The time is now for County Council to adopt Greenville County's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)! We strongly urge County Council members to vote YES at the upcoming reading of the ordinance on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Take a look at our guide for talking points to help you advocate on this issue along with us. read more
We are happy to report that our staff members and their families are safe. Our offices are open, and although several members of staff are still waiting on power or internet access, we are working as usual. read more
The 2024 Citizens Planning Academy cohort can find the presentations and resources from all six sessions below. We will update this page each week following the session. read more
We still need your help! Please continue to contact Greenville County Council members by next Tuesday, October 1 about two upcoming policy decisions that will impact how the county grows for years to come. read more
Two important efforts are underway in Greenville County and we need your help! Please contact Greenville County Council members in September about upcoming policy decisions that will impact how the county grows for years to come. read more
City of Greenville Planning Commissioner Pamela Adams recounts the fight to save the Dr. E.E. McClaren Medical Shelter in the West End of Greenville. read more
Upstate Forever and local partners that comprise the Reedy River Water Quality Group (RRWQG) and other clean water advocates have aggressively championed adoption of stronger riparian buffer requirements in Greenville County for well-over a decade. We are thrilled to see 50' wide riparian buffers now required for new development along all Waters-of-the-State in unincorporated parts of the county. read more
It is the final push for the 50' riparian buffer ordinance county-wide on all waters of the state. Join us wearing blue at 6:00 on January 2nd at County Council. Show support for this critical ordinance at the public hearing and third reading. Make this your first act of advocacy in the new year! read more
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