Downtown Greenway News & Events
Primary Flight Arrives in Greensboro!
April 23, 2012
From Miami, FL to Greensboro, NC - Primary Flight, the internationally acclaimed artist collective has arrived to spend weeks transforming the Spring Garden St & Spring/Edgeworth overpasses on the Downtown Greenway. We welcome Michael Gran, Chris Oh, Raquel Raney and Peter Vahan!
Check out a video of their arrival.
We hope you'll take the time to meet Primary Flight while in Greensboro. Primary Flight in Greensboro Events:
MOVIE: Beautiful Losers - Wed April 25 7:30-9:30pm ($5 at door)
Triad Stage Upstage Cabaret - 232 South Elm Street
A documentary following a collective group of DIY artists who affected the art world.
LECTURE: Primary Flight - Thurs April 26 7-8pm
Weatherspoon Art Museum - Corner of Spring Garden and Tate
A traditional artist talk exploring the work of these Miami-based artists.
CONVERSATION: Primary Flight - Wed May 2 8:30-9:30pm
Elsewhere - 606 South Elm Street
A sidewalk conversation with Primary Flight held in
Elsewhere's front window theater, moderated by
Stephanie Sherman (Elsewhere) and Barbara Peck
(Downtown Greenway)
OPENING: Sun May 6 2-5pm Downtown Greenway
Greenway at Morehead Park (Spring Garden St & Spring/Edgeworth overpasses)
Come join us on Sunday, May 6th from 2-5 to see this fun piece of public art!
Special Thanks to:
* Triad Stage
* North Carolina Arts Council
* United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro
* The Sherwin Williams Company
* Ironlak
* Volvo Equipment Rental
* Action Greensboro/The Downtown Greenway
* Elsewhere
* Weatherspoon Art Museum
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Celebration and Opening of the Morehead Park Section of the Downtown Greenway!
April 19, 2012
The ribbon cutting for Morehead Park (from Lee Street north to Spring Garden Street along the East side of Freeman Mill Road) of the Downtown Greenway will be held Sunday, May 6 from 2-5 pm. There are numerous features within this ¼ mile section of the Downtown Greenway known as Morehead Linear Park that will be dedicated and unveiled.
A North Carolina Rail Road trestle that has been abandoned since the mid- 1970’s is now transformed into a gallery of gates by sculptor Jim Gallucci, with interactive lighting effects designed by Scott Richardson of Light Defines Form. Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts through their Mayor’s Institute on City Design’s 25th Anniversary Initiative, we are thrilled that Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the NEA will be in attendance to help celebrate this unveiling.
The first of four cornerstone sculptures that mark major intersections along the Downtown Greenway will be installed at the intersection of West Lee Street and Freeman Mill Road. The “Gateway of the Open Book” by artist Brower Hatcher of Providence, RI represents the theme of Motion and will sit 22’ tall and 32’ wide. The steel matrix set on 6 columns is embedded with objects created by Greensboro artist Frank Russell and students from the Warnersville neighborhood including those from neighboring Jones Elementary School and Smith High School. Surrounding the cornerstone is the Pat Sullivan Education Garden which honors the legacy of UNCG’s former Chancellor and highlights the importance of higher education in the City’s history.
The second of twelve artist benches representing neighborhood themes will also be recognized. This seating arrangement by Ben Kastner and Toby Keeton of Wilmington, NC consists of a concrete and iron bench and a “Tobacco” chair, both echoing the style of furnishings in the nearby Blandwood mansion, home of Governor John Motley Morehead.
Finally, a trailhead parking area at Spring Garden Street will be embellished with a significant mural project designed and executed by Primary Flight, the nationally recognized artist collaborative based in Miami, FL. The community will have an opportunity to watch the artists at work as they paint during a 3 week residency at elsewhere and will be invited to join in on the painting process as well.
An exciting afternoon will unfold with walking tours of the entire site, food vendors, entertainment by Laurelyn Dossett and her band, activities for kids and adults.
Click here to see the full invitation! The event is FREE and open to the public!
