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PUBLIC INPUT SUMMARY Concern about Growing
From the many conversations and survey responses gathered from public input, Residents see the positive aspects of growth, but have concerns about how it will
a few key themes emerged. occur. There is support for business growth and growth downtown, but anxiety
about the location and type of growth that may occur in and around existing
• A Sense of Community neighborhoods and greenspaces.
• The Value of Outdoor Amenities
• Concern About Growing “Not all new development is respecting the land.
• Keeping the Green in Greensboro Developers have a responsibility to restore trees and
• Addressing Housing Concerns landscaping and to seriously consider traffic coming
• More Transportation Options out of their developments.”
Online Survey Response, 2019
A Sense of Community
Residents from across the city stated that one of the best things about Greensboro
is its people and its sense of community. We heard that Greensboro was a more Keeping the Green in Greensboro
open and engaging community than most other places they had visited or lived. Being a “green” community is important to people across Greensboro. They want to
plant trees and preserve greenspace, but also want more sustainable development
“Greensboro is the perfect place to raise a family. It patterns, more use of renewable energy, greater transportation options, and the
recruitment of innovative “green” businesses.
is big enough to attract lots of performance, arts and
culture but small enough to have a strong sense of “Not only greenspaces but being a truly green
community and convenience. “ city with energy, recycling, use of alternative

Scuppernong Books Pop-Up, 2017 fuels and resources.”
Griffin Recreation Center, 2017

The Value of Outdoor Amenities
Residents commented positively that our trails, greenspaces, and numerous Addressing Housing Concerns
parks help attract visitors and retain residents, while creating a sense of place Residents expressed concern about housing affordability and maintenance.
and vibrancy throughout the City. They also emphasized the need to preserve Specific suggestions ranged from increasing the availability of supportive services
greenspace as the City grows. to fostering public-private partnerships that lower rental costs and bolster
economic development opportunities. They also spoke about the impact that
“I love the huge number of well maintained parks and poorly maintained housing has on health and overall neighborhood quality.
trails we have. Never seen anything else like it! The parks
and rec system, hybrid city buses and it’s dedication to “There needs to be a variety of affordable and
being beautiful. There’s no place like home.” livable homes.

Love Letter Event Response, 2018 Online Survey Response, 2019

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