About Main Street Lufkin
Lufkin, Texas

In the late 1970’s Lufkin as many of our small Texas downtowns were in a serious state of decline. The automobile, suburban housing and the growth of local and regional shopping centers, and mall greatly reduced the traditional role of downtowns as the principal center of economic activity.

In the early 1980’s Lufkin Community Leaders felt that it was imperative to save downtown. Lufkin downtown was implemented in the Main Street Organization in 1983. Since that time Lufkin is the longest standing Main Street Organization in Texas.

Main Street Lufkin is a 501 ( c)(3) non- profit community development organization and works to improve economic management, strengthen public participation by making downtown a fun place to be. Main Street Lufkin produces several annual events throughout the year, which attracts thousands, among these are the Annual Hoedown Festival, Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat and the festive Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade.

New program and events have brought old and new friends to downtown again!

For more information contact Barbara Thompson, Main Street Director at 936-633-0205

The Main Street Four Point Approach is a comprehensive process which initiates positive steps to revitalize and maintain a healthy downtown business district.*

1. Organization
   Build an effective volunteer-driven management organization guided by professional staff with broad-based public and private support. Activities may include community visioning, work plan development, volunteer recruitment and fundraising.
    

2. Economic Restructuring
   Identify your district's unique economic niche. Activities may include market analysis, business retention and recruitment, business education, parking and transportation improvements, building rehabilitation and new development.
    

3. Promotion
   Create a unified, quality image and develop promotional strategies that capitalize on your district's unique assets. Activities may include retail advertising, community events, image campaigns, and heritage tours and exhibits.
    

4. Design
   Enhance district's design appearance. Activities may include cleaning and maintenance, design guidelines, facade improvements, safety programs, historic preservation, streetscape improvements, signage and window displays.
   
   * If you are interested in serving on one or more of these committees please contact the Main Street office at 936-633-0205.