South Greensboro Area Plan - Public Review Draft - 9.25.25

Introduction

Moving Around

» Describes the study area’s geography, demographics, and history. » Highlights the area’s blend of urban, suburban, and rural characteristics. » Reviews past planning efforts and community conversations that informed this plan.

» Addresses transportation challenges and opportunities for multimodal improvements. » Recommends roadway improvements, sidewalk networks, traffic calming, and better freight truck traffic management. » Focuses on three primary corridors: Randleman Road, South Elm-Eugene Street, and Vandalia Road.

What People Want

Housing & Economy

» Synthesizes community feedback from workshops, surveys, and meetings. » Identifies key concerns. » Presents a shared community vision and goals for housing, mobility, environment, and culture.

» Discusses housing stock, affordability, and economic development potential. » Supports mixed-use and transit-oriented development. » Aligns with citywide initiatives like the “Road to 10,000” housing goal.

Culture & Authenticity

Near-Term Solutions

» Celebrates south Greensboro’s cultural diversity and community identity. » Recommends public art, festivals, and place-keeping strategies. » Encourages investment in local businesses and culturally relevant spaces.

» Focuses on “low-hanging fruit” projects that may be implemented quickly. » Recommends tactical urbanism, beautification, and activation of vacant spaces. » Lists “Top 10 Things To Do Right Now” to build momentum.

Our Future Action Plan Draft

Environment, Parks, and Open Space

» Introduces a future growth framework with focus areas and big ideas. » Identifies catalytic sites for redevelopment and infill. » Emphasizes green infrastructure, TOD, and neighborhood-scale planning.

» Emphasizes environmental stewardship, stormwater management, and tree canopy management. » Identifies gaps in park access and proposes new parks and greenways. » Analyzes individual parks and outlines specific improvement strategies.

» Outlines implementation strategies, time lines, and responsible parties.

SOUTH GREENSBORO AREA PLAN / 9

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT - 9/25/25