Neighbors, Below are the highlights of our meeting which includes significant points about how we want Stone Avenue to look over the next 5 to 10 years. We want to reinforce these points at the Charette Meetings scheduled this week. Here is the schedule Since there are a series of meetings that we all cannot [...]
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A Development History of the Stone Avenue & North Main Street Area
Beginnings: 1813-1891 The oldest residence in North Main, and one of the oldest in the Greenville area, is Whitehall now on West Earle Street, but originally facing on Rutherford Road. It was built by Arthur Middleton in 1813, but was sold to the Earle family. In 1820, it was the home of George Washington Earle, [...]
A History of Stone Avenue
A Development History of the Stone Avenue and North Main Street Area Beginnings: 1813-1891 By Bob Bainbridge The oldest residence in North Main, and one of the oldest in the Greenville area, is Whitehall now on West Earle Street, but originally facing on Rutherford Road. It was built by Arthur Middleton in 1813, but was [...]
Stone Avenue Planning Website
As we’ve announced before, a working plan is being formulated for the Stone Avenue corridor. The project has a website (www.PlanStoneAvenue.org that bills itself as “a comprehensive source for information regarding the Stone Avenue Corridor Plan.” The site includes a description of the charette (a.k.a. open design workshop) process and a schedule of the events [...]
How Do You Want Stone Ave to Look?
The North Main Community Association neighborhood development committee met this week and discussed the upcoming plan for Stone Avenue. We have a unique opportunity to participate in the planning process for the future of Stone Avenue and we feel that ultimately it will affect all of us. The past has left some of us concerned [...]
Supporting City Council’s Battle Against Waffle House Lawsuit
The North Main Community Association Board has signed on to this letter that will be read at City Council on on 2/22: Dear Greenville City Council, Our District 1 Representative, Amy Ryberg-Doyle, recently informed local neighborhood associations that Waffle House intends to pursue litigation in their efforts to open a 24-hour diner adjacent to residential [...]
Bravo North Main!
Jeanne Brooks’ column (2/14/10) praises the work of North Main in preserving Rotary Park. Check it out – http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20100214/OPINION/2140316/1037/A-better-plan-saves-North-Main-park
Democratic Party Precinct Meetings
The Greenville County Democratic Party invites all Democrats to attend their neighborhood precinct meetings this month. The meetings will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20. These meetings are a great way to begin to get involved in local politics and give the party your opinions on many matters. Those attending the brief meetings [...]
Streetscapes Workshop Reminder
REMINDER: Today is the Streetscapes Workshop at 6:00 p.m. in the 1st floor conference room of City Hall – draft Downtown Streetscapes Master Plan will be presented.
Streetscapes Master Plan Public Workshop
Streetscapes Master Plan Public Workshop: Wednesday, February 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the 1st floor conference room of City Hall – draft Downtown Streetscapes Master Plan will be presented.
Park Work Day Pics
We planted 95 container plants ranging from a gallon size to trees that came in 15 gallon size containers. In addition, we planted 100 plug-size plants that we expect to flourish. Can’t wait for spring! Thanks to our Park Committee Chair, Steve Mills, for coordinating all this work. Enjoy the photos of our volunteers and [...]
Walkability on Stone Avenue?
Be aware of possible changes on Stone Ave. which will affect our neighborhood and traffic flow. Over the next 6 months the city is funding a planning study and blueprint for the future growth and development of the commercial corridor along Stone Avenue and adjacent areas. We already have a 24 hour Waffle House coming [...]
City Continues Work on Downtown Tree Management Plan
To help ensure the sustainability of Main Street’s trees, the City of Greenville will continue its proactive implementation of the Main Street Tree Management Plan. Work will begin the week of January 18, 2010 near the McBee Avenue intersection. Improvements in the Hyatt block will follow. Schneider Tree Care will visit with nearby merchants and [...]
