Main Street Corridor Plan

Reimagining Main Street for a Thriving Future


Centralia is planning for the future—and Main Street is at the heart of it. Through the Thriving Communities Grant Program, we’re designing a Main Street Corridor that is safer, more vibrant, and more connected.


What Is the Main Street Corridor Plan?

MainStBase_July10 revisedThe plan focuses on Main Street and Centralia College Boulevard, stretching between Pearl and Yew Streets. Our goal is to make this corridor safer and more welcoming for pedestrians, bicyclists, buses, and drivers alike—while boosting economic development and quality of life.


We are at the visioning stage. Future improvements will depend on state and federal grant funding. Having a strong public vision will improve the outcomes, including make us more competitive for grants.


Main Street Corridor Map

Main Street Corridor Plan Flyer



What Type of Improvements Are We Talking About?

  • Safer pedestrian and bicycle routes
  • Gateway design to Centralia College
  • Streetscape upgrades with lighting and beautification
  • Improved stormwater management and China Creek restoration
  • Increased development potential for housing and businesses


Why It Matters

A thoughtfully designed Main Street can:

  • Attract new investment
  • Support local businesses
  • Provide more housing opportunities
  • Connect people to parks, schools, and other trail systems


Project Timeline

  • Public Engagement & Planning: 2025–2026
  • Improvements Begin: 2027 and beyond (as funding allows)


Public Engagement

Establishing a vision is the first step to creating a more vibrant corridor.

Your ideas help shape the corridor—and the future of Centralia. Stay tuned for more opportunities to share your vision.