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TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | FEB 2019 9
Main Street Musings
Chantel Morton, Development Authority/Main Street Program Staff Director
How do you show your love for Tybee? Welp, we see the love for Tybee through
joint actions continuously taken to protect the authentic nature and design of the
resources found only here. A variety of partnerships year-round help accomplish
sustaining the quality of life and economic stability while enjoying a peaceful and
unique landscape of our commercial and residential areas.
If you’ll recall, a planning retreat for the city’s Development Authority/Main
Street Program was held last February so merchants, residents, and NPO reps
could set a vision and work plan for the city in accordance with the national and
state Main Street regs.
The outcome of that retreat was a strategic plan for economic development
with a focus on preservation which included the 2018-19 Plan of Work. The
program’s board of directors recently had their 6-month review of the progress
being made with each goal per strategy:
1) Historic Preservation & Education
- Council recently approved revisions to the south end district overlay so that
historic resources are better protected (see Kathy’s article).
- Merchants can receive a 50% match (up to $5k!) for façade improvements
- Additional incentives are available to property owners.
2) Ecotourism & Active Lifestyle
- The city continues to improve pedestrian and bicycle paths with input from
the youth council and others.
- Activities to enjoy the outdoors and nature are continuously highlighted by
businesses, visitors center, and on the city’s website.
3) Image Campaign
- Consistent fonts and colors are
incorporated into the city’s communication pieces.
- Improving methods to disseminate
consistent information continues to be reviewed with partners.
For more information about the Tybee Island Development Authority / Main
Street Program, preservation spotlights, upcoming city approved special
events, and business and community matters, sign up for the Main Street Talk
e-newsletter by visiting www.tybeeislandmainstreet.com or the Tybee Island
Main Street FB page. As always, feel free to contact members of the Development
Authority/Main Street Board of Directors or me with suggestions and/or concerns
re: economic vitality and preservation.
We look forward to continued successes with preserving community,
commerce & culture with you in 2019!
See ya around this lovely town!
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