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To the drawing board

Designs unveiled for Greenville’s Airport District

A rendering of a road with a bridge over it and an airplane taking flight above.

A multimodel tunnel is one idea to extend the airport’s north runway. | Rendering by the city of Greenville + Arcadis

The City of Greenville has a new focus area known as the “Airport District,” encompassing the area between Pleasantburg Drive and Haywood Road (south of I-385 and north of Laurens Road), with the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) and the Greenville Convention Center as its anchors.

What are they focused on?

In 2023, city leaders will craft a 15-year master plan that pairs the city’s economic development goals with the logistical requirements of developing around an airport.

The consulting team at CallisonRTKL — a global architecture, planning, and design company — is offering its expertise. Peek at some of the firm’s airport-related designs in other markets.

While the city explores how to best support growth around the airport to support more recreation and commerce opportunities, GMU is also focused on its growth, with plans to work with the FAA on improvements and additional resources to its runways and facilities.

GVL_Airport_District_Planning_Study_APR2023 — What do you want to see in this area? | Map via the City of Greenville

How can I get involved?

After last month’s public visioning session, which gave Greenvillians a chance to be heard early in the planning process, it’s time to develop more detailed plans.

A two-day charrette (read: design session) kicks off today, April 25, at the Greenville Convention Center in room 104B.

Residents can speak with the city’s planners, designers, market specialists, and engineers to help create detailed designs for different areas in the Airport District.

Want to participate? Join the all-day sessions from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or swing by after work for a daily summary and public comment session from 5 to 6 p.m.

Asked

What would you like to see in the Airport District?

Share your ideas

Events

Tuesday, April 25

Networking Schmetworking | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Gather GVL, 126 Augusta St., Greenville | Free entry | Leave with a friend, not a business card, at this gathering for young professionals in the Greenville area — discounts are offered at GBX, JBX, and Mercado.
Governor’s School String Chamber Concert | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, 15 University St., Greenville | Free | Enjoy an evening of chamber music performed by the string students.

Wednesday, April 26

Salsa Dance Class | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Dance United, 580 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | $15 | Learn to dance Salsa with or without a partner — beginner and intermediate classes are available.
It’s Alright, It’s Ok, It’s Comedy | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 8:30-10 p.m. | Radio Room Greenville, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Free entry | Stop by for your midweek dose of laughter at this open mic night.

Thursday, April 27

Kenny Chesney: I Go Back Tour | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $76-$170 | “When The Sun Goes Down” head to The Well and sing along to your favorite Kenny Chesney hits, with an opening set from Kelsea Ballerini.
Thursday Jazz Night and Half-Off Bottles of Wine | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Topsoil Restaurant, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry | Enjoy a duo from Greenville Jazz Collective and half-off selected bottles of wine.

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Travel

Travel and Outdoors

Beer-lover’s getaway: Three must-visit breweries in Columbia, SC

Presented by a GVLtoday Partner

Enjoy local brews and watch planes take off and land from Hunter-Gatherer Brewery at the Hangar. | Photo by Sean Rayford for Experience Columbia SC

For beer fans, a trip to Columbia, SC wouldn’t be complete without a stop (or several) at one of the city’s many local breweries and taprooms. You’ll need to plan more than one trip to hit them all, so here are just a few to get you started:

Savage Craft Ale Works | Our pick: The Galaxy Banger Hazy IPA
Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse | Our pick: The Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
Steel Hands Brewing | Our pick: The Coffee Lager*

Explore more capital city sips

News Notes

List

Felicidades, Papi’s. The Riverplace taco spot in downtown landed on Mashed’s list, “The Best Taco in Every State.” The site highlights Papi’s Al Pastor Taco as “the best of the bunch” while shouting out the food’s freshness and the friendly staff.

Opening

Mr. Fries Man — a Los Angeles-founded french fry chain — will open its first SC location at 95 Halton Rd. in Greenville on Saturday, April 29. Get ready to build your own custom fries or pick from its creations. We’re eyeing the buffalo ranch chicken fries + the lemon garlic crab and shrimp fries. (Upstate Business Journal)

State

Money in the state budget could fund “large-scale building updates” to the SC Technology and Aviation Center, which houses Lockheed Martin’s operations. The $55 million would be considered a “one-time major update that would last another 30 to 40 years at SCTAC.” (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Number

1.1 million+. That’s how many students have participated in The Greenville Drive’s Reading All-Stars program over the last 15+ years. Tonight and tomorrow night, the Drive — in partnership with Michelin — will celebrate Greenville County Schools students who qualified for a free ticket to the game with a parade around the field and the chance to meet the players.

Tech

J.L. Mann High School students are taking their robots on the road to compete in the Vex World Championship, the largest robotics competition in the world. The robotics team is in Dallas until Thursday, May 4, competing against 800 other teams from across the world. (FOX Carolina)

Job

Looking for a wild new opportunity? The Greenville Zoo is hiring part-time seasonal guest services staff. Stop by today, April 25, for open interviews starting at 11 a.m. — applicants must be 18+.

Finance

Did you know April is Youth Financial Literacy Month? One way to help your children or grandchildren learn to manage their money responsibly: Open a Youth Account for them at Greenville Federal Credit Union. Here’s how it works.*

Wellness

Has your news feed (or TikTok) been robbing you of your productivity and focus? (Same.) This natural adaptogen supplement can increase cognitive function without the use of traditional medications. Bonus: 15% off and a 30-day money-back guarantee.*

Drink

Looking for a refreshing spring cocktail? This Ultra Seltzer Hollywood Highball features fresh lime and cilantro — pro tip: pair with nachos.*

Kids

Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.*

Try This

Experience Biltmore as an Annual Passholder

Try This: Experience Biltmore as an Annual Passholder

Presented by a GVLtoday Partner

Slideshow of Biltmore exhibits in the spring.

Imagine being able to take this in for free, any time you want. | Photo by AVLtoday

For WNC natives like me, it isn’t officially spring in the mountains until Biltmore Estate is drenched in brilliant, blossoming flowers. City Editor Brook here, and I recently tiptoed through the tulips and explored the benefits of being an Annual Passholder, which includes unlimited daytime visits to Biltmore year-round. (Pro tip: Passes are on sale now until Sunday, April 30.) Read along to discover how you can Try This.

What we tried:

We took a complimentary-for-Passholders daytime tour of Biltmore. While it’s always awe-inspiring, it’s currently resplendent with dazzling greenery + blooms galore.

What not to miss:

The gardens and the Conservatory. Featuring thousands of colorful tulips and home to the estate’s annual Biltmore Blooms display, the gardens are simply stunning.

The glass-enclosed Conservatory boasts an array of exotic, tropical, and rare plants — including the breathtaking Orchid Room featuring more than 500 orchids — and is so lovely it’s nearly impossible to tear your eyes away. That is, until you find you’ve worked up an appetite and need sustenance, which you can find at Antler Hill Village.

Pro tip: Annual Passholders enjoy discounts on shopping, dining, and lodging, plus discounted tickets for their friends + family and free entry for kids 16 and under.*

What we're still talking about

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor

Have you noticed the piles of dirt on the perimeter of GMU? I spent some time at the airport recently, and it turns out there’s a pretty creative story behind the mounds. As the airport prepares to grow, its team reached out to local developers and accepts leftover dirt donations to pile up and save for the airport’s future projects. We dig it.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We’re getting to know the stories behind Greenville’s street names.

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