Downtown Update

Downtown Weekly Update - Friday, February 18

Please see below update on events, protests and details about downtown. 

Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule

  • Picketing Notice - Picketing Trump Agenda - Tuesday, February 22: 12PM - 1PM
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Downtown Merchant Association - February Meeting Notes

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our February Downtown Merchant Association meeting. We had a great turnout! If you were unable to attend the February meeting, you can view the recap notes by clicking the link below. Please mark your calendars to join us next month Tuesday, March 15 at 9 AM at M.Judson Booksellers. We encourage you to invite a neighboring business located in the Central Business District to attend with you. We hope to see you in March!

February Recap Notes
March Meeting:  Tuesday, March 15 at 9AM | Location: M.Judson Booksellers 

City of Greenville Bag Pic

Shop Downtown Campaign Continues 

The City is continuing the Shop Downtown campaign. Last week, the City offered a Valentine's Day themed Instagram giveaway by collaborating with local businesses participating in the Shop Downtown Gift Card program. Through the promotion, the City saw a boost in social engagement, but more importantly, businesses reported an increase in their Instagram followers. 

If you are interested in joining the Shop Downtown Gift Card program, please submit an inquiry at https://cityofgreenvillesc.formstack.com/forms/downtownmerchants

Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month

The City is committed to equity and inclusion, understanding there is work to do each day to support its diverse citizens.  During Black History Month, the City is sharing stories of talented, influential, world changing people with roots in our community.  To view the reoccurring featured stories please visit the link below.


Watch the Stories

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for The Big Dog Show

The City's Arts in Public Places Commission has approved The Big Dog Show, a large-scale traveling art exhibition by sculptor Dale Rogers. The art exhibition will be visiting Greenville from March - July 2022, and will consist of 20 (8ft by 10ft) corten steel sculptures of Rogers' famous American Dog. Locations to include Cleveland Park Stables and Main Street in the heart of downtown. 
 
Sponsorship opportunities are available at
The Big Dog Show - Sponsorship Inquiry

The Big Dog Show Poster

Road Closure on Falls St near Grand Bohemian Lodge 

Road closure on Falls Street from Webster Street to Calvin Street- as well as the on-ramp to Church Street. The closure will remain through Friday, February 25. The purpose of the closure is to allow crews to finish installing the pavers for the streetscape at the Grand Bohemian Lodge site. Detour routes for vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be posted and access to businesses within the closure will be maintained.

College/Buncombe Street Cultural Corridor 

The City is continuing to accept feedback regarding the Cultural Corridor road improvement project. Proposed improvements include street resurfacing, landscaping, multi-use paths, traffic signal upgrades and street/pedestrian lighting along the section of College/Buncombe between Main Street and Heritage Green. To follow project updates visit http://www.greenvillesc.gov/1946/College-Buncombe-Street-Cultural-Corrido. 

To provide input on the project visit https://publicinput.com/culturalcorridor

City of Greenville Week in Review

The City’s Communications Department has created a Week in Review video. These videos post every Saturday on the City’s Facebook page. 

Questions / Concerns 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cameron Campbell at cjcampbell@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4351.

You can also submit your questions at https://cityofgreenvillesc.formstack.com/forms/downtownmerchants
 
If you have an after-hours or weekend emergency, please contact Greenville Police Department's non-emergency line at 864-271-5333. 
 
 
Thank you and have a great weekend!

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