7/23/2013. Downtown Greenville s Success. Downtown Greenville s Success

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1 Downtown Greenville s Success What makes Greenville unique and successful? Community development Public space Partnerships Greenville s experience is not just about downtown Jumping off place to surrounding communities Make memories (restaurants, theaters, parks, events) Downtown Greenville s Success 1

2 Community Development Focus on neighborhoods - create sustainable neighborhoods Comprehensive approach instead of just focusing on individual projects Make sure we have affordable housing but also focus on: Workforce development Connectivity to parks and open space Mixed income housing instead of just low income housing Small business development Community Development Community Development City s response to decreased federal funding is to leverage funds by developing partnerships with: For profit and non-profit housing developers Workforce development providers Human service providers Schools Community and environmental groups 2

3 Community Development City one of only 14 to receive joint funding from both HUD and DOT to create sustainable, livable community Connections for Sustainability initiative focuses on west side of downtown $1.8 million grant and three year planning effort to link affordable housing, transportation options and economic development opportunities City-wide housing strategy and Bus Rapid Transit feasibility strategy Community park plan Comprehensive plan Livability Educator position Create a business-friendly environment Focus on downtown as employment and entertainment center for the region Look to the private sector to support the City s efforts through public-private partnerships Focus on commercial corridors to support surrounding neighborhoods and serve as gateways Support local entrepreneurs efforts Take risks where appropriate 3

4 Commercial Corridors Use resources to concentrate on specific issues to leverage private investment Façade Improvement Program - up to $10,000 match for approved changes to buildings or shopping centers Completed 32 projects citywide $280,000 public investment has generated $22.7 million in private investment Utility undergrounding and relocation $1 million Haywood Road project spurred redevelopment of Crosspointe Plaza Relocation of poles along Augusta Road to the rear of properties will facilitate new landscaping and lighting Public-Private Partnerships Focus on private space for public use Early success Hyatt Past 20 years - Wachovia/Wells Fargo Plaza, Court Square, WestEnd Market, Village Green, RiverPlace, Fluor Field Public infrastructure sidewalks, sewer, streetscape, public parking spaces Today - Project One $100 million private investment that demolished a blighted block and created 300,000 SF of new space including home for Clemson s MBA program, corporate headquarters for Certus Bank and new retail and restaurants including Brooks Brothers, Anthropologie and Tupelo Honey City s commitment - funding new public space with water feature, shade structure, new granite paving, trees and lighting 4

5 Foster Entrepreneurs NEXT Program Started by City and Greenville Chamber 100+ businesses Attracts and grows high impact technology companies NEXT Innovation Center partnership with private developer to house some of the companies The City, NEXT, GADC and SCRA are working to attract private capital to the area and hosted venture capital groups last year that resulted in more than $63 million in investment Iron Yard downtown business accelerator that serves as a co-work space for artists, programmers and event planners Greenville Takes Risks Revitalized Main Street - converted highway through downtown to create tree-lined street with wide sidewalks Demolished highway bridge covering historic falls and created a world-class pedestrian bridge Moved baseball stadium downtown Public-private partnership model is filled with risks Set the Bar High Not only offer standard government services, but take those services to the next level Proactive and visible Fire and Police School Resource Officers Police on bicycles and on the trails Neighborhood meetings Robust recycling program and leaf collection Free annual events like the electronics recycling program, shredding events and two recycling centers 5

6 Make day-to-day life easier for citizens and enhance visitors experience Downtown trolleys - free shuttle for residents and visitors running every 35 minutes providing convenient access to downtown s amenities Recreation vehicle - accessible bus that gives senior citizens and city residents with disabilities greater access to weekly programs, activities, and field trips offered through the City s community centers. Bike Racks - Greenlink buses are equipped with bicycle racks allowing individuals to combine bus transit with miles of trails, greenways and bike lanes Swamp Rabbit Trail App - provides useful trip-planning information, featuring trail amenities and points of interest, as well as special considerations for a safe experience (photos, IPIX 360 degree images and audio available at select locations) Mobi-Rec - increases opportunities for youth to participate in safe, quality, structured play and recreation in areas where services are not available 6

7 Partner with stakeholders to enhance or pilot programs Greening of Greenville Partnership with GE, Duke Energy, Greenville County, GSP International Airport & the Green Ribbon Advisory Committee Three pilot programs designed to reduce Greenville s carbon footprint, gas dependence and CO2 emissions SmartBuilding Advantage - retrofit program for commercial buildings downtown with 50/50 cost share on energy audits and customized utility incentives LED Streetlight Pilot replacement of more than 30 streetlights on Main Street with LED lights EV Ecosystem - development of electric vehicle infrastructure and introduction of electric vehicles into the marketplace Weather the Storm Partnership with Duke Energy Pays up to $1,500 to bury residential service lines Dedicated staff position to facilitate program Downtown Greenville It s About the Details City s Living Room Provide amenities - benches, landscaping, bike racks, water fountains, public restrooms, bells in trees, Thoughts on the Walk Invest in keeping it clean Pressure wash sidewalks Clean light fixtures Cigarette pick-up Painting features Graffiti removal Sticker, poster/flyer removal 7

8 Downtown Greenville It s About the Details Visitor Convenience Public restrooms More to Enjoy signs direct to businesses off Main Street Falls Park and parking directional signs Kiosk with maps and event listing Visitor Center kiosk Restaurant menu Things to do E Coupons Downtown Details This is Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Leadership Vision is Important But You Must Be Able to Convert Your Vision Into Reality 8