Master Plans and Studies
Dublin Core
Title
Master Plans and Studies
Creator
Russell
Collection Items
1907 Beautifying Greenville
The 1907 report on improving and beautifying Greenville, South Carolina, by Kelsey & Guild landscape architects, presents a comprehensive vision for the city’s future growth. It emphasizes the importance of integrating aesthetic and functional…
1950 Greenville's Big Idea:
Survey of Negro Conditions
The 1950 "Survey of Negro Conditions" by the Community Council of Greenville County highlighted key challenges faced by the local Black population and proposed community-driven solutions. The survey, conducted entirely by local citizens with guidance…
1964 Economic Growth Planning and Zoning Report
Greenville, South Carolina's planning and zoning framework focuses on regulating land use, building dimensions, and population density to foster sustainable growth. Established in 1944 and revised in 1951, Greenville’s Zoning Ordinance divides the…
2024 Haynie Sirrine Master Plan
Haynie-Sirrine is a diverse, historic community near downtown Greenville, facing significant development pressures due to its prime location. A mix of vacant land, a national housing shortage, and economic growth have led to rising property values…
1950 Everybody's Business
The "Everybody's Business" report (1950) is a self-survey conducted by Greenville County's Community Council to address conditions impacting Greenville's Black community. It provides an in-depth look at key areas including health, education,…
1953 Greenville's Big Idea Goes On
The 1953 update on Greenville’s “Big Idea” details progress following the 1949 self-survey of Black community conditions in Greenville, South Carolina. The Community Council reported achievements in health, education, housing, recreation, and…
1954 Follow-up Committee to the Negro Survey
The 1954 report from the Follow-Up Committee highlights ongoing progress in addressing the needs of Greenville’s Black community, building on the 1949 “Big Idea” survey. Key developments include expanded recreational facilities at Greenville Forest…
1968 Central Business District Traffic and Parking Study
The 1968 Greenville Downtown Development Plan outlines a $62 million revitalization strategy to enhance downtown as a commercial, cultural, and entertainment hub. Key recommendations include creating a compact shopping and pedestrian-friendly area on…
1970 Negroes in Greenville
"Negros in Greenville, 1970" is an exploratory report authored by Samuel L. Zimmerman, documenting the social, political, and cultural landscape of the Black community in Greenville, South Carolina. The report provides a historical overview of key…
1971 Neighborhood Analysis Greenville, South Carolina
The 1971 "Neighborhood Analysis" of Greenville, South Carolina, prepared by LBC&W Associates, evaluates urban blight across eight study areas, identifying 30 neighborhoods based on structural, environmental, and social factors. Using data from…