A Vision of Our Community
The following Vision Statement is based on comments from the community-wide meeting held in January, 1998.

Brighton, the western gateway to Boston, will be known as the most inviting neighborhood in the city. It will remain a residential community where families choose to raise their children, and where all feel welcome. The business community will serve the needs of Brighton residents, who are loyal to the stores and services available locally. Residents and merchants will value Brighton’s historic architecture, location, and good public transportation, as well as its cultural, social and economic diversity.

Brighton Main Streets promotes the revitalization of the Washington Street neighborhood commercial district, anchored by Brighton Center and Oak Square. Our objective is to create an attractive commercial area that houses a broad business mix, and features a welcoming street scape and attractive architecture. Brighton Main Streets strives to maintain the neighborhood feeling of its commercial district, where business owners and residents take pride in the appearance of their houses and stores. We seek to foster collaboration among business and civic groups in the Main Street effort, contributing to a cooperative community spirit.