Downtown Parking

Since 1999, downtown Greensboro has experienced tremendous growth, with 140 new residential units, 20 new restaurants, 12 new nightclubs, a new community theater, a new law school, a minor league baseball stadium and Center City Park. This enticing, new vitality brings thousands of visitors to the downtown area every day.

In 1998, in anticipation of this growth trend, the City of Greensboro evaluated traffic patterns, parking demand and freight delivery in the downtown area. Using feedback from downtown stakeholders, the Greensboro Department of Transportation (GDOT) developed a downtown traffic and parking plan. As a result of that plan, the City has added 219 new on-street parking spaces and 12 new loading zones for downtown businesses.

Other changes have included:

  • the conversion of several one-way streets to two-way
  • the placement of in-pavement "yield to pedestrian" signs, and
  • a major streetscape project, including the installation of a roundabout on Greene Street to replace a traffic signal.

Such enhancements will continue due to the work of GDOT and a downtown parking committee. The committee is currently reviewing the expansion of some loading zones and stricter loading zone enforcement, while GDOT staff members are looking at pedestrian improvements and more streetscape enhancements.

Talk Show to Feature GPD Issues

First police talk show to focus on emergency responseInaugural program will focus on responses to emergency calls.

Watch Cable Channel 13 during March for a new talk show featuring information and issues related to the Greensboro Police Department. The first program will focus on response times for various types of emergency calls and will include an explanation of what happens when you dial 911, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at what takes place at Guilford Metro 911 when a caller is still on the phone. The inaugural episode will also explore the need for more police officers in the city who can respond to emergency situations.

> More: See the Channel 13 schedule to find out when this program will be on TV. 

License plate thefts increase

NC license plateYou can protect your license plate by following a few simple steps.

The Greensboro Police Department has noticed an increase in license plate thefts, with 42 reported stolen in December and 43 in January. Protect yourself by ensuring that your plates are securely fastened. License plate locking kits are an inexpensive way to keep your plate on your vehicle. 

> More: Find out how to replace a stolen license plate. 

Questions or comments about this newsletter should be addressed to: Elaine Tricoli, Interim Communications Manager, 373-2421 or email.

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Did You Know
Mayor Yvonne Johnson will host a "Town Hall Meeting" tonight from 6:30-9 pm at the West Market Street United Methodist Church.

City Council member Trudy Wade and the Greensboro Merchants Association have planned a meeting of all High Point Road merchants and property owners at the Koury Convention Center, 3121 High Point Road on Tuesday, February 12, beginning at 8 am. The room location will be listed on the Convention Center directory. Representatives from several City departments will be available to answer questions related to City services. For more information, call 373-2723.

City Council member Goldie Wells has scheduled the initial meeting of the Planning Committee of the District 2 faith community on Wednesday, February 13, from 10 am to 12 noon. The meeting will take place in the Fellowship Hall, Evangel Fellowship Church of God in Christ, 2007 E. Cone Boulevard. The goal of the Planning Committee is to develop strategies and a plan of action to help reduce youth violence and gang activity in Greensboro through the efforts of the faith community. For more information, call 373-2723. 

City crews collected more than 8,038 tons of leaves this fall through the City's loose leaf collection program. Even though the loose leaf program has ended for the season, the City will still pick up your leaves if you follow these guidelines.

The City Arts Drama Center’s Booster Club will host its annual gala, Mirth & Murder at Mardi Gras, on Saturday, February 23 from 7-11 pm at the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. The gala will raise money for all the programs offered by the City Arts Drama Center, including Livestock Players Youth Theatre, Greensboro Children’s Theatre, 3rd Stage Theatre Company, Greensboro Playwrights’ Forum, Greene Pictures and the drama education program. The gala begins with a live action murder mystery for guests to solve. There will also be prizes, a silent auction, reverse raffle and a Mardi Gras Treasure Chest. Tickets are $50. Get more information.