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Plan would close Elm Street 200 block on weekends for pedestrian plaza with seating, art and events

Greensboro City · August 10, 2026
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Summary

The presenter outlined a proposal to temporarily transform the 200 block of Elm Street into a pedestrian-focused plaza with outdoor seating, public art, live music, games and fitness classes, and said adjacent blocks would be closed to cars from 5PM Friday through 5PM Sunday.

The proposed South Elm Street Pedestrian Plaza would temporarily transform the 200 block of Elm Street into a pedestrian focused public space featuring outdoor seating, public art, live music, games, fitness classes and other activities, the presenter said. "The proposed South Elm Street Pedestrian Plaza would temporarily transform the 200 block of Elm Street into a pedestrian focused public space featuring outdoor seating, public art, live music, games, fitness classes and other activities."

The presenter said certain adjacent blocks would be closed to cars on weekends only, 5PM Fridays through 5PM Sundays, creating a more walkable downtown. For specifics about the pilot program, the presenter directed listeners to meetmeonelm.com. The presenter did not state when the pilot would begin or which city department would operate the program.