Downtown Weekly Update - Friday, April 21

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

Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule

Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, April 21 - 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Main Street and NOMA Square)
Reedy River Run - Saturday, April 22 - 6:15 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. (Downtown Greenville and Swamp Rabbit Trail)
Picketing Notice - South Carolina Stands with Ukraine - Saturday, April 22 - 12:45 a.m. - 2:15 a.m. (Court Square)
Main Street Sound - Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 - 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (One City Plaza, Graham Plaza and Tate Plaza)
Upstate Heart Walk - Sunday, April 23 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Main Street and Swamp Rabbit Trail)
Filming Permit - VisitGreenville - Tuesday, April 25 - 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Falls Park and Liberty Bridge)
Picketing Notice - Anti Trump - Tuesday, April 25 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Court Square)
Filming Permit - SCETV Safe Space - Wednesday, April 26 - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Falls Park and Downtown Greenville)
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive - Thursday, April 27 - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Main Street and NOMA Square)
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, April 28 - 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Main Street and NOMA Square)

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United Community Bank Reedy River Run graphic

Road Closures: United Community Bank Reedy River Run - Saturday, April 22

Downtown road closures will take place from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. this Saturday, April 22, during the United Community Bank Reedy River Run.

Road Closure Details

Road Closures: Upstate Heart Walk - Sunday, April 23

Downtown road closures will take place on Sunday, April 23 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. during the Upstate Heart Walk.

Road Closure and Walk Route Information

CommUNITY Resource Fair at Unity Park - Thursday, April 27

The City's first annual CommUNITY Resource Fair will take place on Thursday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Prisma Health Welcome Center in Unity Park. The event was organized to allow quick access to local workforce, education and social services. Over forty vendors, representing various areas of service, such as City of Greenville, Mill Village Industries, Greenville Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity and Goodwill Industries will be present to connect with the community. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-resource-fair-tickets-523082121707

Picture of row of homes in downtown Greenville

City Manager Presents Balanced Budget with No Tax Increase

During the City Council workshop held on Monday, April 17, City Manager John McDonough presented a balanced budget with no tax increase and a strong focus on the council priorities of public safety, affordable housing and neighborhoods, recreation & open space, economic development, and mobility. The proposed budget includes significant investments in capital improvements totaling $56 million.

The public hearing on the budget is scheduled for May 22, followed by a first reading of the ordinance. A vote on the adoption of the annual operating budget will be June 12.

View Budget Workshop Presentation

Downtown Merchant Association - April Meeting Recap

Thank you to everyone who was able to join the Downtown Merchant Association meeting on Tuesday, April 18 hosted by The Children's Museum of the Upstate (TCMU). A big thank you to Lauren Luneckas, CEO of The Children's Museum of the Upstate, and the TCMU team for the amazing work they are doing within our community, especially for our young learners. There are over 275 children's museums in the United States, and TCMU is the 7th largest in the country. Over 250,000 visitors enjoy TCMU each year. Additionally, TCMU was the first children's museum to be recognized as a Smithsonian affiliate, which provides access to numerous education resources and activities.

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

Upcoming May Meeting

1. Greenville Homeless Task Force Meeting: Monday, May 8 at 8:30 a.m. If you are interested in joining the virtual meetings, please contact Robyn Kelley from United Housing Connections at rkelley@uhcsc.org for the meeting link and information.

2. May Downtown Merchant Association Meeting: Tuesday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m. | Location: M. Judson Booksellers

Greenlink Introduces Perks for Bus Riders

From ballpark vouchers to free music museum entry, Greenlink bus riders now can enjoy a number of discounts at attractions throughout downtown. View Greenlink perk offers and access to benefits at https://greenvillesc.gov/2113/Rider-Perks.

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!