Greensboro -- A Great Place to Live and Work!Greensboro wins top honors

City garners two recognitions in a competitive national spotlight.

In the past two months, Greensboro has garnered two honors that are a testament to the city’s continued focus on economic development. In March, Site Selection magazine selected the Greensboro-High Point area as the top small metropolitan area with the most new and expanded corporate facilities. And last week, Fortune Small Business Magazine ranked Greensboro 50th of the 100 top places to live and launch a small business.

Fortune Small Business described Greensboro as “family-friendly, actively encouraging development of new industries.” The description also highlights Greensboro’s baseball stadium, the upcoming PGA Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club, the Natural Science Center, the Children’s Museum, the Greensboro Symphony, art galleries and more. The article continues, “As proud as Greensboro is of where it stands now, it has not forgotten where it came from. Historical landmarks and reenactments commemorate the area’s Civil War history throughout the city.”
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State of Human Relations Study

New study will update results from 1998 project. 

The City of Greensboro has partnered with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and NC A&T State University to conduct a new State of Human Relations (SOHR) study. The new study will build on information gathered from the last SOHR study, conducted in 1998, and will examine the progress we've made, as well as the challenges that still lie ahead.

You are invited to share your thoughts about barriers that exist to equality in employment opportunities, fair housing, educational opportunities, law enforcement, and affirmative action. The City has scheduled several public meetings to gather input. Each meeting will begin with a brief information session, followed by small group discussions.

 Barber Park Update

Soil tests and construction will help eliminate concerns about possible contamination.

Construction projects at Barber Park are expected to resume this fall, after Barber Park entrancethe City hires a new general contractor to complete the work that was begun last summer just before contaminated soils were found in the park. Environmental testing delayed the construction work, and when the testing was completed, the City was unable to reach an agreement with Brooks General Contractors regarding the amount of money the City should pay to have the project completed.

When construction stopped, the project was roughly 25 percent complete:

  • The site was cleared and graded.
  • Underground electrical work was completed.
  • Workers had begun constructing the pool house and concessions buildings.

The park closed on June 18, 2007, when construction crews found possible soil contamination six to eight feet below the surface. After several rounds of environmental testing showed that the park was safe, the City reopened the park on October 25, 2007. When construction resumes, the areas that were tested will be covered with asphalt and concrete, further ensuring the public’s safety. Additional toxicological testing is now taking place in areas on the east side of Dan’s Road below the amphitheater, in an area that will be developed with a maintenance building and a parking lot.

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
A new partnership between the Greensboro Police Department and the Parks & Recreation Department is helping to keep the city's parks safe for everyone to enjoy. Similar to Community Watch and Lake Watch programs, Park Watch is designed to reduce vandalism, crime, and illegal activities in our neighborhood parks. Download the brochure. For more information, call Brooks Mullane at 373-5867.

In celebration of the city’s bicentennial, the Greensboro Historical Museum will present, “Lasting Impressions,” an original play about Greensboro, April 18-27. Written by Brenda Schleunes of the Touring Theatre of North Carolina, the play offers insights into some of Greensboro’s lesser-known history. Read more here.

The Greensboro Fire Department has begun its semi-annual fire hydrant tests. Testing will continue through April 30. Because of the City’s current water restrictions, there will be no flowing of hydrants. Hydrant testing helps ensure the safety of Greensboro residents. It’s also an evaluation indicator used by the Insurance Services Office, which rates cities according to the fire protection they offer.

John S. Clark Company has donated 50 trees and shrubs to Country Park to celebrate the company’s 50th year in business. Some of the trees and shrubs were planted on April 2; the remainder will be planted this fall, in consideration of the ongoing drought.

The 9th annual Triad Area Spring Pottery Festival is set for Sunday, April 20, from 11 am to 5 pm at the Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market. More than 70 potters will display and sell their works. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 574-3547.