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GIS mapping decoded

Greenville’s GIS mapping decoded

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Get to know your neighborhood. | Photo by James Simpson Photography
Have you ever wished you had a map that highlighted all the hiking trails in city limits? Or maybe you want to visually see where all the libraries + voting polls are located. Look no further, Greenville. Meet GIS mapping — a go-to, visual resource used by the city, local organizations, and passionate locals to help us discover data about places in our community.

What is GIS?

GIS (geographic information system) is a tool for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. Maps are created through GIS software (like ArcGIS, Google Earth + more) to analyze physical locations and organize layers of info into visualizations in the form of maps and 3D scenes. Simply put, really cool virtually-layered maps.

How is it used locally?

Greenville County has a website dedicated to GIS. Here you can find mapping of school districts, emergency services, planning and land development, parcel lookups, and more.

To explore this Full GIS Access map:
  1. Click “search” in the upper left corner.
  2. Input your address.
  3. Click “community info” at the top in the center.
  4. Click on your home.
  5. Explore info about your property, election info, public safety details, nearby schools, and neighborhood parks.
There’s also the Greenville imap, which uses GIS to create maps of local resources like bus stops, affordable housing, health centers, quality childcare, food pantries, and shelters.

The City also maintains a list of maps (PDF + interactive) based on GIS, which includes city services, historic districts, flood zones, cemeteries, and downtown parking.

Our picks

Here are a few interactive GIS maps to explore:
  • Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail | Find parking, restrooms, and water fountains + see trail spurs and natural-surface areas of the trail.
  • Public Arts Tour | Explore statues and murals around our city.
  • Parks Finder | Find a park in walking distance (or one you didn’t know existed).
  • Falls Park Tour | Digitally tour each of Falls Park’s elements + learn the history behind Liberty Bridge, Tate Plaza, and the Old Mill Garden.
The City of Greenville has also used GIS maps for its special events. Follow @gvilleevents on Instagram where they share the links for holiday happenings, Fall for Greenville, and more.
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Events
Thursday, Feb. 1
  1. Neighborhood Night | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | Free | Visit the museum and its exhibits without paying admission.
  2. Sweet & Sour: A Cheese and Beer Tasting | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy an evening of cheese from Sweet Grass Dairy paired with sour beers from near and far.
  3. John Crist: The Emotional Support Tour | Thursday, Feb. 1-Friday, Feb. 2 | 7 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $29.75-$89.75 | Comedian John Crist, known for his stand up and social media sketches, will take the stage.
Friday, Feb. 2
  1. Annual Mardi Gras Party | Friday, Feb. 2 | 6 p.m. | Open Art Studios Greenville, 14 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | See local art for sale by ~30 artists, try your luck at getting baby in the king cake, collect some beads (with no strings attached), and enjoy NOLA tunes.
Saturday, Feb. 3
  1. Throw in the Towel Party | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Pangaea Brewing Company, 115 Welborn St., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy a free yoga class, shop local vendors, and spend the day celebrating whether you’ve stuck with your New Year’s resolution or not.
  2. Ice Cream for Breakfast Day | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 9 a.m. | Clare’s Creamery, Multiple locations | Free entry | Enjoy special ice cream breakfast flavors at this annual celebration.
  3. Stick it to Cancer Night | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $30-$58 | The Swamp Rabbits take the ice against the Jacksonville Iceman in special jerseys to raise awareness for cancer research.
Calendar of events here
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Chestnut Coffeehouse is opening a new location in Five Forks across from Sportsclub. We’ll keep you posted on an opening date, but until then you can sip on lattes and grab a bite at the Verdae + the Simpsonville locations.
Biz
  • Eggs Up Grill will open in the former Gretchen’s ABS Cakes, Cafe, and Supplies space in Mauldin this spring or summer. It will be the largest Eggs Up Grill in the country + feature a fryer for the first time, making way for menu items like chicken and waffles. (Upstate Business Journal)
Drink
  • Naked Pasta — located at 1286 Pendleton St. in the Village of West Greenville — is adding a wine and beer bar + small plates. The shop aims to be a place for you to visit before going out to dinner while also keeping its roots of selling ingredients and handmade pasta to cook at home. (Greenville Journal)
Travel
Eat
  • Daylight Burrito — slinging San Diego-style breakfast burritos — says this Saturday’s pop-up at Scout’s Doughnuts at 8:30 a.m. (until sell out) will be the last one “for a bit.” We’ll miss you while you’re gone, Daylight Burrito.
Seasonal
  • Save the date for the Garden of Love Valentine’s Day pop-up at Savereign on Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Shop local vendors including Philo Floral, Grown Wild Paper Co., and Mom Gilt vintage.
Feel Good
  • It’s like finding a needle ring in a haystack recycling bin. City of Greenville Public Works employees spent hours searching a recycling bin after a woman lost her diamond wedding band while tossing her recyclables over the weekend. The hard work paid off and the ring was returned to its owner.
Featured Deal
  • Love is in the hair. Now through Wednesday, Feb. 14, Blo Blow Dry Bar is running a Galentine’s Special. When you and a friend book together (use code GNO24), you’ll each save $10 on your blow out. Psst… you could use that $10 savings to add on a head massage. Book now.*
Cause
  • Laissez les bon temps rouler with a night of Mardi Gras Magic on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 7-10 p.m. at Rutherford. Treat yourself to creole food, jazz music, an authentic King Cake, signature Big Easy cocktails + more to help raise funds for The Junior League of Greenville’s grants program and community projects. Score tickets.*
Home
  • This Valentine’s Day decor is making our hearts skip a beat and includes heart-shaped wreaths, neon “love” signs, heart-shaped felt garlands, and cozy red blankets.*
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The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024

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Six & Main’s snacks, cards, and home goods might just be our love language. | Graphic by 6AM City
As you flip your calendar to February today, consider this your official reminder that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We’re making it easy for you to find the sweetest, most unique gifts for friends, family, and significant others. Bonus: These gifts ship right to your door. Scroll and shop your favorites.

Our picks

  • City Editor Danielle’s pick: “Name something more romantic than a night spent together on a porch swing. Palmetto Craft has you covered with this chain swing (and for $100 more you can get a glider) all made right here in Greenville.”
  • City Editor Stephanie’s pick: “I’m a firm believer that you can never have too many glasses or mugs. Something about drinking out of one of these makes me feel so fancy.”
Want more options? Swoon over Six & Main’s Valentine’s Day collection.
30+ more gift ideas
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor
Did anyone else watch the new season of “Love on the Spectrum?” I had the best time watching Upstate native Tanner, who describes himself as “a kind young man who spreads joy all around the world.” I even spotted some familiar Greenville locations. My friend Ava Braatz caught up with Tanner yesterday, and I can’t wait to catch the story on Access Carolina.
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