DOWNTOWN GOLDSBORO
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GOLDSBORO-WALKING TOUR. The DGDC office has copies of the Downtown Historic Walking Tour Brochure and Around Downtown Newsletters and Special Releases.
Historic neighborhoods are reclaimed by young single-families enjoying the proximity to an active downtown where shopping, governmental and service businesses are readily available. Second story conversions have quadrupled providing residential apartment units. The increase in residential use has created the need for a neighborhood grocery, movie theater, hardware store, more specialty stores and dining opportunities.
Large masses of people arrive from Hwy 117 to walk through historic Robinson Park to enter the newly completed convention center for a regional conference. As they leave or break, they take extra time to explore our many specialty shops or conduct business with our governmental center and support services and possibly make reservations at our downtown inn.
Vacationers arrive via passenger rail at our newly restored Union Station. They check in at one of our many B&B's and ask for recommendations on our social and entertainment opportunities. These visitors later walk along brick sidewalk, well illuminated by period lighting, and admire the plush landscaping as they set out for an evening of sidewalk dining, a cocktail at a nearby bar and a concert at the new amphitheater or Paramount Theater.
Busy citizens park their cars in the many inner block parking lots and attend to their business at the County Courthouse or the newly expanded and restored City Hall before they pick up a gift, run an errand and stop for lunch.
About DGDC
Mission Statement
The DGDC provides leadership dedicated to the improvement of Downtown Goldsboro by creating and facilitating downtown development, promotion and preservation activities. The DGDC strives to enhance the appearance, desirability and vitality of Downtown Goldsboro.
The DGDC is comprised of a Board of Directors which directs and administers activities implemented by a full-time staff, financially supported by the City. Board members serve voluntarily represent a diverse and population of interests, including downtown merchants, property owners, businesses, Travel and Tourism, Wayne County Development Alliance, Inc. and other like organizations. The Board meets once a month, on the 3rd Wednesday at noon.
DGDC Committees
We have four Committees responsible for implementing the four step approach endorsed by Main Street.
Design Committee
The Design Committee strives to enhance the appearance of Downtown Goldsboro. This Committee reviews and recommends designs, placement, materials and other decisions related to aesthetics for streetscape improvements. They also review Façade Grant and Landscape Incentive Grant Applications to make recommendations to the Board of Directors. They meet with property owners to encourage good rehabilitation and restoration practices. This Committee is continually creating new projects to improve the visual appearance and well-being of downtown.
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