In 2017, the Peace Center presented their proposed master plan to the Greenville City Council, which included renovations of the Roe Coach Factory, plus two other buildings on Main Street: the Markley + the Gullick. The first phase of this larger master plan included the restoration of the Wyche Pavilion.
On July 9, the City of Greenville’s Design Review Board will be holding a meeting at 4 p.m. in City Hall to discuss the project.
Here’s what we know so far:
- The Peace Center has changed its plans for the restoration, hence the need for the meeting on July 9.
- The July 9 meeting follows a public hearing held back in February, where the Design Review Board shared some recommendations on the Wyche restoration plans. The design was updated based on this feedback – the goal is to preserve the elements needed to turn the pavilion into a fully functioning venue, while also not overpowering the existing Pavilion.
- Megan Riegel, Peace Center President + CEO, says, “Together we’ve found solutions to enhance the public park along the river from Broad Street to Falls Park and at the same time preserve and activate one of our privately-owned buildings…We look forward to a time when the Wyche reaches its full potential, offering year-round concerts, community engagement programs, lectures and events of all kinds.”
- The new design will be created by Summerour and Associates. Elements will include an emphasis on the iconic shell of the Wyche, custom-made windows + doors, wooden floors + ceiling fans, plus lighting and an HVAC system which will allow the pavilion to be used year-round.
That’s all for now, but we’ll be sure to share the updated info with you after the meeting
