Hello Wednesday.
April 24 2024
The West End Small Area Plan draft has been released + will be presented to the Planning Commission for review in October. The Small Area Plan — which you may see referred to as “SAP” on the city’s website — fits within the objectives of the GVL2040 comprehensive plan.
What’s in the draft? The plan centers on making streets safe + comfortable for pedestrians and bikes, while building on and maintaining the character of the West End. Let’s break it down:
Key elements of the plan draft:
- Infrastructure improvement strategies
- Specific character vision for 6 unique precincts
- Building, design, and signage recommendations
- Open space improvement strategies
From bike lane options to a possible plaza — lots of change is planned for the West End | Renderings by Urban Design Associates, Gif via GVLtoday Team
There are 3 objectives of the plan:
- Integrate new developments + infrastructure into existing neighborhood patterns
- Keep streets safe, link neighborhoods together, and enhance the quality of life by focusing on neighborhood access and circulation patterns
- Identify opportunities to create parks, trails, and improved bike + pedestrian connections to area parks and nearby neighborhoods.
The Small Area Plan for the West End has a vision for a walkable, cohesive district + accommodating new developments that respond to existing patterns and scale, while responding to the priorities outlined in GVL2040 + the ongoing urbanization of greater downtown Greenville.
What’s next?
The next steps for the plan are to improve walkability, connectivity, and building-to-building transitions, as well as incorporating additional public spaces + conserving neighborhood character.
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Today
Wednesday
- Lunch & Learn — Russian Wine Tasting | Wed., Sept. 8 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $30 | Join in for a lunch & learn wine tasting with owner & founder of Mystory wines, Alexei Khimenko, and 4 incredible wines from Paso Robles. 🍷
Thursday
- Dan and Shay | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 7p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $50+ | We’ve been waiting 10,000 hours for this country music duo to come to the Upstate for a night of ballads + hits. 🎤
- Godspell | Thurs., Sept. 9-Sun., Sept. 26 | 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun | Centre Stage, 501 River Street | $25+ | This 21st century twist on the classic 1970s musical is based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, including dramatized versions of several well-known parables. Ⓟ
Friday
- Deep Dish Pizza Making | Fri., Sept. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $60 | Learn how to make fresh pizza dough and create a delicious Chicago style pizza. 🍕
- The Price Is Right Live | Fri., Sept. 10 | 8 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $39+ | Everyone’s favorite show is coming to Greenville for some cash giveaways. 💵
Plan Ahead
- Hops & Herons Beer Festival | Sat., Sept. 25 | 2-6 p.m. | Conestee Nature Preserve, 601 Fork Shoals Rd. | $50 (early bird ticket prices until Sept. 9) | Beer festival ft. unlimited samples from 6 local breweries, live music, and food trucks, all in a scenic meadow inside Greenville's 400+ acre Nature Preserve. 🍻 Ⓟ
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 88º | Cloudy | 19% chance of rain
Festival
- AutumnFest (1354 Rutherford Rd.) — the Greenville State Farmers Market’s fall plant and flower festival — is back on Sept. 24 + 25 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. this year. You find home and garden decor, along with fall plants, and in-season produce. There will be food trucks + vendors on site — think soups, salads, and Greek cuisine. 🍂
DYK
- Did you know — Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is officially the first airport in SC to receive accreditation in the Airports Council International Airport Health Accreditation program. GSP was recognized for their commitment to prioritizing health + safety measures. Congrats, GSP. 👏
Eat
- You’ve heard of breakfast for dinner — but what about brunch at midnight? Fork and Plough is hosting a Midnight Brunch on Sept. 17 from 10 p.m-12 a.m. featuring Korean short rib biscuits, house made sausage corn dogs, and poutine. Warning — clicking on this menu might make your mouth water. 🍳
Number
- 356. That’s how many miles 65-year old Wally Papciak of Des Plaines, Illinois will bike from Chicago to Detroit for the White Sox vs. Tigers game from Sept. 16-20. What’s that got to do with Greenville? Well, Wally — a lifelong Sox fan — is biking to honor Shoeless Joe Jackson. You can support Wally + the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum by making a donation. ⚾️
Coronavirus
- Last week we told you The Albino Skunkfest Music Fest is returning. The 3-day music festival has implemented a new policy — guests will need to bring either proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of entry. Follow their social media for changes + updates.
Drink
- 13 Stripes Brewery’s Baker’s General batch is available now in taprooms before it’s official release on Sept. 27 — the first day of their Oktoberfest celebrations. 13 Stripe’s Oktoberfest will run from Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 at their Taylors Mill + 13 Stripes River Lodge locations. 🍺
Gallery
- The September issue of Simpsonville Neighbors is out now and you may recognize Tay + Sarah Nelson — owner’s of Bobby’s BBQ — and their children on the cover. Check out the article for more photos and learn all about the Nelson family.
TodayIs
- This week is Suicide Prevention Week + Walt’s Waltz — an Upstate SC based non-profit working to end the stigma surrounding mental health conditions — is hosting a raffle now through Sept. 12 to raise money to further their mission. Learn more.
Greenvillian
- Have you heard of Ice Cream with Virg? The local Instagram account features Greenvillian Virginia Cebe trying + reviewing ice cream flavors across the Upstate. Follow along for the scoop on which local spots she recommends. 🍦
Job
- The YMCA of Greenville is looking for after school counselors, lifeguards and swim instructors to help advance the mission of the Y. They’re offering $100 sign-on bonuses for lifeguards, as well as free certification instruction for those not already certified. 🏊 Ⓟ
Cause
- GVL-based 501C3 nonprofit The Greenlaw Foundation is raising funds through individual + community donations to help support struggling veterans. Donations are tax deductible and can help change the lives of veterans in need. Ⓟ
Biz
- Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails series returns in-person with its 33rd event speakers, entrepreneur Joe Erwin of Erwin Creates + John Harkes, head coach of Greenville Triumph SC, on Tues., Sept. 28, 2021, from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are free for Endeavor members and $30 for non-members. Reserve a ticket. Ⓟ
Finance
- This no annual fee cash back credit card has a wildly easy $200 bonus offer after spending $500 in the first 3 months. (Read: That's like getting 40% cashback on your next $500 spent.) Bonus: 0% interest on purchases for 15 months. Ⓟ
Madworld (147 Country Manor Rd., Piedmont) — ranked the best haunted house in SC — reopens Friday, Sept. 10 + this year they’ve got clowns, clowns, and more clowns for their new attraction — a clown house.
Not a fan of being scared or looking for something more family friendly? You can buy a no-scare medallion at the ticket booth that’ll make Madworld’s monsters so afraid, they’ll run away from you.
It’s a very, very mad world. 🕷
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