Mosaic seeks approval for street names: Greenville Planning Commission preview
Here is what’s on the agenda for the next city of Greenville Planning Commission meeting on Aug. 1.
Affordable housing
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WOW! donates $10K to Rebuild Upstate
The fiberoptic broadband service provider’s donation was used to build a ramp for a local Mauldin homeowner that would allow them to safely access their home.
Greenville drafts plan for $2M in federal HUD funding
To receive the funding, the city must submit an annual action plan and a five-year consolidated plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
180-unit affordable housing complex opens in Berea
The housing is reserved for households making below 60% of the area's median income, approximately $53,000.
TD Charitable Foundation awards $175K grant to Pendleton Place
Pendleton Place will use the funds to support its Empowerment through Housing: Building a Sustainable Future for Marginalized Youth program.
Greenline-Spartanburg master plan to emphasize affordability, connectivity
The neighborhood's previous master plan was created in 2001.
Greenville’s $272M budget gains initial approval: City Council notes
The budget was voted on following a public hearing held May 13.
Greenville Housing Fund completes more than $5M renovation of Century Plaza Apartments
This location was the nonprofit's largest financial transaction to date.
Bon Secours community team addresses Greenville’s health and social needs
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System aims to improve the health of Greenville’s population both inside its facilities and out in the community.
Haynie-Sirrine master plan considerations include University Ridge, affordable housing
The median income of residents in the neighborhood jumped from $16,321 in 2012 to $79,260 in 2022.
GCRA director John Castile to retire after 30 years with Greenville city, county
Castile said he made the decision to retire to allow for a new leader to step in who can bring a new voice and direction to the agency.
Upstate housing shortage, rising population driving up rents, home prices
The difference in cost of living is also a major factor driving the influx to places like Greenville.
Greenville Habitat hosts networking events to boost Black homeownership
The networking event is designed to facilitate collaboration between minority-owned and other local businesses.
United Way event explores shared responsibility for ‘Poverty, By Greenville’
“Poverty isn’t simply the condition of not having enough money,” Matthew Desmond writes in his book. “It’s the condition of not having enough choice and being taken advantage of because of that.”
GOAL coalition keeps focus on Greenville’s affordable housing, mental health
GOAL consists of 26 congregations and is an affiliate of the Direct Action and Research Training Center.