Oakland County expands Main Street Oakland program

Oakland County is expanding the reach of its Main Street Oakland program, adding South Lyon and Waterford to the mix.

The program provides planning and consulting assistance to the participating communities. The idea is to help these downtowns, the tradition centers of their respective communities, regain some of their glory and accentuate the community's unique character.

"The goal is not to transform them into a Rochester or a Milford, but to help recapture that vibrancy from 100 years ago," says Bret Rasegan, planning supervisor for Oakland County.

The program helps to attract businesses, preserve historic buildings that provide character, and create vibrant urban centers in otherwise sprawling suburban areas.

"It's certainly encouraging more walkability and in-fill development," Rasegan says.

Source: Bret Rasegan, planning supervisor for Oakland County
Writer: Jon Zemke

Oakland County expands Main Street Oakland program

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