Downtown Weekly Update - Friday, March 18

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

Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule

Drumming Up Awareness - Friday, March 18: 12:00 - 1:00 PM (Graham Plaza)
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, March 18 - CANCELLED
Greenville Fan Fest - Saturday, March 19: 12:00 - 5:00 PM (One City Plaza / Main Street / Coffee St)
Say Their Name - Saturday, March 19: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Graham Plaza)
Picketing Notice - Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge - Saturday, March 19: - 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. - One City Plaza
Picketing Notice - Picketing Trump Agenda - Tuesday, March 22: 12:00-1:00PM (Court Square)
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive - Thursday, March 24: 5:30 - 8:30 PM (NOMA Square)
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, March 25: 5:30 - 9:30 PM (NOMA Square)

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Downtown Merchant Association - March Meeting

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the March Downtown Merchant Association meeting. A sincere thank you to Councilmember John Deworken for joining us and sharing insight into a variety of projects happening downtown, particularly the recently passed Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond. Learn more about the set of project recommendations approved by City Council at https://www.greenvillesc.gov/civicalerts.aspx?aid=2682

If you were unable to attend, you can view the March meeting notes, at your convenience. Mark your calendars to join us next month Tuesday, April 19 at 9 AM at M.Judson Booksellers. We will be discussing the opening of Unity Park, along with a schedule of events. We encourage you to invite a neighboring business located in the Central Business District to attend with you.

March Meeting Recap Notes
April Meeting: Tuesday, April 19 at 9AM | Location: M.Judson Booksellers

Greenville Fan Fest - Saturday, March 19

Celebrate the basketball tournament in Greenville through a family-friendly event on Main Street held on Saturday, March 19 from 12 p.m.- 5 p.m. Watch tournament games on a giant LED screen and enjoy food + drinks, an outdoor basketball court and more! View a complete tournament weekend schedule of events, including shuttle, trolley and city parking information provided by VisitGreenvilleSC.

Greenville Fan Fest Road Closure Info

Augusta Street Traffic Improvement Project: Road Diet Begins Sunday, March 20

Work on the Augusta Street Traffic Safety Improvement project will begin Sunday, March 20. Road work will occur between 7PM and 6AM and lane closures will be required. Drivers traveling in this area are asked to use caution and watch out for workers.

The first phase of the plan is a road diet that will reduce Augusta Street from four lanes to three lanes. Crews will restripe the roadway to create one lane of travel in each direction and a center turn lane.

Learn more about the project and provide feedback at https://www.greenvillesc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2686

Unity Park Opening Date Announced

Unity Park has an official opening date!
The grand opening for Unity Park, including the playground and splashpad, is scheduled for Thursday, May 19. A park-wide community celebration will be held on Saturday, May 28.

View weekly updates of Unity Park developments at Unity Park | Greenville, SC - Official Website (greenvillesc.gov)

Artisphere: May 6 - 8
Volunteer Shifts Open Online

Do you like to volunteer or know someone who does? Help us fill our volunteer positions for Artisphere. The event will take place downtown from Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8. Register online or find more information regarding volunteer positions, shift times and age requirements at 2022 Artisphere.

Greenlink Proposing Changes to Trolley Route, Seeking Public Input

Greenlink will host a series of public meetings in the coming weeks to discuss proposed changes to the West End and Attractions, seasonal trolley routes and solicit public input. The changes, which would allow Greenlink to provide service to Unity Park, would go into effect this summer. A combination of virtual and in-person meeting dates are listed at
https://greenvillesc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2668

Greenlink has also developed an online survey at https://publicinput.com/G3560 to provide the public with an additional opportunity to share their feedback.

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 c jcampbell@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!