South Greensboro Area Plan - Public Review Draft - 9.25.25

GOALS Filling in Our Framework describes our land use and development: how the patterns of buildings, roads, and other manmade parts of the city can create a more vibrant and livable Greensboro. This Big Idea focuses on how we arrange our land uses for where we live, work, attend school, shop, and enjoy our free time. Filling in Our Framework describes our land use and development: how the patterns of buildings, roads, and other manmade parts of the city can create a more vibrant and livable Greensboro. This Big Idea focuses on how we arrange our land uses for where we live, work, attend school, shop, and enjoy our free time. Filling in Our Framework describes our land use and development: how the patterns of buildings, roads, and other manmade parts of the city can create a more vibrant and livable Greensboro. This Big Idea focuses on how we arrange our land uses for where we live, work, attend school, shop, and enjoy our free time. » Calls for infill and mixed-use redevelopment along Randleman Road and at key nodes. » Identifies activity centers, urban transition areas, and key corridors as priorities for future growth. » Provides conceptual focus area plans to guide redevelopment and land use decisions. A B C Creating Great Places describes the creation of interesting, attractive places and vibrant public spaces in neighborhoods across Greensboro, in downtown, and with our historic resources. Creating Great Places describes the creation of interesting, attractive places and vibrant public spaces in neighborhoods across Greensboro, in downtown, and with our historic resources. 1 GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan The GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan is Greensboro’s official comprehensive plan that outlines the City’s long-term vision for growth, development, and quality of life through the year 2040. It serves as a strategic roadmap to guide decisions on land use, housing, transportation, and economic development. This shows how the South Greensboro Area Plan relates to the Six Big Ideas and relevant goals in GSO 2040 .

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GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan| 22 GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan| 22 Growing Economic Competitiveness describes building a prosperous, resilient economy that creates equitable opportunities to succeed. This Big Idea includes strategies designed to strengthen our economy through job creation and attraction, diversification of our local economy, and building a steady and growing tax base. Becoming Car Optional describes our aim to expand quality transportation options beyond cars and maintain an efficient transportation system that allows people and goods to travel throughout Greensboro. This Big Idea focuses on lessening our dependence on cars and reducing the pressure to have multiple cars per household. Prioritizing Sustainability describes our leadership role in environmental stewardship, social equity, and a resilient economy. This Big Idea focuses on protecting our natural resources, ensuring that residents live in a healthy environment with equitable access to public services and a voice in governance, while also making Greensboro’s economy resilient to changes at the regional, national, and global scale. Building Community Connections describes our quality of life, the culture, arts, and places that make Greensboro unique and memorable, and the ties that bind us together as a community. This Big Idea includes strategies to improve livability, strengthen neighborhoods, increases our public safety, expand housing affordability, and build Greensboro’s identity as a University City. Becoming Car Optional describes our aim to expand quality transportation options beyond cars and maintain an efficient transportation system that allows people and goods to travel throughout Greensboro. This Big Idea focuses on lessening our dependence on cars and reducing the pressure to have multiple cars per household. Prioritizing Sustainability describes our leadership role in environmental stewardship, social equity, and a resilient economy. This Big Idea focuses on protecting our natural resources, ensuring that residents live in a healthy environment with equitable access to public services and a voice in governance, while also making Greensboro’s economy resilient to changes at the regional, national, and global scale. Building Community Connections describes our quality of life, the culture, arts, and places that make Greensboro unique and memorable, and the ties that bind us together as a community. This Big Idea includes strategies to improve livability, strengthen neighborhoods, increases our public safety, expand housing affordability, and build Greensboro’s identity as a University City. Growing Economic Competitiveness describes building a prosperous, resilient economy that creates equitable opportunities to succeed. This Big Idea includes strategies designed to strengthen our economy through job creation and attraction, diversification of our local economy, and building a steady and growing tax base. Creating Great Places describes the creation of interesting, attractive places and vibrant public spaces in neighborhoods across Greensboro, in downtown, and with our historic resources. Becoming Car Optional describes our aim to expand quality transportation options beyond cars and maintain an efficient transportation system that allows people and goods to travel throughout Greensboro. This Big Idea focuses on lessening our dependence on cars and reducing the pressure to have multiple cars per household. Prioritizing Sustainability describes our leadership role in environmental stewardship, social equity, and a resilient economy. This Big Idea focuses on protecting our natural resources, ensuring that residents live in a healthy environment with equitable access to public services and a voice in governance, while also making Greensboro’s economy resilient to changes at the regional, national, and global scale. Building Community Connections describes our quality of life, the culture, arts, and places that make Greensboro unique and memorable, and the ties that bind us together as a community. This Big Idea includes strategies to improve livability, strengthen neighborhoods, increases our public safety, expand housing affordability, and build Greensboro’s identity as a University City. Draft

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» Recommends expanding housing types (townhomes, duplexes, “missing middle,” multifamily) near corridors and centers. » Highlights public art and gateway features to enhance neighborhood character. » Suggests activating vacant/underutilized spaces with pop-ups, markets, and temporary uses. » Proposes upgrades to parks with improved amenities and access. » Focus area plans show places with mixed-use, walkable streets, and public spaces.

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Growing Economic Competitiveness describes building a prosperous, resilient economy that creates equitable opportunities to succeed. This Big Idea includes strategies designed to strengthen our economy through job creation and attraction, diversification of our local economy, and building a steady and growing tax base. » Highlights public art, festivals, and cultural programming as ways to celebrate diversity. » Recognizes local businesses and faith institutions as community anchors. » Suggests improved city-resident communication, multilingual outreach, and youth engagement. » Addresses public safety, code enforcement, and housing stability through collaborative strategies.

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PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT - 9/25/25