The plan is designed to make the area more pedestrian-friendly.

City Council recently passed a resolution adopting the Summit Avenue Corridor Plan. The plan identifies ways to improve the area between Murrow Boulevard and Sullivan Street, and around War Memorial Stadium and the Farmer’s Market. Projects include creating tree lined medians, installing bike lanes and planting trees to create synergy among residents and businesses.

Public meetings were held over the past year to gather input on ways to improve the Summit Avenue. Participants gave ideas on how to encourage economic development through infill opportunities while enhancing the historic charm of the Aycock Neighborhood. For more information, call Stefan-leih Geary at 412-6300.

Now That’s A Busy Weekend

Coliseum events attract record-breaking crowds.

From pig racing to the opening performance of the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, events over the weekend of September 14-16 drew big numbers to the Greensboro Coliseum complex. Weekend activities included the 108th Annual Central Carolina Fair, a sold-out crowd of 2,390 at War Memorial Auditorium to see former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood in concert, two nights of Professional Bull Riding in the Coliseum arena, and the season opening performance of the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra. On top of these events, the Central Carolina Fair had a record breaking single-day attendance mark of 17,096.