One of my favorite things about writing this newsletter is finding ways to activate our audience to be a part of Greenville’s growth, and there’s a great new opportunity to do that.
We’re five years into the GVL2040 comprehensive plan and it’s time for an update, so a public survey is now open to gather community input. There will also be public workshops, hosted by the City of Greenville, giving residents a chance to weigh in on how our city should continue evolving.
GVL2040 is already a long-term vision for growth focused on housing, green space, and mobility, but the city plans to introduce a new focus on resiliency to the plan.
The survey takes ~10–15 minutes to complete. Pro tip: It can be resumed anytime from the same device.
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The development supports GVL2040, which you just read about. | Rendering via the City of Greenville
Coming Soon
Phase one of Enclave Laurens was approved by the City of Greenville’s Planning Commission, bringing 244 residential units — including 10% workforce housing — and 4,000 sqft of retail near Laurens Road. The four-story building will feature open space, wide sidewalks, and direct access to the Swamp Rabbit Trail Green Line. Construction could begin by the year’s end.
Open
Kitchen Sync’s Eastside location is now open for dinner, Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. Lunch is coming soon. Find them at 2420 Hudson Road in Greer.
Mansion Monday
This gated, 6,000+ sqft Cliffs at Keowee Springs estate boasts 300 ft of shoreline, a plunge pool, private dock, wine room, and luxe primary suite. With vaulted ceilings, accordion doors, and views for days, it’s the ultimate lake lover’s dream.
Featured
Greenville landed on Newsweek’s list of top foodie small cities, lauding our revitalized downtown and diverse eats. From farm-fresh Southern plates to birria ramen, goat korma, and gyros, Greenville’s culinary scene keeps expanding. Read the full feature.
Development
Tricon Residential broke ground on a 93-unit built-to-rent townhome community east of Simpsonville on Thursday, Aug. 6. Offering three-bedroom floor plans, two-car garages, and amenities like a pool, dog park, and pickleball courts, it aims to deliver quality, affordable single-family living by Sept. 2026. (Upstate Business Journal)
Award
Greenville scoreda nomination for Best Collegiate Sports Event for hosting the 2025 SEC Women’s Basketball Championship. Now in its third year here, the tournament pumped $19.5 million into the local economy, filled 20,700+ hotel rooms, and supported nearly 4,000 jobs. Help bring home the win by voting.
Biz
Historic 25 E. Court St., home to the 1902 American Cigar Factory, offers 16,000 sqft for lease in Downtown Greenville. Available spaces include nearly 5,700 sqft on the third floor and 10,000 sqft on the fourth, with building-top signage for full-floor tenants. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Show
Curated and hosted by 19-time GRAMMY winner Béla Fleck, this all-star celebration of “all things banjo” brings genre-bending brilliance to Brevard in WNC. Big names, big sound, one night only: Saturday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets.*
Drink
Cold brew, but make it sparkle. This fizzy, refreshing twist on your favorite pick-me-up is the perfect sip for hot days and slow mornings. Get the recipe + refresh your day.*
A swing and a miss on our part — Team South Carolina isn’t making its Little League World Series debut this year. In fact, Taylors’ own Northwood Little League punched their ticket a decade ago in 2015.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Happy First Day of School to the 77,500+ students headed back in Greenville County Schools and beyond today. Of course, we want to see (and share) your FDOS pics. Feel free to just hit reply on this email.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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