Downtown Weekly Update - Friday, April 15

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

Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule

Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, April 15: 5:30 - 9:30 PM (NOMA Square)
SC Stands with Ukraine - Saturday, April 16: 12:15 - 2:30 PM (Court Square to Falls Park)
Lila Mae Brock Plaza Dedication - Tuesday, April 19: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Unity Park: S. Hudson St from Washington St to Oscar St)
Picketing Notice - Picketing Anti-Trump Agenda - Tuesday, April 19: 12:00-1:00 PM (Court Square)
Filming Permit - "In With the Old" Thursday, April 21: 7:30 -10:30 AM (Falls Park)
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive - Thursday, April 21: 5:30 - 8:30 PM (NOMA Square)
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, April 22: 5:30 - 9:30 PM (NOMA Square)

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Downtown Merchant Association - April Meeting

Mark your calendars to join us for the next Downtown Merchant Association meeting set for next Tuesday, April 19 at 9 AM at M. Judson Booksellers. We will be discussing the opening of Unity Park, along with a schedule of opening events. We encourage you to invite a neighboring business located in the Central Business District to attend with you.

If you were unable to attend the March meeting, you can view the meeting notes at your convenience.

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

City of Greenville Names New Deputy City Manager

The City has exciting news! Brandon Madden has been named Deputy City Manager of the City of Greenville, effective this summer. Madden currently serves as the City Administrator for the City of Mauldin, which is a position he has held since December 2018.

Madden's career in public service began in 2006 and includes time with the North Carolina Department of Justice and Richland County.

Greenville City Manager John McDonough said, "I am enthused by his breadth of experience, commitment to customer service and result-oriented approach. Brandon will be a great addition to the City's senior leadership team."

Lila Mae Brock Plaza Dedication - Tuesday, April 19

The Lila Mae Brock Plaza dedication will take place next Tuesday, April 19, at 11:00 AM. The plaza dedication will include a statue of Ms. Brock, created by Greenville artist Charlie Pate, honoring the beloved Southernside leader who dedicated her life to helping the underserved in our community.

Road closure will take place on S Hudson Street from Washington Street to Oscar Street from 9:00 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. For additional road closure information, visit Calendar • Greenville, SC • CivicEngage (greenvillesc.gov)

Road Closures: United Community Bank Reedy River Run - Saturday, April 23

Road closures will take place from 6:50 AM - 10:00 AM next Saturday, April 23, during the United Community Bank Reedy River Run. For road closure information view https://www.greenvillesc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7869 .

Economic Development Strategic Plan: Public Survey for Residents and Business Owners

The City is working with the consulting firm Resonance to create a long-term Economic Development Strategic Plan to identify key partnership opportunities and foster balanced growth. As the project team works to collect data and conduct an economic assessment, residents and business owners are asked to share their input via a public survey.

Learn more at https://greenvillesc.gov/EDPlan

Take the Survey

Pedestrian Safety Study

The City of Greenville partnered with Santec Consulting Services to study pedestrian safety and develop a plan that reduces the number of crashes and near misses involving pedestrians. In June, 2021, City Council amended the upcoming year's budget to set aside $250,000 specifically for this study. The study will focus on high-volume corridors and school zones to provide the basis for prioritization and implementation of safety measures.

Learn more about the pedestrian safety study and view the 64 roadways included in the safety analysis.

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.

Unity Park Opening Date

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)

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!