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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greensboro public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Depot Project
The Depot project was scheduled for discussion by the committee. No outcome is available.
News and Record Site Redevelopment
The former News and Record newspaper site was scheduled for discussion as a redevelopment opportunity. No outcome is available.
9-1-1 PSAP Mutual Aid Agreement with High Point
Greensboro and High Point are considering a formal mutual-aid agreement between their 911 dispatch centers. It would set out how each center backs the other up during emergencies or outages.
Opioid settlement spending increase
The city was set to add $216,178 to its opioid settlement spending plan for FY27 through FY39. How that money is spent affects addiction treatment and recovery services available locally.
Fire Station 10 Renovation
A $5.36 million renovation contract with Samet Corporation was up for consideration — a significant investment in fire response infrastructure for the area served by Station 10.
Highway 421 Corridor Development
The committee was scheduled to discuss the Highway 421 corridor, a key growth and economic development area for the city. Details of what was discussed are not available.
Historic Landmark Designations
Greensboro is creating a local historic marker program to recognize 1-2 significant local people, places, or events each year.
Residential Townhome Rezoning on Hilltop Road
A developer requested a rezoning to allow up to seven townhome units on Hilltop Road.
Light Industrial Conditional District Rezoning
A rezoning application on West Market Street proposes light industrial storage uses with explicit use restrictions.
Water Conservation
Greensboro is asking everyone to dial back their water use ASAP because a brutal heatwave and drought are draining local supplies. If we don't start conserving now, we could be facing much stricter rules soon.
Downtown Maintenance and Execution
Downtown stakeholders raised concerns about delayed paving on city parking lots and confusing parking signs, urging the city to follow through on agreed lists.