Historic Downtown Hope
Building a Vibrant Downtown
Our new website is on its way. Soon you will find downtown events, shops, restaurants, and news from historic downtown Hope, all in one place.
An associate-level Main Street program under Main Street Arkansas
Serving downtown Hope since 2018
Save the date
Christmas Splendor
Each store. A different story. One beautiful night.
From Elm to Walnut, from Main to Division, and all in between. Shop small and enjoy dining in Historic Downtown Hope.
Full event details and the list of participating businesses are coming soon.
About us
Downtown revitalization and historic preservation
In 2018, downtown Hope established the Hope Downtown Network. Our work follows Main Street's Four-Point Approach, a preservation-based framework for bringing historic downtowns back to life.
Organization
Business owners, property owners, and community members working together to renew downtown.
Promotion
Festivals, retail events, and campaigns that bring excitement and customers downtown.
Design
Building rehabilitation, clean-up, landscaping, signage, and lighting that improve how downtown looks and feels.
Economic Vitality
Recruiting new businesses, putting unused space to work, and strengthening our traditional merchants.