In response, here are a few reasons why Greenville s historic downtown district is important and a worthwhile investment. These are all factors in industrial, commercial and professional recruitment .
Downtown is the heart of the community for government, culture and many churches.
Downtown provides an important civic forum, where members of the community can congregate. Parades, special events and celebrations held downtown reinforce an intangible sense of community. A healthy downtown protects property values in surrounding residential neighborhoods. Strip centers and malls are often too expensive for new entrepreneurs. Chain businesses send profits out of town.