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City Introduces Homeless Court

The City of Greenville is implementing a Homeless Court. It’s a free voluntary diversion program designed to help people experiencing homelessness exit the criminal justice system with little-to-no impact on their record.

Instead of trial being held in a t...

Construction on Mayberry Field to Begin in 2024

Neighborhood residents, donors, elected officials and guests joined the City of Greenville in Unity Park on Tuesday in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the restoration of historic Mayberry Park.

“From the first time we heard the story of Mayberry Park and i...

Apartment Complex Purchased for Affordable Housing

The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) has purchased Century Plaza Apartments, formerly known as The Ivy, a 212-unit complex on Century Drive in the Overbrook neighborhood. It is GHF’s largest financial transaction to date. The $31 million acquisition was faci...

COUNCIL APPROVES NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

Greenville City Council approved the creation of a new economic development arm. The Greenville City Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) will be a 501(c)3 with its own board of directors and the ability to raise private funding, much like other econo...

City Council Names New City Manager

Former Assistant City Manager and Planning Director, Shannon Lavrin is Greenville’s new City Manager. Lavrin was sworn in during the Formal Meeting of City Council Monday evening and assumes the role immediately.

“We are proud to have a seamless transition...

Council Approves Spending Priorities for Tree Fund

The City’s “Open Space Fund,” now topping $1.1 million, will grow and preserve Greenville’s tree canopy.

City Council received an update on the fund, which has grown rapidly since the Landscape and Tree Preservation Ordinance was established in 2021. The n...

Council Approves Pedestrian and Road Safety Projects

City Council approved a list of projects to be funded by a $20 million state budget allocation for “Public Space Upgrades and Safety Improvements” in the City of Greenville.  

The projects, focused mainly on pedestrian and traffic safety, will add...

Partners Invest $13 Million in Affordable, Workforce and Senior Housing

Representatives of Greenville Housing Fund (GHF), the City of Greenville, and Truist Bank gathered at Unity Park for a $13.4 million ceremonial check presentation and celebration of 147 units of affordable senior housing coming soon at Southernside Senior...

Brooks' Playground: A Play Space for All

Cleveland Park will host a playground specifically designed for special needs children.