The downtown commercial district is the most visible indicator of a community's economic and social health. Downtown can either be an asset or a liability in efforts to recruit new residents, new businesses, industry and tourism to the community. The Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), through its MainStreet Program, works to to improve the vitality of downtown Los Alamos utilizing a four point approach: organization, economic positioning, design, and promotion.

Los Alamos MainStreet Goals

• enhance the appearance and image of downtown Los Alamos,
• provide leadership in advocating for improvements to the physical environment of downtown,
• provide assistance to downtown businesses and property owners,
• build public awareness of the downtown as a destination, and
• attract people to socialize, shop, and enjoy local restaurants, history and culture