Destination Downtown (DD) is a volunteer-based, community-led organization whose mission is to support and vitalize downtown Walpole, Massachusetts by creating a welcoming environment.
Founded in June 2019 by current Destination Downtown President Sarah Khatib, DD has accomplished a great deal in a short time by working with local, county and state leaders and organizations to bring cultural events, aesthetic improvements and business resources to our downtown area.
We have also created significantly more visibility of Downtown Walpole through social media. Our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages have thousands of followers, collectively, with posts reaching up to 19,000 people.
Now, with the launch of this Destination Downtown website in June 2023, we look to reach out even more to the public through breaking downtown news stories and updates, a calendar of events and a comprehensive business directory.
The future of Downtown Walpole is very exciting. We, at Destination Downtown, are fully dedicated to help make our town center go from good to great while getting the word out on all future progress.
We look forward to meeting you downtown!
A Sample of Destination Downtown's Accomplishments:
Regular posting of community events
Bear of a Summer Community Storefront Window Painting
Successfully advocated for outdoor dining and live entertainment
Commissioned artist for cartoon map of downtown Walpole
Walpole Economic Development Department Partnership
Downtown Wayfinding and Branding project
COVID19 Downtown Rapid Recovery Investigation and Report
Uncommon Art on the Town Common: 2020, 2021 and 2022
Walpole Business Spotlights in partnership with Walpole Media
Porchfest host on the Town Common: 2021 and 2022
Successfully advocated for downtown improvements funding
Community Networking Event Co-host
Community project – improved Town Common Holiday Lights in 2021
New and existing business highlights
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