Greenville, SC, October 14, 2025
News Summary
The Greenville City Council has approved the first reading of an ordinance to allocate $1.35 million in federal funds for a new sidewalk project in the Overbrook neighborhood. The total estimated cost of the project is $3.4 million, which plans to enhance pedestrian access along 5,100 linear feet of Lowndes Hill Road. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2026. Additionally, updates on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail connector and other infrastructure projects were shared during the council meeting.
Greenville, SC – The Greenville City Council has taken an important step toward enhancing community infrastructure by approving the first reading of an ordinance to appropriate $1.35 million in federal funding for a sidewalk project in the Overbrook neighborhood. This project, which carries a total estimated cost of approximately $3.4 million, is aimed at improving pedestrian access and safety in the area.
The project will involve the construction of around 5,100 linear feet of new sidewalks along Lowndes Hill Road. The funding is sourced from the Transportation Alternatives Program, which is managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The South Carolina Department of Transportation oversees this program, ensuring that localities can enhance their transportation infrastructure through federal assistance.
As part of the funding arrangement, Greenville City is required to match 20% of the total project cost. The city has previously allocated approximately $1.35 million from its Capital Projects Fund to fulfill this local match requirement as well as to fund the remaining costs of the project.
To move forward, city officials, led by Clint Link, the city’s director of engineering services, will focus on obtaining plans approval from the South Carolina Department of Transportation. In addition, they will complete an environmental study and acquire necessary right-of-way easements. Construction on the sidewalk project is expected to commence in the spring of 2026 and is projected to take about a year to complete.
During the same council meeting on October 13, an update was given regarding the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail connector, a separate initiative to expand Greenville’s trail system. A feasibility study is currently underway to identify the best route and design for the Swamp Rabbit Trail Orange Line extension. This extension aims to connect from Greenville County’s planned extension to Worley Road near Other Lands all the way to the intersection at Church Street and Wade Hampton Boulevard.
Furthermore, community engagement for the North Main Connector project has been initiated with feedback gathered during the spring and summer. The proposed route will extend from Graves Drive down North Main Street, turning east onto Gallivan Street toward the Stone’s Point Development at Wade Hampton Boulevard. The next public meeting regarding the North Main Connector is anticipated to be scheduled for late November or early December, where a recommended route and design concepts will be presented, allowing for further community input through a public survey.
In addition to the sidewalk and trail initiatives, the council granted final approvals for four annexation applications, one of which involves the land parcel for Greenlink’s new maintenance and operations facility located at 205 Arcadia Drive. The 36.66-acre property owned by the Greenville Transit Authority will be rezoned to Civic District (CV) within the city. Another application involves 0.54 acres of right-of-way on Virginia Avenue, where Cothran Properties is planning to redevelop approximately 9.2 acres of land.
The council also discussed potential updates to business license classifications during their work session. In accordance with the South Carolina Business License Tax Standardization Act, municipalities are required to revise their business license classification each odd year based on the latest North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. The updated classification schedule needs to be adopted by December 31, 2025. Two NAICS codes (mining, transportation/warehousing) are expected to increase by one classification, affecting about 100 transportation and warehousing businesses located within Greenville’s city limits. Meanwhile, four NAICS codes will see a decrease by one classification, also impacting business tax rates.
The council has tasked staff to consider options to adjust the rate classes so that the changes will not adversely affect revenue. Without any adjustments, the city is preparing for a potential revenue decrease of $250,000 due to the classification changes. Recommendations being discussed include requiring non-profit entities without a business license to file an annual registration with a flat fee, implementing a declining scale for resident contractors outside city limits, and instituting background check requirements for specific personal service businesses.
FAQ
What is the total estimated cost of the sidewalk project in the Overbrook neighborhood?
The total cost of the sidewalk project is approximately $3.4 million.
When is the construction for the sidewalk project expected to start?
Construction of the sidewalk project is expected to commence in the spring of 2026 and will take about a year to complete.
What is the funding source for the sidewalk project?
The funding comes from the Transportation Alternatives Program, managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration.
How much federal funding was approved by the Greenville City Council?
The Greenville City Council approved $1.35 million in federal funding for the sidewalk project.
Key Features of the Sidewalk Project
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Project Cost | $3.4 million |
| Federal Funding Approved | $1.35 million |
| Length of Sidewalk | 5,100 linear feet |
| Construction Start Date | Spring 2026 |
| Duration of Construction | About 1 year |
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Additional Resources
- Fox Carolina: Greenville Neighborhood Sidewalk Transformation
- Wikipedia: Pedestrian Infrastructure
- Greenville Journal: Federal Funding for Sidewalk Project
- Google Search: Greenville sidewalk projects
- GSA Business: Greenville Infrastructure Projects
- Google Scholar: Greenville transportation infrastructure
- WYFF4: Downtown Greenville Death Investigation
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Greenville, South Carolina
- Greenville Online: SCDOT Projects in Upstate
- Google News: Greenville sidewalk improvements
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