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Land Use and Development

Understanding the type and geographic distribution of land uses across Greensboro and trends related to
development activity is essential for creating a Comprehensive Plan that will meet the needs and support the
values of the City’s residents.

Land Use Change
Since the adoption of Connections 2025 in 2003, the acreage associated with each major land use type in the
City has changed significantly, as depicted in the chart below. An analysis was conducted using data from the
last Comprehensive Plan and the current existing land use file. This file is maintained at the sub-parcel level by
the Planning Department and is constantly updated, using submitted development plans, aerial photography
and site visits. Increases occurred in all categories of land use except ‘Heavy Industrial’ (-10%) and ‘Woods’ (-
10%).

Greensboro Land Use Change, 2003 to 2017

Source: City of Greensboro, Planning

DRAFT 15 FEBRUARY 23, 2018