[the land] for green space to habitat nature for plants, wildflower-type aesthetic views, and then also for animals and people that may have dogs and give them a space to run and play,” Smith explains. Sidewalk renovations are also underway, enhancing the town’s walkability. Meanwhile, Maysville is leading the county’s most ambitious downtown revitalization. The town is reconstructing historic buildings to attract retail businesses, recently opened an RV park to boost tourism, and is repurposing an old train depot into a workforce development center in partnership with Lenoir Community College. “They’re doing a lot of reconstruction to some old buildings so that they will bring some retail to that area, which will bring sales tax revenue back to the county and the town,” Smith says. A short drive from the Crystal Coast, there is hope that tourism will play a larger role in the future too. 162 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 05
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