About Mexicantown Main Street

Mexicantown Main Street is more than a business district — it's a vibrant, living tribute to the rich history, culture, and people of Southwest Detroit. We exist to preserve the spirit of our community while helping it grow for future generations.

Our Mission and Values

Mission Statement:

To celebrate heritage, support local entrepreneurs, and promote inclusive, community-driven revitalization.

Our Values:

Cultura: We honor the traditions that define us.
Comunidad: We uplift each other, one neighbor at a time.
Colaboración: Together, we build something lasting.

Our Story

The Mexicantown-Hubbard Communities Main Street Program is a collaboration of businesses, residents, and community stakeholders. It is the implementation of a comprehensive commercial district economic plan to strengthen, market, and promote the business district. Mexicantown welcomes everyone to respectfully enjoy its vibrant, colorful, and distinctive Main Street and traditional events, its architecture and aesthetic reflective of its proud Latin American roots.

The Mexicantown Main Street corridor encompasses a 1.7-mile stretch of businesses and local organizations on Vernor Hwy. and Bagley St. Within these corridors, there are more than 150 first-floor storefronts, restaurants, shops, organizations, and other retail and service-based businesses.

The program follows the State’s and National Main Street model, which is based on a four-point approach: organization, promotion, design, and economic vitality. Each focus area has a committee of community stakeholders that volunteer their time and resources to the goals and objectives of each committee.

Mexicantown’s Goals include:

Enhance the physical environment to reflect a celebration of Mexicantown’s history and heritage.
Support Mexicantown as a welcoming, accessible, inclusive, and respectful community for residents and visitors alike.
Implement economic policies and practices that are equitable and reflective of Mexicantown’s community values.