09.25.2024

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Greenville’s City Hall building will undergo a renovation

Aerial shot of current city hall building (tall, multi-story, black mid-century building)

Out with the old, in with the new. | Photo by The City of Greenville

Built in 1972, Greenville’s 102,000-sqft City Hall needs updates for safety, energy efficiency, and modern workspaces. Renovation, rather than relocation, keeps City Hall anchored downtown where it’s been since 1938. That’s why the city just issued a Request for Proposals for design services, due Sept. 30, 2025.

The plan

Renovate the first six floors to house departments like the Mayor’s Office, City Manager, Finance, and Parks + Rec
Shell out floors seven through 10 for future use
Add a new City Council chambers and employee entrance at the rear of the building

Mayor Knox White says the renovation reflects Greenville’s downtown resurgence — and moving Council chambers from the top floor to the ground floor underscores accessibility and public participation. Construction is expected to start in 2027 and wrap in 2028.

Inspo

Let’s pretend we’re scrolling on Pinterest looking for “City Hall inspo pics.” We turned to our newsletters around the country to see the unique features of their city halls.

Austin, TX | With its copper-clad angles and art-gallery-inspired interior, Austin’s City Hall doubles as a civic hub and concert-ready plaza.

San José, CA | Richard Meier’s glass-walled dome of a City Hall makes government feel transparent, with a central rotunda and plaza designed for protests, celebrations, and everyday gathering.

Boston, MA | This Brutalist City Hall is iconic — a concrete landmark with a sprawling plaza that hosts everything from rallies to festivals.

Dallas, TX | I.M. Pei’s upside-down pyramid design makes Dallas City Hall unforgettable, anchored by a wide public plaza and reflecting pool built for big civic moments.

Seattle, WA | A glass-and-steel City Hall, this building features open terraces, public art, and a rain-harvesting system, blending sustainability with a welcoming civic “front porch” feel in the heart of downtown.

What do you hope to see in the renovation? Let us know.

Events

Wednesday, Sept. 25

Music Bingo hosted by Lee Mills | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry | Can you recognize some of Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s new music director’s favorite songs?
Disney’s “The Lion King” | Wednesday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Peace Center | $70+ | Watch Pride Rock come to life in this Tony Award-winning musical.

Thursday, Sept. 26

Thursday Night Grooves + Pups | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 7-10 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza | Free | Bring your furry friend for a groovy night with live music from Helen Campbell and the Soup Troupe Trio.

Friday, Sept. 27

Community Accessible Yoga Class | Friday, Sept. 27 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Roger C. Peace Adaptive Sports and Wellness Center | Free with RSVP | Through adaptive postures, therapeutic breathing, and mindfulness, this class is designed to consider all bodies and abilities.
Kids’ Fest | Friday, Sept. 27 | 4-6 p.m. | Hughes Main Library | Free | Enjoy an afternoon of fun-filled activities including crafts, a playground, and face painting.

Saturday, Sept. 28

Family Freude Fest | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza | Free | The Greenville Symphony Orchestra takes over the plaza for a live outdoor performance.

Calendar of events here

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Real Estate

Office sublease: The Village of West Greenville

A 1,579-sqft and 3,517-sqft space are currently available in Poe West, located in the heart of the Village of West Greenville.

Looking for a move-in ready office space with free onsite parking right out the front door?

Two suites (1,579-sqft and 3,517-sqft) are now available in the newly-renovated Poe West, offering multiple private offices, breakout rooms, conference rooms, and open spaces — all fully furnished.

And let’s talk location. You’d be in the heart of the Village of West Greenville, just steps away from Village Grind, Coastal Crust, Bar Margaret, Six & Twenty Distillery, Indigo Flow, and more.

Take a look inside

News Notes

Try This

Beyond Van Gogh + Beyond Monet — a “cutting-edge” projection art show — is coming to the Greenville Convention Center. Van Gogh’s work will be on display starting Nov. 1 and Monet will follow on Nov. 15. Catch both shows until Dec. 22 + tickets go on sale tomorrow.

Sports

New coach, who’s this? The Swamp Rabbit Hockey team is welcoming two new(ish) coaches this season. Kyle Mountain starts his first full season as head coach + director of hockey operations and Adam Dauda is his assistant coach. Psst… opening night is less than a month away.

Coming Soon

Calling all golfers. The PGA Superstore is opening a location at 1117 Woodruff Rd. near the new Sierra store. Starting on Saturday, Oct. 26, you can shop all things golf, like a pro.

Plan Ahead

Sometimes you need to take a deep breath and LEGO. The Greenville Brick Convention LEGO Expo returns to the Greenville Shrine Club on Saturday, Nov. 2 + Sunday, Nov. 3. Enjoy play areas, life-sized LEGO models, and meet-and-greets with artists.

Art

The next time you stop by the TD Saturday Market, take a selfie in front of this new mural on Main + McBee. Reminder: The last market is Saturday, Oct. 26.

Eat

Greenville did not make the cut on WalletHub’s list of “Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians.” Guess they haven’t read our guide to vegetarian and vegan fare around town.

Now Open

Prisma Health’s new retail imaging center is officially open on Orchard Park Drive. Before you visit, you may have some questions. That’s why Prisma Health experts are here to chat all things radiology. Ask your questions + we’ll be back soon with the answers.*

Health

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month + National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Have questions? Prisma Health’s Dr. Stuart Cramer shares what you need to know about both diseases.*

Try This

If you’re looking to improve your financial wellness, Greenville Federal Credit Union offers a wide variety of resources. Members have access to one-on-one financial counseling, debt management services, and education tools. Learn more.*

Number

$294. That’s a real flight deal from GSP to Spain this year. Sign up for Going’s two-week free trial + never miss a great deal again.*

Development

Check “yes”

Approved: The Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood master plan

We love it when a plan comes together. | Rendering via the City of Greenville.

The fun just keeps on coming. The updated Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood master plan was unanimously approved by Greenville City Council on Monday, Sept. 23.

According to our friends at The Greenville Journal, city staff plans to rezone the neighborhood under the Greenville Development Code sometime next year.

What’s the plan?

A roadway connection between Dunbar + Church Streets
An update to the intersection at Haynie + Howie Streets to help with traffic flow
Mixed-use development (potentially adding affordable housing) along Church + Augusta Streets
Protection and preservation efforts for existing housing
Ideas for acquiring land that can be transformed into green space or affordable housing
Improvements to transportation and infrastructure like a multi-use path that would connect both sides of Church Street

The Buy

Shop the best shoes to pair with your fall wedding guest look, from Nordstrom’s “Wedding Guest” selection:

🥿 Save your ankles with sparkly Betsey Johnson flats.
👡 Choose champagne or silver for this five-star rated sandal.
💎 Add a touch of sparkle to your outfit with jeweled slingbacks.
👠 Go for style + function with a kitten heel on pointy-toe pumps.

More worth The Buy

Answered

Your best pickleball team names

Last week, we asked you to give us your best pickleball team names to celebrate the opening of PKL Park next month.

Here’s what you came up with:

“We’re a big dill” — Kristen P.
“Sweet and dilly” — Cynthia L.
“Brine and shine” — Lynda W.
“Greenville Gherkins” — Mary K.
“No bread, all butter” — K.I.
“Real dill” — Renee T.

Honorable mention

“You have to assemble a team of just Paul’s and name the team ‘The bickle-paulers’” — Will P.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie

From the editor

I am so excited for Beyond Van Gogh + Beyond Monet. I wanted to go when it came to Charlotte (hey, CLTtoday), but didn’t get a chance to. How lucky are we that we get amazing experiences like this in our city?

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