Downtown Revitalization
Recognized as a Great American Main Street in 2005 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Downtown Frederick has undergone an incredible rebirth over the past 10 years. As the seat of City and County government, downtown Frederick is the jewel of Frederick County.
Much of the revitalization efforts have been spearheaded through partnerships between Frederick City and County economic development and the Downtown Frederick Partnership, Frederick’s Main Street organization. Through these collaborative efforts, and programs such as the Historic Tax Credit program, Arts and Entertainment District benefits, and the Partnership’s Façade Improvement Program, downtown business and retail thrives.
More than 200 eclectic retailers, restaurants and antique shops line the main retail corridors of Market, Patrick and East streets. 1.4 million tourists visited downtown in 2006, drawn by the fine dining, shopping and cultural experiences offered. Downtown’s Theater District offers regular performances at the Maryland Ensemble Theater, Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts and the Cultural Arts Center.
For a listing of downtown destinations, click here.
Downtown Frederick is also home to 600 businesses and organizations totaling nearly 5,000 employees. A growing technology sector can be found in downtown’s historic renovated spaces, as well as in new office buildings located along Carroll Creek Park. The links below provide access to various reports and more information on downtown Frederick.
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