South Greensboro Area Plan

Participants also expressed a desire for more diverse housing options, including market-rate units that complement the area’s existing affordability. This plan supports infill development and mixed-use projects that introduce new housing while maintaining neighborhood character. In parallel, the vision promotes the replacement of some unfavorably located land uses with more appropriate residential, commercial, and mixed-use development, helping to knit together fragmented land uses and improve quality of life. The plan envisions a network of greenways and trails that link neighborhoods to parks, schools, and commercial

Envisioning a brighter future, with new walkable neighborhoods in place of vacant, underutilized, and unimproved land. These opportunity sites are strategically located in areas ripe for revitalization, transit access, and appropriately-scaled infill development.

centers, encouraging active transportation and recreation. These greenways are supported by a renewed focus on walkable urbanism—complete streets, sidewalks, and street connectivity that make it easier and safer to move around without a car. The plan aligns with ongoing efforts to ensure that new development is supported by modern, resilient infrastructure. These investments will help

unlock development potential and ensure that growth is equitable and sustainable. This chapter includes conceptual master plans for five primary focus areas, along with a set of design ideas and strategies for key locations throughout the broader study area.

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