1997 Downtown Greenville Report Card

1997 Downtown Greenville Report Card

Economic Plan

The 1997 "Downtown Greenville Strategy" by LDR International assesses progress since the 1989 Downtown Plan and outlines new strategies for continued revitalization. Key achievements include streetscape improvements on Main Street, successful public-private partnerships like the West End Market, and increased residential and commercial development. Challenges identified involve creating more downtown housing, improving east-west connections, and enhancing the city’s “personality” with unique attractions. Recommendations include expanding pedestrian-friendly areas, developing mixed-use spaces, supporting the arts, and enhancing the Reedy River Falls area. The strategy emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts among public and private stakeholders to maintain downtown's momentum.

**Keywords**: downtown revitalization, public-private partnership, pedestrian connectivity, mixed-use development, Greenville identity
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LDR International

1997