Residents and officials debate whether rooftops will revive Greenville’s downtown

Mar 24, 2026

Residents and commissioners at the March 23 informational meeting debated whether new housing will help revitalize downtown Greenville; a resident who said he originated the idea framed the proposal as a way to provide attainable housing for younger residents.

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Several residents and officials told the March 23 meeting they view housing growth as a potential lever to revive Greenville’s downtown, while others said rooftops must be matched with commercial investment to create sustainable demand.

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