“It’s like a dream come true,” revealed the draft Greenline-Spartanburg neighborhood plan

GREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) – It’s a small neighborhood tucked away between East North Street and Wade Hampton Boulevard. And they face the pressure of growth and development. ​

That’s why the City of Greenville is working to adopt a new neighborhood master plan for Greenline-Spartanburg.

The last time the city planned for growth in the neighborhood was in 2001. Consultants presented the first draft of the plan to the city council and residents Thursday.

“It’s like a dream come true,” resident Jannul Mennazz said.

Mennazz and Kendarrah Mennezz were both residents on the steering committee. They worked with consultants to create the project.

“I think it’s perfect because I’m actually using everything that we sat down and talked to them from February until now and to see it sketched out compared to hearing it, it’s remarkable, it’s beautiful, I love it,” said . Mannez.

Both have lived in the neighborhood for 2 years. They love the people there and how the neighbors look out for each other, but they also know that some things could be improved.

“The Greenline-Spartanburg neighborhood is a special place and has a story worth telling, and I hope this master plan process is just the beginning,” said Amanda Morrell, project manager at Arcadis, the consulting firm.

The new master plan aims to address several issues. Residents say their priorities are traffic, pedestrian safety and affordable housing.

“So much of what’s out there today is naturally accessible and we want to make sure we protect that by preserving it for the future, but making sure that people who have had to move have that opportunity to come back and to be part of. from this neighborhood, maybe they grew up,” Morrell said.

As well as ensuring 60% of new homes are accessible, the plan calls for street improvements for traffic and walking, as many roads are narrow and dangerous. Creating safe intersections and a new bridge to connect both sides. Also improvements such as street lights, swings, a spot overlooking the city center and a community park.

The plan aims to preserve the existing character that neighbors love.

“As the city expands, Greenville retains some of its history, so many of the people who live here still end up identifying with some of the surroundings,” Mennazz said.

Not everything in the plan may become reality, but it would serve as a guide for urban planners going forward. Consultants are still receiving feedback from residents, but will soon send the plan to city council for adoption.

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