About Us
Who WE ARE
Downtown Waynesville Commission's goal is to undertake revitalization activities within the service district and downtown area based on the guidelines of the North Carolina and National Main Street Programs, while preserving and sustaining the social, cultural, economic and historic role of the downtown as the center of the Waynesville community. The Executive Board meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month in the Town Hall Conference Room located at 16 S Main Street. For more information contact the office of Downtown Waynesville Committee.
This Downtown Waynesville is the primary civic, retail, commercial, cultural and entertainment center of the community. It provides a “Sense of Place” and a “Sense of Community” through a shared memory of our past and commitment to the future with emphasis on quality planning and design, a balanced economic sector, mixed use development, residential opportunities and the creation of a vibrant entertainment and cultural arts community. Building design, second floor residential housing, high density in-fill development, parking and transportation improvements are designed for the comfort and enjoyment of the pedestrian and preservation of historic and civic space.
OUr Mission
No matter which direction you walk down the red-brick sidewalks on Main Street, mountains rise up ahead of you. It’s a reminder that in Waynesville, an adventure is never too far away. For more than 200 years, this town has been a gateway to the beauty that surrounds it.
The DWC supports sustainable economic development by fostering a vibrant downtown where local businesses, entrepreneurs, and cultural opportunities can thrive.
We are committed to caring for downtown’s shared spaces and resources, ensuring a welcoming, safe, and accessible environment for all who live, work, and visit.
By honoring Waynesville’s history, architecture, and unique character, we protect the charm and authenticity that make our downtown a special place to gather and connect.