South Greensboro Area Plan - Public Review Draft - 9.25.25

Synthesized Summary of Three Community Documents

Community Engagement and Feedback: Lack of Comprehensive Recreational Offerings: Residents feel neglected due to the lack of recreational amenities and infrastructure investment. Two Distinct Towns: Perception of inequality between affluent parts of Greensboro and Southeast Greensboro, referred to as the “Haves” and the “Have Nots.” Zoning, Planning, Land Use, and Housing: Rezoning Concerns: Tension between residents and applicants during zoning hearings. Concerns about the concentration of multi-family housing and the decline in property management quality. Targeted Land Uses: Belief that certain land uses (e.g., multi-family housing, gas stations, convenience stores) are intentionally placed in Southeast Greensboro. Disconnect with Comprehensive Plan: Residents feel the Future Land Use and Future Built Form Maps do not align with their expectations and needs. Randleman Road Corridor Plan: Frustration over the lack of implementation, leading to a sense of neglect and distrust in the planning process. Proximity to Industrial Areas: Concerns about the negative impacts of industrial uses and truck traffic on residential areas. Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Lack of Infrastructure: Need for sidewalks, pedestrian paths, sound walls, road resurfacing, stormwater management, and parks and recreational amenities. Inequity in Capital Investment: Comparisons with more affluent parts of the city, feeling that Southeast Greensboro is not receiving its fair share of capital funds. Condition of Parks and Recreational Amenities : Poor maintenance and lack of quality parks, leading to feelings of neglect and frustration.

Code Enforcement and Quality of Life: Code Enforcement Issues: Bulk items left on sidewalks, poor condition of retail centers, lack of enforcement of parking and other ordinances. Environmental Justice: Concerns about air quality from truck and automobile emissions and lack of green space to offset pollution. Community Relations and Trust: Lack of Accountability and Follow-Through: Residents feel there is a lack of accountability and follow-through from the City, leading to a sense of neglect and frustration. Desire for Collaboration: Preference for collaboration with the City, but feeling that adversarial approaches are necessary to get attention. Communication Issues: Residents feel information is selectively shared, with little notice of public input meetings, leading to distrust. Safety and Security: Crime and Safety Concerns: Issues with crime, safety, and homelessness, feeling that there is a lack of response to these problems. Prostitution and Panhandling: Specific concerns about locations like JJ Drive and the Cavalier Inn, Plasma Center.

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PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT - 9/25/25