From reimagining City Hall to expanding community spaces, the City of Greenville has big plans on deck for fiscal year 2026. City Manager Shannon Lavrin outlined these priorities in her “State of the City” address, presented to city council during a work session on Monday, May 12.
City Hall
After unveiling plans last fall to demolish the current City Hall, a feasibility study is now underway for possible renovations to City Hall, with the city looking to update the building’s exterior to better complement downtown’s skyline.
“We are exploring a project that will relocate council chambers to the first floor, along with an engaging public entrance and an opportunity for a small restaurant, cafe, and coffee shop,” Lavrin said.
Community Centers
Work is already in progress at the new Southernside Community Center and the renovated Nicholtown Community Center, which are currently under construction, while the Viola Community Center is in the design and permitting phase. The city has also signed a contract to redesign the West Greenville Community Center.
Other initiatives
Rapid fire, here are other forthcoming projects highlighted by the Greenville Journal:
- Putting together a plan for the future of West Greenville
- Hiring a planner to help shape what’s next for the Haynie-Sirrine property
- Kicking off a downtown ambassador program in the fall
- Giving the downtown design rules an update
- Wrapping up the downtown transportation master plan
- Getting to work on plans for Mayberry Street by Unity Park
Looking back
Lavrin also celebrated key wins from fiscal year 2025, including Greenville’s lowest crime rate in a decade, three miles of new sidewalk with seven high-visibility crossings, and land purchases for affordable housing and green space.
Want to see more milestones? Here’s what else the city is proud of.
