Historic Willamette Main Street Newsletter: January–March 2026

Last Updated 2/21/2026

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: