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Residents and officials debate whether rooftops will revive Greenville’s downtown
Summary
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.
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.
“One of my ideas on this development was to try to build something where we could have more obtainable housing for the younger crowd,” a resident said, identifying himself as the originator of the idea and stressing the meeting was informational. Residents and commissioners said new housing might attract businesses if downtown conditions improve; others cautioned that without supportive businesses, new houses alone might not sustain downtown retailers.
Commissioners and participants suggested smaller phases or alternative mixes (fewer townhomes, more single-family) if the goal is to support the commercial tax base and avoid overwhelming municipal services.
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