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Neighborhood Slow Zone Signs Available

NMCA June 28, 2021 Bobby Pearse Center, City, Kids, neighbors, North Main, North Main Community, pedestrians, roads, safety, speeding, Traffic calming

With school ending and summer beginning, the City is launching a new initiative to encourage safe driving habits in residential areas. The goal of the Neighborhood Slow Zone initiative is to improve safety on neighborhood streets by reminding people driving toRead more

John DeWorken’s District 1 Update….September 2020 Edition

Phyllis Gilreath October 8, 2020 Beautification Committee, City Council, crosswalks, kids, legislators, medians, neighbors, North Main, North Main Community, pedestrians, Police, roads, Rotary Park, safety, speeding, Traffic, trees

Dear Neighbors and Friends, It is my hope that this Update will provide you useful information about your City and community. If you have any questions or comments, you may contact me at jdeworken@greenvillesc.gov or on my cell phone at 864.905.5529.  Read more

Update on City Budget, BP Center and Infill Ordinance

Phyllis Gilreath May 19, 2020 Bobby Pearse Center, budgets, City, City Council, crosswalks, Landscaping, neighbors, NMCA, North Main, North Main Community, pedestrians, sidewalks, study, Surveys, Traffic

NMCA President Dave Modeen participated in a webex organized by John DeWorken, District 1 Councilmember and supported by Assistant City Manager, Shannon Levrin, and City Communications Manager, Leslie Fletcher on May 15th.  Key points were: 1.       The city anticipates a reductionRead more

City Takes Additional Steps to Protect Citizens

Phyllis Gilreath March 24, 2020 Business, City, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Curfew, Falls Park, Local Business, North Main, pedestrians, Police

Last night the City of Greenville took additional steps designed to protect citizens, urge social distancing and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community. City Manager John McDonough temporarily closed Falls Park following reports of pick-up basketball and volleyballRead more

Drop-in for GVL2040

Phyllis Gilreath August 1, 2019 Affordable Housin, budgets, Building, City, Community Development Committee, Community Group, Comprehensive Plan, Development, Downtown, Greenville Housing Alliance, Housing, Infill, Local Business, Neighborhood planning, North Main, North Main Community, open house, parks, pedestrians, Planning Meeting, roads, sidewalks, study, Things to do, Transportation, Zoning

The City of Greenville will host a drop-in style public meeting for GVL2040, the City’s comprehensive planning process, on Wednesday, August 7, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Springfield Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (600 E McBee Ave). TheRead more

Swamp Rabbit Trail Detour near Woodland Way

Phyllis Gilreath January 4, 2019 Detour, parks, pedestrians, Running, Swamp Rabbit Trail, Things to do

Beginning January 14, Cleveland Park Drive, between Lakehurst Street and Ridgeland Drive, will be closed for approximately 60 days to facilitate pipe installation for the DIG Greenville project. The City is working closely with ReWa to minimize the overall impactRead more

Town Hall Meeting Topics Covered

Phyllis Gilreath November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 Affordable Housin, Animals, Beautification Committee, Bobby Pearse Center, Building, Business, City, Comprehensive Plan, Crime, crosswalks, Development, Downtown, elderly, Greenlink, Greenville Housing Alliance, history, Homelessness, Housing, Infill, legislators, Local Business, Main and Stone, McPherson Park, Neighborhood planning, neighbors, NMCA, North Main, North Main Community, NorthPointe, parks, pedestrians, Police, politics, Public Safety Committee, Road closure, road diet, roads, Rotary Park, safety, sidewalks, speeding, Surveys, Things to do, Town Hall Meeting, Traffic, Traffic calming, Transportation, Wade Hampton, Zoning

Thanks to all those who braved the rain to come out to the NMCA Town Hall Meeting.  And also thanks to Council Members Amy Ryberg Doyle and Lilian Brock Flemming, and to Eric Conner and the Greenville News for moderatingRead more

Greenville News to Livestream ‘State of the City’ forum

Phyllis Gilreath October 30, 2018 Affordable Housin, Bennett Street, Building, Business, Comprehensive Plan, crosswalks, Development, Homelessness, Housing, Infill, Local Business, Neighborhood planning, neighbors, North Main, North Main Community, NorthPointe, parks, Paving, pedestrians, Planning Meeting, road diet, roads, Rotary Park, sidewalks, Stone Academy, study, Things to do, Town Hall Meeting, Traffic, Traffic calming, Transportation, trees, Zoning

The Greenville News will provide live video of a ‘State of the City’ forum this Thursday with two Greenville City Council members about issues related to the city’s unprecedented growth. The forum, sponsored by the North Main Community Association, will feature councilwomen Amy Ryberg DoyleRead more

State of the City – Next Thursday, Nov 1

Phyllis Gilreath October 26, 2018 Affordable Housin, Bobby Pearse Center, Building, Business, City, Community Development Committee, Community Group, Comprehensive Plan, Crime, crosswalks, Development, Homelessness, Housing, Infill, Landscaping, Neighborhood planning, neighbors, North Main, North Main Community, NorthPointe, parks, Paving, pedestrians, politics, Public Safety Committee, road diet, roads, safety, schools, sidewalks, Stone Academy, study, Town Hall Meeting, Traffic, Traffic calming, trees, Wade Hampton, Zoning

 Traffic, Growth, Crosswalks and Trees! Join your neighbors and members of City Council at the State of the City Thursday, November 1 6:00pm Stone Academy – 115 Randall Street 29609   Moderated by Eric Connor of The Greenville News  Read more

Traffic Camera at Main and Stone

Phyllis Gilreath September 4, 2018 City, Main and Stone, North Main, North Main Community, pedestrians, roads, Street lights, Traffic

Some of you have noticed a camera above the traffic light at Main and Stone.   According to the city, they were installed to assist with detecting traffic volume which in turn coordinates the lights changing at the intersection.