Downtown Update

Downtown Weekly Update - Friday, August 12     

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

Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule

  • Filming Permit - Finding Adventure - Friday, August 12 - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Falls Park)
  • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, August 12 - 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (NOMA Square)
  • TD Saturday Market  - Saturday, August 13 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Main Street & McBee Street)
  • One City Sound - Saturday, August 13 - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (One City Plaza)
  • Picketing Notice - Bans Off Our Bodies - Sunday, August 14 - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. (One City Plaza)
  • Picketing Notice - Anti-Trump Agenda - Tuesday, August 16- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (One City Plaza)
  • Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive - Thursday, August 18 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (NOMA Square)
  • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, August 19 - 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (NOMA Square)
  • TD Saturday Market: 20th Anniversary Celebration - Saturday, August 20 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Main Street & McBee Street)
  • India Day - Saturday, August 20 - 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Main Street & Broad to Falls Park Drive) 
  • Picketing Notice - Pro-Life/Anti-Abortion - Saturday, August 20 - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Court Square) 
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Downtown Merchant Association:  Tuesday, August 16

As a reminder, we changed the time and location for this month's Downtown Merchant meeting. We look forward to gathering together next Tuesday, August 16, at 4:00 p.m. at Swanson's Warehouse (12 N Irvine Street) for a casual meet and greet.  Parking options include the Spring Street garage (316 S Spring St) or the parking lot beside FireForge (corner of E Washington St and N Church Street).  We hope to see you there! 

June Meeting Recap
If you were unable to attend the June meeting, please take time to review the recap notes at your convenience. 

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Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond at Work

City Council will spend $36 million from a Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond to fund road improvements, park and community center upgrades, new sidewalks and crosswalks and bolder bike lanes and bike boxes. Work is underway on the first round of projects, including $6 million that will be spent on resurfacing city streets.

Follow the Progress 

Road and Sidewalk Closure on Main Street for Building Maintenance

PBMS Inc will be onsite for exterior window cleaning at 550 S Main Street (RiverPlace) and 315 S Main Street (AC Hotel) between Monday, August 15 through Friday, August, 26.  Throughout the project, road closures and lane shifts are expected. Sidewalks in designated areas will be closed to pedestrian traffic but detours will be posted.  Parking spaces will be blocked for maintenance equipment.  

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Grant Funding Would Support Traffic Accident Investigations

The Greenville Police Department is eligible to receive $34,357 from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. GPD is proposing that the JAG grant be used to purchase a new traffic reconstruction collision data recorder (CDR).  Learn more about the JAG grant and provide feedback by Friday, September 9 at News Flash • Greenville, SC • CivicEngage (greenvillesc.gov).

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Road Closure: India Day - Saturday, August 20 

Road closures will take place on Main Street from Broad Street to Falls Park Drive from 4:00 a.m. until midnight on Saturday, August 20 during India Day. For additional festival or road closure information view Calendar • Greenville, SC • CivicEngage (greenvillesc.gov)

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Citizens Fire Academy Applications Open

The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) holds its annual Citizens Fire Academy in the fall. This free seven-week program is open to anyone age 18 and older. The Citizens Fire Academy offers a unique opportunity for citizens who live and work in Greenville to learn firsthand what it's like to be a firefighter. In addition to touring the City's fire stations and dispatch center, and meeting firefighters and 911 personnel, participants will also have a variety of hands-on learning opportunities, including wearing personal protective equipment, experiencing a fire simulation, extinguishing a fire and learning CPR and basic first aid.
Apply Here

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Corporate and Small Business Volunteer Opportunities Available at Fall for Greenville

Fall for Greenville is looking for corporate volunteer partners and small business partners to join together in making the 2022 festival weekend a success.
 
With the Corporate Volunteer Program, partnering organizations will have the opportunity to volunteer in various positions throughout the three-day event and, in return, will receive a donation to the pre-selected 501c3 non-profit of their choosing.
 
The Small Business Volunteer Program gives businesses the opportunity to register employees for volunteer positions while receiving recognition of their businesses support of the festival. In addition, groups will have the opportunity to volunteer in various locations together, providing a great outlet for employee team building.

To communicate your interest or learn more, please contact Volunteer Services Coordinator - Ali Cumbee McGowens at acumbee@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-2726.

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City's Week in Review Available via Text 

Would you like to receive the City's Week in Review newsletter via text every Friday?  Text "GVLthisWeek" to 866-874-2232 to start receiving it next week. Check out the latest edition available in English and Spanish at https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1652/Week-in-Review

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2022 More to Enjoy Sign Application

The City of Greenville is continuing its More to Enjoy wayfinding program, which features newly-designed business directory signs at key Main Street intersections. The purpose of the program is to encourage downtown visitors to discover shops and restaurants located on side streets in the Central Business District by listing business names and providing directional arrows. The signs are designed to be eye-catching while still incorporating seamlessly into the City’s overall downtown branding campaign.  

Submit an application or apply for renewal by filling out the 2022 More to Enjoy application. Space on the signs are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.  For questions or more information, please email Cameron Campbell at cjcampbell@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 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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