Historic Willamette Main Street Newsletter: January–March 2026

We’re excited to share the first quarterly edition of the Historic Willamette Main Street Newsletter for January–March 2026.

This new format allows us to provide a deeper look at what’s happening in the Willamette Business District.  From events and preservation projects to community updates and ways to get involved.

In this issue, you’ll find:

• An introduction to our new Monthly General Meeting

• The launch of our Weekly Business Spotlight

• Updates on design and preservation efforts, including historic plaques and district improvements

• Information about new Main Street banners and placemaking projects

• Community updates on transit changes, the Waterfront Vision Plan, and the new TIF District

• Details on upcoming 2026 events

• Ways to volunteer or become a donor

Historic Willamette Main Street operates through both a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on preservation and design initiatives and a 501(c)(6) nonprofit that supports economic vitality efforts and community events. 

We invite you to take a few minutes to read the full newsletter and learn more about what’s ahead in 2026.

👉 View the full newsletter here:
January - March 2026 HWMS Newsletter

If you’d like to get involved, you can:

• Volunteer: historicwillamette.com/volunteer

• View events: historicwillamette.com/events

Rebecca Hollenbeck

Executive Director
Historic Willamette Main Street