Boards / Commissions

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority serves as the board of directors from the Better Hometown program. As a legal entity, DDA can buy and sale properties, borrow and spend money, and form partnerships with other public or private entities for the improvement of downtown.

Downtown Development Authority members are appointed by Greensboro City Council.

Current members include:
Mark Blanton-Chair
Trey Rhodes
Brian Casey
Franky Lee
Mike Malone
Lori Allrid
Gary Usry

Greensboro Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission is a commission of volunteers that serve as the review board for development questions within Greensboro’s Historic District. HPC reviews all signage and exterior changes to properties within the historic district. HPC review is an additional layer added to the city’s normal permitting processes, and most HPC decision requires an additional approval from the city’s planning department.

Historic Preservation Commission members are appointed by City Council.

Current members are:
Joel McRay- Chair
Betty Joe Evans
Joan Carpenter
Mamie Hillman
Susan Higdon