Hermiston’s Main Street has been a topic on social media, with our downtown merchants, in Economic Development Groups and most recently Hermiston’s Livability Committee. The Hermiston Downtown District believes this project would benefit the downtown revitalization greatly by offering new amenities, promoting economic growth and the spirit of entrepreneurship on Main Street.

Creating an attractive space downtown to socialize with seating and greenery is a way to cultivate the downtown we envision - a more livable, lively, and connected downtown that is a destination to eat, shop, and socialize. The courtyard can be a spot for shoppers to take a break while they sip coffee or downtown employees to enjoy a lunch outdoors. Creating a parklike space in the courtyard has both economic development and beautification benefits for downtown.