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Register for the 3rd Annual Run 4 the Greenway!
April 4, 2012
Save the Date! Saturday afternoon September 15, 2012 for the third annual Run 4 the Greenway 8k and 1 Mile Walk/Run
After the race, enjoy live music, food, beverages and entertainment. Bring the whole family!
If you register now until May 30, 2012 the race is only $20!
From June 1 to September 13, 2012 (noon) - $25.00
At Packet Pick Up and Day Of, $35.00
One Mile Walk/Run $10.00, children under 6 free
Groups:
From now until May 30, 2012 - Groups of Four $60.00 (Register for Run 4 the Greenway Team Event)
From June 1 to September 13, 2012 (noon) $80.00
NO GROUPS DAY OF OR PACKET PICK UP
Schedule:
3:00pm - 4:30pm On Site Registration/Packet Pick Up
4:45pm - 1 Mile Run/Walk Begins
5:15pm - 8K Begins
6:30pm - Awards
To register go to Precisiontimingsystems.com and choose Run 4 the Greenway 8k
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Inside Scoop on the Over.Under.Pass
March 21, 2012
The opening and dedication of Morehead Park - a ¼ mile section of the Downtown Greenway - will be held Sunday, May 6 from 2-5 pm. This is the second in a series of features about 4 major works of public art that will be unveiled at this celebration.
Categories: Public Art
Inside Scoop on the Inside/Out Bench
March 15, 2012
The opening and dedication of Morehead Park - a ¼ mile section of the Downtown Greenway - will be held Sunday, May 6 from 2-5 pm. This is the first in a series of features about 4 major works of public art that will be unveiled at this celebration.
The second of twelve artist benches representing neighborhood themes is Inside/Out. This seating arrangement by Ben Kastner and Toby Keaton of Wilmington, NC consists of a concrete and iron bench and a “Tobacco” chair, both echoing the style of furnishings in the nearby Blandwood mansion, home of Governor John Motley Morehead.
Categories: Public Art
Review Survey Results from Phase 1 B/C Input Meeting
March 7, 2012
Greensboro DOT and Action Greensboro hosted a drop-in public workshop to receive community input on the conceptual design of Phase 1 B/C. During the workshop, Action Greensboro also sought input on a mural art project at the planned trailhead parking site at Spring Garden Street. Public imput period closed on March 1st but you can still access the plans online.
Review the Primary Flight Public Art Installation Project Proposal
Review the Functional Designs
Review the Survey Results
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Miss the Public Input Meeting on 2/13? Review plans and share your thoughts online!
February 17, 2012
Missed the Community Input Meeting for designs of Phases 1B and 1C? We still need your input.....
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Community Input Meeting for designs of Phases 1B and 1C
January 30, 2012
Join the Downtown Greenway for a Community Input for design of Phases 1B and 1C and plans for mural project at Spring Garden Trailhead Parking (Phase 1A) on Monday, February 13, 2012 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm at the Action Greensboro offices (317 S Elm Street - downtown, next door to Cheesecakes by Alex). Phase 1B/c runs along Bragg Street from South Eugene to East Lee/Murrow. Spring Garden Street Trailhead Parking is located at Spring Garden Street and the Edgeworth/Spring Street overpasses. The Trail Design will also be available for review at http://www.greensboro–nc.gov/GDOT and http://www.downtowngreenway.org.
Click here for more information.
Categories: Phase 1
Downtown Greenway Volunteers Needed!
January 25, 2012
Downtown Greenway Volunteers! We need you!
Volunteer Training Session
Thursday, February 2, 2012
5:15-6:15 pm Action Greensboro, 317 South Elm Street
Please respond to Laura Lorenz .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 387.8355.
The Downtown Greenway has several volunteer opportunities coming up this spring and we need your help. Please join us for a Downtown Greenway Volunteer Training Session on Thursday, February 2, 2012.
This is a great way to get involved with the Downtown Greenway and get the inside scoop about the project. Dabney Sanders, Project Manager, will give an overview of the Greenway and an update on construction progress. We will also share information about volunteering at a Greenway event, including how to staff a table, and the various materials available to share with those interested in finding out more about the Downtown Greenway.
