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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Dickinson Avenue Corridor Business Support
ELKCO, LLC successfully rezoned a small commercial property on Dickinson Avenue to Downtown Commercial, aligning its zoning designation with surrounding properties and existing building layouts.
Small Business Participation Framework Post-State Law Changes
The city is replacing its former minority and women business enterprise program with a new race- and gender-neutral small business framework following state legislative repeals.
Façade Improvement Grant Modification for 412 Evans Street
A downtown property owner received a recommendation for an updated facade grant to help fund a new projection sign, awning, and exterior stucco repairs for a pizza shop.
Uptown Brewing Company Mixed Beverage SUP
Uptown Brewing Company at 418 Evans Street requested a special use permit to serve mixed drinks alongside their craft beer, taking advantage of recent city ordinance updates for microbreweries.
Pitt-Greenville Airport Legislative Amendment
The city is backing changes to state law that will help the local airport attract more business aircraft and find new ways to fund its operations. The update also gives residents a direct voice through public hearings before the airport can buy property using public dollars.
East Carolina Research and Innovation Campus Development
The city joined county, university, and utility partners to fund and advance Phase Two of the warehouse district innovation campus, aiming to drive job creation and workforce development in a distressed census tract.
Dickinson Avenue Historic Property Rezoning
The Council approved rezoning a historic home on Dickinson Avenue to commercial use so it can be restored and turned into an event space and small inn.