About the
DOWNTOWN BELMONT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
The Downtown Belmont Development Association (DBDA), a volunteer driven non-profit 501(c)(3), supports the Belmont Main Street Program’s 4 point approach which is a comprehensive revitalization process designed to improve aspects of downtown. Our projects depend upon the support of the city, stakeholders, and volunteers who give their time, talent, and support. Our mission is to advance the economic, aesthetic, and cultural environment of historic downtown Belmont.
Experience Downtown Belmont
Downtown Belmont, NC is located right outside of Charlotte, NC. It is situated just 10 minutes from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and 20 minutes from Uptown Charlotte, making it the perfect day trip on your travels.
Our Downtown Districts
Our work focuses on Belmont’s three distinct downtown districts (Historic Downtown, Chronicle District, and East End). We strive for a healthy, active downtown Belmont that offers a variety of experiences from outdoor recreational opportunities, to downtown living, dining and family-friendly entertainment.
The DBDA
MISSION & VISION STATEMENT
The mission of the DBDA is to further advance the economic, aesthetic, and cultural environment of historic downtown Belmont.
Located 6 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, downtown Belmont is weaving a history within three districts: The Chronicle District, Historic Downtown and East End.
We are advancing the hub of a growing collection of independently owned businesses exemplifying an environment supportive of small business and entrepreneurial development.
These distinct districts connected by future trolley, trail, sidewalks and city streets, offer a variety of experiences from outdoor recreational opportunities, to downtown living, dining and family-friendly entertainment.
Our Accreditation
The City of Belmont is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The City of Belmont Main Street Department is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, The City of Belmont Main Street Department is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.
Main to Main Trail
The NC Main to Main Trail is a unique way to experience North Carolina communities. Since 1980, the State of North Carolina has been selecting cities and towns of all sizes to carry the distinction as designated North Carolina Main Street communities. These communities are actively engaged in the Main Street America network and are following the Main Street Approach™ to revitalize their downtown districts.
From the Great Smokies and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the urban growth of the Piedmont, to the eastern inner banks to the coastal plains, Main Street communities are destinations. Each downtown district features architectural treasures from typical commercial buildings, governmental icons, and cultural attractions. Locally owned shops, restaurants, and spirits offer the communities many unique options. Stroll the tree-lined streets to take in the flavor of the district and gain the perspective of why the locals call their community home.
The NC Main to Main Trail leads you through the state’s designated Main Street communities, highlighting each town’s best downtown and outdoor experiences, and providing links to the local Main Street program, VisitNC and the local tourism websites, so that you don’t miss a thing as you trek the NC Main to Main Trail.