Downtown Weekly Update - Monday, May 15

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

Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule

Picketing Notice - Anti Trump - Tuesday, May 16 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Court Square)
Reedy River Wetland Preserve Opening - Wednesday, May 17 - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Unity Park; Meadow Street Parking lot)
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive - Thursday, May 18 - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Main Street and NOMA Square)
Greenville Greek Festival - Friday, May 19 - Sunday, May 21 - times vary per day (Elford Street)
Brew in the Zoo - Friday, May 19 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Greenville Zoo)
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, May 19 - 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Main Street and NOMA Square)
Mountains to Main Street Half Marathon and 5K - Saturday, May 20 - 7:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (Peace Center Amphitheater and Swamp Rabbit Trail)

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Liberty Bridge Closed for Resurfacing Project

Beginning on Tuesday, May 16, the Liberty Bridge will be closed to allow for routine resurfacing maintenance. The resurfacing project is anticipated to be complete before June 1. During this time, the bridge will be closed to pedestrian traffic and signs offering an alternate route will be posted for park visitors.

Development Code Revision Released: Public Meeting on Monday, May 15

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). 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.

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Downtown Merchant Association - 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.

Road Closure: Greenville Greek Festival on May 19-21 (Friday - Sunday)

Road closures will take place from 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 17 until Sunday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. during the Greenville Greek Festival. The event starts on Friday, May 19 and ends on Sunday, May 21. The road closure will be along Elford Street from Academy Street to N Academy Street.

Road Closure: Mountains to Main Street Half Marathon & 5K - Saturday, May 20

Road closures will take place from 7:00 a.m. - 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 during the Mountains to Main Street Half Marathon and 5K. For detailed road closure information view, https://www.greenvillesc.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=39

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!