Since 1987, we have led the effort to revitalize and grow Historic Downtown Opelika.

 

About Us

Main Street is a nationally recognized program that uses the National Main Street Center’s Four Point Approach to revitalize downtown areas. The four points are organization, economic vitality, design and promotion. Main Street's approach is unique because its guiding principles are different from other redevelopment strategies. These principles include a comprehensive approach, incremental projects, community involvement and a strong public/private partnership. Opelika's Main Street program began in 1987.

Opelika Main Street is a Designated Community through Main Street Alabama and is accredited through the National Main Street Center.

 

“Main Street plays a key role in making things happen downtown.”

— Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller

 

What We’ve Achieved

  • Prevented the demolition of the historic Opelika Depot

  • Launched the Bill Roberts Facade Enhancement Program.

  • Coordinated the Opelika Forward COVID-19 Recovery Program

  • Partnered with Keep Opelika Beautiful to restore the Breezeway outdoor space and Kilgore Pocket Park

  • Constructed Courthouse Square

  • Coordinated the installation of a downtown way finding signage system

  • Installed over 30 planters downtown

  • Coordinated downtown’s Industry On Track outdoor sculpture art exhibit

  • Opened new Main Street office with a retail incubator space in front an 3 public bathrooms.

  • And MORE to come.