
2022 Downtown Excellence Awards
May 24, 2022 – Downtown New Jersey celebrated those dedicated to making NJ’s downtowns vibrant.
May 24, 2022 – Downtown New Jersey celebrated those dedicated to making NJ’s downtowns vibrant.
One walk down Main Street in Somerville, and you are captivated. This small downtown district is packed with things to do and see that have people consistently coming back to relive the magical experience.
Through the Neighborhood Preservation Program, the NJ Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) provides grants and its State NPP Team offers a robust array of technical assistance and training in support of locally-sourced and bottom-up efforts.
These ten rules for creating successful experiences have helped store owners make tremendous impact on their business, neighborhood, and community by relying on the design of their storefronts.
New Jersey’s downtowns are reaping the benefits of implementing robust branding, marketing, and public relations campaigns. No matter the size of the town, promoting its unique assets spurs economic development, tourism, new business, and job growth.
Mobile apps are easier to use and will ultimately result in increased engagement, leading to better community participation and vibrancy.