Contact: Mary Sertell      
Phone: 336-373-4769

City Holds Public Meeting on Changes to Downtown Design Manual

GREENSBORO, NC (August 17, 2009) – Downtown Greensboro is changing! With increased interest in downtown from residents, property owners and developers, the City of Greensboro is encouraging new development that celebrates downtown Greensboro’s unique character and the areas that support it. Over the past few months, City staff has worked closely with the community to find out what it thinks about the future look of downtown. With that input, the City’s Planning Department has made a series of potential changes to the Downtown Design & Compatibility Manual, which was originally released in March 2009.

 On Tuesday, August 25, the City will hold a public meeting on a revised draft of the Downtown Greensboro Design and Compatibility Manual at 6 pm in the Greensboro Cultural Center’s board room, 200 N. Davie St. The design manual will guide future development in downtown and is the result of more than two years worth of community input. This meeting is an opportunity for the City to discuss potential changes to the manual and hear feedback on those changes.

The manual seeks to encourage high-quality design and infill as stated in Greensboro’s adopted comprehensive plan, Connections 2025. By providing a flexible framework, the manual strives to enhance the city’s urban character, promote a variety of design and maintain long-term compatibility.

In addition, the City is recommending that public hearings on the manual be extended to winter 2010 to allow more time for discussion.

View a copy of the updated Downtown Design and Compatibility Manual. For more information, contact Mary Sertell at 336-373-4769.

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