About Kirkland Main Street
Our Mission
Kirkland Main Street is a coalition of local businesses, property owners, and community leaders working to promote and revitalize our historic downtown.
Established in 2024 Kirkland Main Street is a volunteer supported nonprofit that is working to:
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Increase visitation to our small businesses.
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Maintain an attractive area for people to shop, dine, visit, and work.
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Advocate for businesses, property owners, and residents.
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Promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention.
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Improve quality of life for all.
Kirkland Main Street is a local 501(c)3 Nonprofit and is an affiliate of Washington Main Street; on of 77 Washington Main Street organizations.
Our Vision
By embracing the Main Street Approach, we envision a historically preserved, economically vibrant downtown where locals and visitors alike come together for community, culture and connection in Downtown Kirkland.
Our Approach
The Main Street Approach is a unique preservation-based economic development tool that enables communities to revitalize downtown and neighborhood business districts by leveraging local assets and community pride.
The assets common to all historic commercial districts are heritage and human assets. Heritage assets encompass both built and cultural history. Human assets encompass both entrepreneurs (local/independent owner operators) and an engaged public (locals with a sense of ownership/buy-in).
Our Boundaries
The Kirkland Main Street boundaries encompass the core of downtown.
