BATON ROUGE, La. — Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street have announced that 22 communities across the state have earned the prestigious designation of Accredited Main Street America programs for 2025. These communities have demonstrated exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and revitalization through the Main Street Approach, a nationally recognized framework for transforming historic downtowns and commercial corridors.
“Historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts are the heart and soul of communities across Louisiana,” said Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. “They provide the character and uniqueness that make each place special, while also serving as fertile ground for small businesses and entrepreneurs. It’s an honor to recognize these 22 communities for their dedication to economic and social revitalization.”
Louisiana’s 2025 Accredited Main Street Communities:
- Abbeville Main Street (Acadia Parish)
- Crowley Main Street (Acadia Parish)
- Denham Springs Main Street (Livingston Parish)
- Donaldsonville Downtown Development District (Ascension Parish)
- Franklin Main Street (St. Mary Parish)
- Hammond Downtown Development District (Tangipahoa Parish)
- Main Street Homer (Claiborne Parish)
- Leesville Main Street (Vernon Parish)
- Lower Ninth Ward Main Street, New Orleans (Orleans Parish)
- Monroe Main Street (Ouachita Parish)
- Morgan City Main Street (St. Mary Parish)
- Natchitoches Main Street (Natchitoches Parish)
- New Iberia Main Street (Iberia Parish)
- New Roads Main Street (Pointe Coupee Parish)
- Old Algiers Main Street, New Orleans (Orleans Parish)
- Opelousas Main Street (St. Landry Parish)
- Ruston Main Street (Lincoln Parish)
- Springhill Main Street (Webster Parish)
- St. Francisville Main Street (West Feliciana Parish)
- Thibodaux Main Street (Lafourche Parish)
- West Monroe Main Street (Ouachita Parish)
- Winnsboro Main Street (Franklin Parish)
These designations come following a rigorous evaluation by the Louisiana Main Street program in partnership with the National Main Street Center, assessing performance across six categories including strategy-driven programming, leadership, funding, preservation-based economic growth, and demonstrated impact.
“Main Street America is proud to recognize this year’s Accredited programs for their commitment to building strong and vibrant communities,” said Erin Barnes, President & CEO of Main Street America. “Their work shows the power of place and what’s possible through grassroots collaboration.”
A Proven Impact Across Louisiana and Beyond
Since its inception, Louisiana Main Street has surpassed $1 billion in combined public and private reinvestment. That includes:
- 17,859 net new jobs
- 3,919 net new businesses
- Over $461 million in building construction and rehabilitation
- More than 1.3 million volunteer hours
In 2024 alone, Main Street America programs nationally spurred $7.65 billion in local reinvestment, opened 6,324 businesses, created 33,835 jobs, and rehabilitated over 10,000 historic buildings.
To learn more about the Louisiana Main Street program or view additional data and community profiles, visit mainstreet.org.