Here’s a recap of the March 9 meeting of Greenville City Council.
Approved: Abandoned building certification for N. Main
Council certified the former “Baby Bi-Lo” site at 505 N. Main St. as an abandoned building and abandoned building site under the South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act. According to the city, eight units within the shopping center, which together comprise more than 80% of the structure, have been vacant for more than five years.
Greenville-based Oxford Capital Partners plans to complete a $17.75 million renovation to transform the existing shopping center into Class A commercial space called “N. Main.” The South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act grants state income tax credits equal to 25% of the qualified rehabilitation expenses for an abandoned building.
Approved: Annexation applications
Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex 48.6 acres of land comprising the Judson Mill District and other surrounding properties.
The proposed annexation area includes 22 individual parcels located on Andrews Street, Bel Aire Drive, Easley Bridge Road, Fourth Street, A Street, Third Street, Lyncrest Street, B Street, C Street, Second Avenue, Third Avenue, Sixth Street, Neubert Street, Fifth Street and an unnamed alley. The application proposes rezoning the properties to Neighborhood A District (RN-A) and Industrial Flex District (IX) in the city.
Council also gave final approval to four annexation applications, including:
- 6.27 acres of land on Worley Road owned by the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority, with the proposed city zoning of Community 3 District (RC-3)
- 1.51 acres of land at 208, 211 and 305 Minus St. and 113, 117 and 121 Middleton St., with the proposed city zoning of Neighborhood A District (RN-A)
- 1.17 acres of land on Redland Way, with the proposed city zoning of House C District (RH-C)
- 0.18 acres of land at 113 David St. and 115 Crest Lane, with the proposed city zoning Neighborhood A District (RN-A)
Approved: Falls Park Conference District land purchase agreements
Council authorized the execution of four purchase-and-sale agreements to secure approximately six acres of land, valued at around $26 million, for the proposed Falls Park Conference District in downtown Greenville. According to the city, a mix of revenue sources will be used for the land purchases, including bonds against hospitality tax, state and local accommodations tax and parking revenues.
The purchase-and-sale agreements will be executed with:
- Timberland Holding Company LLC, which owns approximately 2.95 acres of land along Calvin Street and Webster Street. The city will purchase the parcels for $13,965,000.
- United Community Bank, which owns approximately 2.312 acres of land along Falls Street and Camperdown Way. The city will purchase the parcels for $8,084,736.
- Design Development LLC, which owns approximately 0.369 acres of land at the intersection of Falls Street and Vivian Street. The city will purchase the parcels for $2,050,000.
- Thryothorus Ludavicianus LLC, which owns approximately 0.39 acres of land at the intersection of Calvin Street and East Camperdown Way. The city will purchase the parcel for $2,040,000.
The proposed Falls Park Conference District would consist of a conference center, high-end hotel, office space, residential units, a 1,420-space parking garage and green space connected to Falls Park. The major mixed-use development is expected to receive more than $500 million in public and private investment, including $135 million from the city.
Read more about the Falls Park Conference District
Initial approval: $500K for Lake Conestee Dam Restoration
Council gave initial approval to appropriate $500,000 from the city’s Hospitality Tax Fund and Capital Projects Fund to the Lake Conestee Dam Restoration Project.
Construction of a new dam to replace the 133-year-old Conestee Dam was completed in October 2025. The total project cost more than $43.5 million to complete. Financial contributions were made by Greenville County, ReWa, Duke Energy and the state of South Carolina.
The city previously agreed to contribute $1 million towards the project over a two-year period. An additional $500,000 will be appropriated by the city in the future to fulfill the agreement.
Initial approval: $400K for Nicholtown Community Center Resilience Hub
Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to appropriate $400,000 from the city’s Capital Projects Fund for additional construction expenses for the Nicholtown Community Center. The funding will also be used to purchase a generator to establish the first resilience hub in Upstate South Carolina within the community center.
The appropriated funding will come from interest earned from the city’s Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond.
Additional items
- Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to abandon surplus of right-of-way along Howe Street between University Street and Claussen Street. University Ridge Public Facilities plans to widen the road, add on-street parking and construct a multi-use path as part of the County Square/University Ridge redevelopment.
- Council gave initial approval to a lease agreement with Tupelo Honey Hospitality Corp. for the outdoor patio area in ONE City Plaza at 1 N. Main St.
- Council gave final approval to an easement agreement with Greenville Water for the installation and maintenance of a new water main on Ridge Road.
- Council approved the adoption of its priorities for fiscal year 2027, which include Neighborhoods and Affordable Housing; Economic Development; Recreation, Open Space and Resilience; Public Safety and Engagement; and Mobility.
