

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Preservation Forward - Positively Portland
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: This is the second in a series of presentations coming to Portland, all designed to help our community move toward a shared goal: a unified city, proud of its downtown, with a level of vibrancy that’s felt well beyond our core. You're welcome to attend one, all, or any that interest you. 

Please join us for this interactive workshop, hosted at City Hall in the Upstairs Community Room. 

Wednesday, March 11 — Preservation Forward with Jessica Flores, national presenter to historic downtowns.

This session focuses on transforming stalled historic properties into true catalysts for downtown revitalization. Jessica cuts through the confusion and zeroes in on what actually works—offering practical insight, proven strategies, and clear next steps.

What you'll get: 

Federal and state tax credit programs that can cover 20-45% of rehabilitation costs
How to streamline review processes and avoid the delays that frustrate everyone
Façade improvement programs and grant opportunities available now
Strategies for setting higher standards that elevate the entire district
Case studies of buildings transformed from eyesores to economic engines
    * Refreshments !!

Who should attend (besides you)?
Boards and commissions, City Council, City staff, business owners, property owners, and anyone who cares deeply about Portland and the future of its downtown.  Whether you're a property owner weighing your options, a business leader invested in downtown vitality, or a community stakeholder tired of watching buildings sit empty, this session offers actionable guidance for making historic rehabilitation work—financially and practically.

Let's turn barriers into opportunities and accelerate our downtown's transformation.

Roll up your sleeves and join others who genuinely care about Portland and who are ready to find out if they can contribute to making us even better.  

Last Presentation:  
April - Date to be announced  -  Team Rogers City comes to Positively Portland to share best practices that changed their fading downtown into a vibrant hub year round.  Mayor Scott will energetically lead the way!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/preservation-forward-positively-portland/200029627381744
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029627381744?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=portland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 259 Kent Street, , 48875
- **lat**: 42.8687
- **long**: -84.9039
- **full address**: 259 Kent Street, , 48875, 259 Kent St, Portland, MI 48875-1458, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Mi Portland Downtown (https://allevents.in/org/mi-portland-downtown/22621695)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 259 Kent Street, , 48875, 259 Kent St, Portland, MI 48875-1458, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mi Portland Downtown
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Preservation Forward - Positively Portland ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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