Downtown Weekly Update - Friday, May 5

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

Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule

Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, May 5- 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Main Street and NOMA Square)
Yacht Rock Revue (Peace Center Concert Series) - Friday, May 5 - 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Peace Center Stage and Amphitheater)
TD Saturday Market - Saturday, May 6 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Main Street from Washington Street to Court Street)
Greenville Tri-fecta - Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Kroc Center and Washington Street)
Village Launch Market - Saturday, May 6 - 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Burdette Street from Pendleton Street to Mason Street)
Reedy River Duck Derby - Saturday, May 6 - 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Falls Park)
Picketing Notice - Fentanyl Awareness- Saturday May 6 - Saturday, May 6 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (200 Buncombe Street)
Main Street Sound - Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 - 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (One City Plaza, Graham Plaza and Tate Plaza)
Summit Church Worship - Sunday, May 7 - 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Peace Center Stage and Amphitheater)
Filming Permit - Relish Promo (Relentless Church) - Monday, May 8 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Downtown Greenville)
Picketing Notice - Anti Trump - Tuesday, May 9 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Court Square)
Greenville Drive Homestand & District 356 - Tuesday, May 9 - Sunday, May 14 (Fluor Field and District 356)
Filming Permit -ETV Safe Space - Thursday, May 11 - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Downtown Greenville)
Artisphere Gala - Thursday, May 11 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (District 356)
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive - Thursday, May 11 - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Main Street and NOMA Square)
Artisphere - Friday, May 12 - Sunday, May 14 - times vary per day (Main Street from Court to Wardlaw)

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2023 TD Saturday Market:

Season Opener - Saturday, May 6

The TD Saturday Market presented by Prisma Health will begin the 21st market season on May 6! The weekly farmers market will return to Main Street this Saturday, hosting 75+ vendors, fresh local produce, music and more. The TD Saturday Market will take place every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., from May 6 through October 28 (excluding October 14).

More information about the TD Saturday Market season, 2023 participating vendors and weekly market maps are available at www.saturdaymarketlive.com. View the TD Saturday Market road closure notification, regarding event hours and downtown road closures.

Village Launch Market - Saturday, May 6

Village Launch Market starts this Saturday, May 6 on Burdette Street in The Village of West Greenville. Village Launch Market will take place the first Saturday every month from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., May - August, focusing on celebrating minority and women-owned startups. In addition to local vendors the Village Launch Market will also feature food trucks, live music and family fun.

Market Location: Burdette Street and Pendleton Street, between the West Greenville Plaza and the Flatiron Building

Reedy River Duck Derby - Saturday, May 6 at Falls Park

The 19th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby, organized by the Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville, is scheduled on Saturday, May 6 at Falls Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Event information and details about duck adoptions can be found at 2023 Reedy River Duck Derby.

Greenville Tri-fecta: May 6 and 7

The 3rd annual GVL Tri-fecta, organized by the Salvation Army Kroc Center, is scheduled on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Partial road closures will take place during the race. View event information and race details at https://krocgreenville.org/KrocGreenville/triathlon/

Artisphere: May 12 - 14 (Friday - Sunday)

The 19th annual Artisphere festival will be held Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 14, on South Main Street in downtown Greenville. Artisphere is a three-day celebration of visual and performing arts that includes a free children's craft area (Kidsphere) and Culinary Arts Café, featuring local restaurants. For more information about the 2023 festival attractions, visit Artisphere.

View the Artisphere road closure notification and road closure map to find important details regarding event hours and road closure times.

Volunteers needed! To volunteer, register online or find more information about open positions, shift times and age requirements at Artisphere volunteers.

Development Code Revision Released

City staff has released a new, revised draft of the proposed zoning map and development code document. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the revised development code on Monday, May 15 at 4:00 p.m. at the Prisma Health Welcome Center at Unity Park (111 Welborn Street). Those wishing to speak may register online in advance, and registration is available until Noon on Friday, May 12. The Commission will hear from attendees who pre-registered first, before opening the meeting to others who wish to speak. Registration is not required to attend, just for individuals wishing to speak.

View Development Code Revisions

Greenville Bike Taxi

Greenville Bike Taxi, a pedicab service, launched their business in Greenville, offering residents and visitors a sustainable way to experience and travel within downtown. Rides are offered Monday - Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Learn more about how to pre-schedule a ride or call for pickup at https://greenvillebiketaxi.com/

VisitGreenvilleSC Nominate Hospitality Hero graphic

Nominate your Hospitality and Tourism Hero

Join VisitGreenvilleSC in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 7 - 13, by nominating Greenville's most-deserving workers in the hospitality and tourism industry! Who on your team goes above and beyond in their role to give our community and Greenville visitors an unforgettable experience? Nominate your local Hospitality and Tourism Hero, and give them a chance to win the Ultimate Staycation Package. Deadline to submit entries ends Saturday, May 13.

Nominate Your Hospitality and Tourism Hero

Artistic rendering of property purchased on August Street adjacent to Fluor Field

More Parking in the West End

Greenville City Council approved the purchase of nearly three acres of land on Augusta Street adjacent to Fluor Field. The property, currently home to the Greenville Transit Authority maintenance facility, will be purchased for $9.7 million, offering more parking in the West End and protected development for the future. Future development will align with the GVL 2040 goals, Downtown Master Plan and the West End Small Area Plan.

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 - Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 16

Mark your calendars to join the May Downtown Merchant Association meeting on Tuesday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m. at M. Judson Booksellers. We will be joined by Mary Douglas Hirsch, the City of Greenville - Planning Administrator.

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!