Downtown Weekly Update - Friday, January 27

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

Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule

Picketing Notice - Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge- Saturday, January 28 - 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Falls Park)
Picketing Notice - Anti Trump - Tuesday, January 31 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (One City Plaza)
World Hijab Day: Hijab Booth - Saturday, February 4 -12:30 - 3:00 p.m. (One City Plaza)

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City of Greenville Releases Draft Development Code

More than a year in the making, the City’s new Development Code puts the vision of the GVL2040 comprehensive plan into action - protecting neighborhoods while providing a consistent framework for growth and economic vitality in the city of Greenville. "This is the first draft of the code," said Assistant City Manager and certified professional planner Shannon Lavrin. "We are looking forward to working with the community to receive feedback and suggestions for improvement."

Over the coming months, City staff will be presenting the new code and providing numerous opportunities for the community to offer feedback. The Planning Commission will review the draft and hold public hearings on February 28 and March 1 before deliberating on March 16. It is anticipated that City Council will consider the code in the spring of 2023.

Code Documents

View the draft Development Code

View the draft Zoning Map

View the draft Downtown Design Guidelines Map

Food Trailers Receive Final Approval - Applications open February 1

Greenville City Council gave final approval to allow mobile food units, including trailers, in the city limits. Anyone interested in operating a mobile food until (truck, trailer or cart) must apply for a business license and City decal sticker.

The Revenue Division will begin accepting packets for Mobile Food Vendors on February 1, 2023.

VOTE for Falls Park on the Reedy through February 6

Cast your vote! Falls Park on the Reedy has been nominated for USA Today's 10 Best City Parks. Cast your vote, and help Greenville reach the top spot.

Voting for our park is a great way to support our beloved City and show gratitude to the amazing Parks' staff who work tirelessly to maintain this beautiful public park in the heart of downtown. You can vote once per day until the polls close on Monday, February 6, at 12:00 p.m. The winner will be announced Friday, February 17.

Sidewalk Closure: Main Street at W Washington Street

Story Construction Company LLC will be onsite for building maintenance at 1 N. Main Street, Suite H, at BrickTop's through February 17. The road will remain open to vehicular traffic. Sidewalks in designated areas will be closed to pedestrian traffic, but detour routes will be posted with signage. Parking spaces may be blocked for maintenance equipment.

Church Street Bridge Rehabilitation Planned for Summer

The Church Street Bridge, a downtown landmark and important arterial roadway, will be getting an update in downtown Greenville making it safer, better lit and a more beautiful experience for pedestrians. The rehabilitation project, funded through the Department of Transportation, will begin this summer. For more information on the project, visit the SCDOT project page, ChurchStBridgeRehab.com.

Making Greenville more accessible through AccessGVL

Greenville will soon launch a new downtown accessibility initiative called Access GVL led by the City of Greenville, GreenvilleCAN, and the Barbara Stone Foundation. AccessGVL, a web-based app, is a resource guide designed to support and assist our disabled community on how best to enjoy and navigate downtown Greenville. The City of Greenville is currently evaluating and increasing the mapping capabilities to enhance navigating public spaces, such as sidewalks, parking garages, and plazas.

We are looking for restaurants to join the first phase of the accessibility initiative. If you're a restaurant interested in learning more about the accessibility efforts taking place in downtown Greenville, please contact Mike Jank, City of Greenville Risk Manager and ADA Coordinator at mjank@greenvillesc.gov .

AccessGVL Flyer

Downtown Merchant Association 2023

Thank you to everyone who has able to attend the January Downtown Merchant Association meeting. Special thank you to Beth Paul and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena team for hosting us and providing exciting updates at the year ahead. Additionally, we were thankful to hear information from the City of Greenville, GreenvilleCAN, and the Barbara Stone Foundation representatives, regarding a new downtown accessibility initiative.

If you were unable to attend the January meeting, please review the recap meeting notes at your convenience. Please mark your calendars for the upcoming February meetings listed below.

Upcoming Meetings in February

Greenville Homeless Task Force Meeting: Monday, February 13, at 8:30 a.m. If you are interested in attending the virtual meetings, please contact Robyn Kelley from United Housing Connections at rkelley@uhcsc.org for more information.
Downtown Merchant Association Meeting: Tuesday, February 21, at 9:00 a.m. | Location: M. Judson Booksellers

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

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!