Greenville’s getting a new 12-story tower

Greenville’s Design Review Board approved plans for a mixed-use development on the site of the former Municipal Court Building and the former American Legion building.

GVL_Municipal_Court_Rendering_MAR2026

To compare, the Landmark Building is 26 stories. | Rendering by Johnston Design Group

Adding to Greenville’s skyline, the Design Review Board approved a new 12-story mixed-use tower on North Main Street.

The plans for the former Municipal Court Building and the former American Legion building propose:

  • A stronger gateway and arrival experience into downtown from the north
  • Enhanced pedestrian experience towards McPherson Park
  • 280 apartments
  • ~6,000 sqft of commercial space designed for food-oriented retail
  • ~285 structured parking spaces concealed by street-level commercial spaces

The full development calls for two mixed-use buildings facing Main Street and one smaller residential building on Academy Street, but this approval is only for the first tower. The second and third phases will require additional approvals.

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