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Downtown Aberdeen Advisory Board
(DAAB)

The Downtown Aberdeen Advisory Board (DAAB) works hard to implement various revitalization and improvement projects such as community events, pedestrian-friendly improvements, streetscape design and amenities, and other beautification projects throughout Downtown.

Who Are We?

ECONOMIC POSITIONING STRATEGY: Nestled in the scenic Sandhills, Downtown Aberdeen is the hub for unique boutique dining, shopping, and cultural experiences. Serving as the center for community engagement, downtown is the dynamic destination for leisure and learning.

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IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY: Aberdeen is a designated NC Main Street community. The Town of Aberdeen has charged the Planning & Inspections Department with the administration of the Main Street program at the local level. This agency uses the Main Street America ™ model of establishing economic development strategies and applying the Main Street Four-Point Approach® to downtown revitalization: Organization, Promotion, Design and Economic Vitality, to implement a plan that achieves measurable results.

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MISSION STATEMENT: To revitalize downtown Aberdeen as a dynamic destination that reflects its rich heritage through engaging dining, shopping, and cultural experiences. By embracing the Main Street America™ framework, we seek to foster genuine small-town connections, drive economic growth, and make downtown the center of leisure, learning, and community togetherness.​

2025 Transformation Strategies

STRATEGY #1

Downtown Aberdeen is a welcoming destination for dining and shopping experiences.

Goal: Strengthen Downtown as a destination for investors, stakeholders and members of the community

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Objective: Strengthen Downtown as a destination for investors, stakeholders and members of the community

STRATEGY #2

Downtown Aberdeen is the center of community and cultural engagement.

Goal: Offer welcoming experiences for families, residents and visitors

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Objective: Add two new offerings for families and consumers annually (events, destinations, itineraries, etc.)

DAAB Committees

The Downtown Aberdeen Advisory Board is made up of passionate community members and stakeholders who are dedicated to enhancing the heart of our town. Through the work of our specialized committees, we focus on revitalizing, promoting, and preserving the unique character of downtown Aberdeen.

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Our committees help bring ideas to life, foster collaboration, and ensure that downtown continues to grow as a vibrant hub for commerce, culture, and community.

To volunteer with or support one or more of these committees and initiatives, please click below to request more information on how you can get involved!

Downtown Revitalization Team

Appointed by the Town of Aberdeen, the board serves as a guiding force for initiatives that enhance downtown’s appeal as a place to live, work, shop, and gather.

Downtown Aberdeen NC  | 124 N Poplar St. | PO BOX 785 Aberdeen, NC 28315 | llamielle@townofaberdeen.net  |  910.944.4506

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As a Main Street America Affiliate™, The Town of Aberdeen is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.

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The Town of Aberdeen is a North Carolina Main Street Community, designated by the NC Department of Commerce and Main Street & Rural Planning Center. Downtown Aberdeen is charged with administering the program at the local level and building a public-private partnership to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.  

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