The Olde Towne Slidell Main Street program is a Louisiana Main Street initiative governed by the Friends of Olde Towne Slidell. So far, it has brought about 6,773 volunteer hours of work and created 24 new businesses that have generated 153 new jobs in Olde Towne Slidell. Tammany Parish to be acknowledged by the National Main Street Program. Friends of Olde Towne Slidell
Friends of Olde Towne Slid
ell, or “FOOTS,” is a community initiative geared for the historic and economic revitalization of Olde Towne Slidell, Louisiana. Using the Four-Point Approach of Main Street
Design - improving the area’s physical image, including working of streetscapes and public spaces, building improvements, design education and enforcement
Organization – bring a community together in ensuring that the area has the resources it needs, including volunteer development, communications and public relations, and fundraising
Promotion – marketing to local residents, tourists, new businesses and potential investors
Economic Restructuring – strengthening existing economic base while finding ways to expand it to meet new opportunities
