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Cutting cars on Court?
Bonus: There would be more space to wait for your table at Jones. | Photo via Google Maps
After the City of Greenville piloted its “Meet Me on Main” program last summer, closing parts of Main Street to traffic, 60% of you told us you wanted the program to stick around.
While it’s not Main Street, the City of Greenville is thinking about turning part of East Court Street into a pedestrian-only area with an all-weather market and event structure between Main Street and Falls Street.
“The project will be in conjunction with a proposed private development in the existing parking lot adjacent to East Court Street,” the listing said, talking about this proposed seven-story, mixed-use development.
Key goals include:
Removing the vehicular connection to Main Street
Maintaining limited access from Falls Street
Preserving access to nearby parking and alleys
Replacing on-street parking with a flexible outdoor venue for markets, dining, and events
Prioritizing pedestrians by enhancing sidewalks, raising crosswalks, and improving lighting, landscaping, and street furnishings
“The request for proposals is the first step... and will help establish potential costs,” the Post and Courier reported after speaking with the City of Greenville. “The city will make future decisions once those costs are established.”
Asked
Asked
What do you think of this idea?
A. I love it. B. I’m not a fan. C. I’m not sure yet.
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Greenville County Administrator Joe Kernell is entering his final 18 months on the job after the County Council approved a contract extension for the role he’s held since 2004. A national search for his replacement will begin immediately, with plans to overlap leadership for a smooth transition. (Greenville Journal)
Announced
Rock the Country returns to Anderson July 25 and July 26 as part of a nationwide tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Headliners include Creed, Shinedown, Gretchen Wilson, and Ludacris, with additional country and rock acts rounding out the two-day lineup. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
Open
Qdoba is now open next to the Publix on Fork Shoals Road, the first of two new Upstate locations, with another coming soon to The Shops at Greenridge.
Eat
That’s not the only Mexican-style eatery with a new location in Mauldin —Nixtamal Mexican Kitchen is now open at BridgeWay Station. It’s the fourth location for this local restaurant with other spots in Greer, Simpsonville, and Boiling Springs.
Number
1,600. That’s how many trees the City of Greenville is planting to replace those lost during Helene. Watch how the city is sustaining our tree canopy, which puts the green in Greenville.
Edu
The Goddard School opened a new early childhood education center on Harrison Bridge Road in Simpsonville. The 15,000-sqft campus adds 45 teaching jobs and serves about 250 children ages six weeks to six years. (Greenville Journal)
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Drink
Coffee Crawling into February
Canvas Coffee (pictured), Cohesive Coffee, Sole Espresso Bar, and A20 are on the list so far. | Photo by GVLtoday
Calling all coffee connoisseurs. A new Coffee Crawl is brewing, taking over some of Greenville’s favorite coffee shops for the entire month of February.
This month-long coffee tour is your excuse to break the routine and sip your way through new spots for a fraction of the price. While Greenville pricing hasn’t been released yet, other cities offered a $15–$20 pass packed with $40 worth of coffee credits.
Crawl Passes go on sale soon, so hop on the waitlist to be first in line. Once it kicks off, you’ll have 28 days to visit 8+ participating Greenville shops, each serving up a $5 credit.
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Personally, cutting cars on Court makes a lot of sense to me. East Court Street already functions more like a connector than a downtown destination, so turning part of it into a pedestrian-first space feels like a natural extension of Main Street. In fact, it reminds me of Boise’s 8th Street Promenade I saw while on a trip with Greenville leaders last fall.
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