Downtown Weekly Update - Friday, February 3

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

Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule

World Hijab Day: Hijab Booth - Saturday, February 4 -12:30 - 3:00 p.m. (One City Plaza)
Picketing Notice - Anti Trump - Tuesday, February 7 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (One City Plaza)

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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.

Downtown Merchant Association - February Meeting

Mark your calendars to join us Tuesday, February 21, at 9:00 a.m. at M. Judson Booksellers for our next monthly meeting. Lorain Crowl, CEO of United Housing Connections, along with the UHC outreach team will be there to provide updates on outreach efforts and share initiatives taking place in downtown Greenville to address homelessness.

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

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.

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

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!