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Greensboro City to close sections of Elm Street on weekends in pilot; central block to be pedestrian plaza through Sept. 30
Summary
Greensboro City announced a pilot starting Aug. 7 that will close parts of Elm Street to vehicles on weekends and convert the middle block to a pedestrian plaza through Sept. 30, with cross streets open and designated delivery and rideshare areas.
Greensboro City said it will launch a pilot program that closes portions of Elm Street to vehicle traffic beginning Friday, Aug. 7, aiming to create space for outdoor activity and boost downtown commerce, the weekly flash briefing announced.
The city will close Elm Street from Market Street to February 1 Place and Elm Street from Washington Street to Gate City Boulevard each weekend from 5 p.m. Friday through 5 p.m. Sunday. The block between February 1 Place and Washington Street will become a pedestrian plaza and remain closed to vehicles through Sept. 30, the Moderator said. Cross streets will remain open, and designated areas will be set aside for deliveries and ride-share pickup and drop-off.
Officials said the closed space will host live music, public-art performances, yoga, dance classes and other activities intended to encourage people to shop, dine and spend more time downtown. The briefing did not provide further operational details such as vendor permitting, enforcement, or a point of contact for businesses; those specifics were not specified.
More information and future updates are expected through Greensboro City channels and the city's FYI Weekly program.
