Mission Statement
Gardiner Main Street encourages its downtown’s economic and cultural vitality through concentrated efforts of organization, design, promotion and economic revitalization, while protecting Gardiner’s unique historic character.
Community Transformation Strategies
The primary purpose of Gardiner Main Street is to strengthen the City of Gardiner as a hub for community, commerce and culture.
We do this by focusing on the following community transformation strategies:
Cultural Connections: Cultivate and create a strong and accessible arts and craft cultural community including support for Johnson Hall, Artwalk Gardiner, Maine ‘Makers’ and local artisans.
Wellness and Recreation: Connect and promote our wellness community and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Local Business: Expand our local foods/craft beverage movement and advocate for new and existing businesses
Welcoming Community: Position Gardiner as a family friendly, safe, walkable, welcoming community.
History and Heritage: Emphasize the history and heritage of the community: its work, dwellings, people, and accomplishment
GET INVOLVED
Learn more about our teams of volunteers and how they help us achieve our mission.
Nationally recognized. Locally powered
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Gardiner Main Street is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.
GET IN TOUCH!
For more information about Gardiner Main Street and any of its programs, please contact us.
VISIT OUR OFFICE:
192 Water Street, Gardiner, ME 04345
Our office is located above Domino’s Pizza on the second floor. Enter up the exterior granite steps on the Church Street side of the building. The office is around the corner once you get in.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm
Anyone is welcome to stop by, although may be out and about downtown during the day. To confirm availability, please call head.