You're invited to join us for drinks, hors d'oeuvres & live bluegrass at the launch of the Generations Campaign on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Greenville.
The ordinance represents a proactive, fiscally responsible strategy to manage future growth in Greenville County. It also represents an opportunity to take an important step towards implementing the widely supported comprehensive plan vision. read more
The City of Greenville's comprehensive planning process — known as GVL2040 — is moving forward this fall. With a draft plan anticipated to be released to the public soon, UF's Land Planning and Policy team has developed advocacy priorities for the city's new comp plan. read more
In this month's Upstate Update, Executive Director Andrea Cooper shares how COVID-19 has brought the need for land protection to the forefront, Clean Water Advocate Megan Chase shares flooding and stormwater tools, and we share our GVL2040 (the City of Greenville's comprehensive plan) advocacy priorities. read more
Wondering what you can do on your property to prevent flooding and sediment runoff into nearby waterways? Our Clean Water Advocate has compiled a list of helpful tools for Upstate residents. read more
Greenville County has already experienced two 10-year floods in 2020 alone, and has nearly reached its 50.1-inch average annual rainfall with 49.5 inches of rain since January. read more
Our Citizens Planning Academy is moving online this fall to help City of Greenville community leaders learn more about planning and land use policy efforts, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. read more
Called "the biggest land conservation legislation in a generation," this landmark bill could have a huge impact on South Carolina's public lands. read more
To help demystify land-use planning, our Land Planning & Policy team is breaking down 10 core principles of smart growth and how rapidly growing Upstate communities can benefit from these embracing these concepts. read more
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