The Michigan Main Street Center is part of the Specialized Technical Assistance and Revitalization Strategy (STARS) Division at the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Its goal is to assist communities in the revitalization of their historic downtowns and traditional neighborhood commercial districts. The Michigan Main Street Center (MMSC) team is comprised of a group of experts who aid in the revitalization and development of downtowns and traditional neighborhood commercial districts. MMSC programs are designed to give historic downtowns and traditional neighborhood commercial districts an advantage in their efforts to redevelop commercial, residential and mixed-use properties. These programs are:
The STARS Division is an integral part of MSHDA’s efforts to help make Michigan communities more vibrant places to live, work and play.