Downtown Greenway Volunteer Training Session
Thursday, February 2, 2012
5:15-6:15 pm Action Greensboro, 317 South Elm Street
Please respond to Laura Lorenz .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 387.8355.
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Happy New Year from the Downtown Greenway!
December 28, 2011
Happy New Year from the Downtown Greenway!
Click here to see the 11 things we're particularly grateful for 2011!
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Downtown Greenway Campaign Hits Major Fundraising Milestone
December 12, 2011
Downtown Greenway Campaign Hits Major Fundraising Milestone
Three donations push major gifts effort over the $1.5 million mark
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Dec. 12, 2011) - The Downtown Greenway is one step closer to achieving its major gifts goal of $2.5 million, thanks to three pledges totaling $1 million from Lincoln Financial Foundation, Lorillard Tobacco Company, and VF Corporation.
Lincoln Financial has pledged $500,000 toward the completion of the Downtown Greenway, which is the largest single donation the major gifts effort has seen to date.
"Lincoln Financial is proud to support the construction of the Downtown Greenway, which will help increase the quality of life for both residents and downtown workers," said Charles C. Cornelio, President of Retirement Plan Services for Lincoln Financial Group and the company's most senior local executive. "Not only will the project spur economic development and create jobs, but it will also act as a catalyst for connectivity in the downtown area."
Categories: Economic Development
Public Art Consultant Jack Becker Unites Greensboro in Considering Futures for Public Art
November 8, 2011
Greensboro is pleased to welcome Jack Becker, Director of Forecast Public Art (Minneapolis), for two speaking engagements where he will present two talks on Public Art as Civic Catalyst. The project represents a partnership between The Public Art Endowment, The Downtown Greenway, Elsewhere, and the Weatherspoon Art Museum, an exciting collaboration of organizations working together to build public art and creative community in Greensboro.
Jack will discuss the complex, beneficial, and sometimes contentious role that art plays in the public realm. He will be at the Weatherspoon Art Museum Auditorium on Saturday November 12th from 2-4pm, the event is open and free to the public.
Jack will discuss the ways public art and community participation contribute significantly to the identity of a city. He will broadly address the role of the over 350 public art programs in the United States working at the federal, state, city, and county levels, as well as transit and aviation programs nationally. He will also offer reflections on the scale of budget allocations that make public art possible and beneficial.
Jack Becker is the founder and Director of Forecast Public Art, a public art generator based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Forecast is the publisher of Public Art Review (a public art magazine), the distributor of grants and commissions to the local Minneapolis/ St. Paul artist community, and a leading consultancy for building community interest and investment through a public process for public art.
Categories: Public Art
News & Record Counterpoint
November 8, 2011
Susan Schwartz, Chuck Cornelio and Trip Brown submitted a Counterpoint to the Greensboro News & Record Short Stack on October 24, 2011. Their rebuttal and reaction was printed in the November 5, 2011 News & Record. Click here to read the full piece.
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Artist Call for Neighborhood Bench Project
October 24, 2011
A Public Art initiative has been established to integrate art into the design and construction process of the Downtown Greenway. An artist designed and/or fabricated bench will represent each of the 12 different neighborhoods or areas that the Downtown Greenway route travels through. The artist will be asked to work with the community and its members to capture the essence of the neighborhood’s past, present and/or future.
This will be the third neighborhood bench to be commissioned for the Greenway. It will be located on a section of the trail known as Phase 3A, and will sit on a triangular park at the intersection of Eugene and Smith Street and Battleground Avenue (area outlined in red below). The design and fabrication of the bench will be require that the artist work with representatives from Withers and Ravenel, the civil and environmental engineering firm that has been hired as a consultant for the Greenway. The artist will also be asked to collaborate with residents from Greensboro’s Fisher Park neighborhood through a Community Meeting to incorporate concepts generated by that collaboration into the design of the bench.
For more information, click here to see the full RFP.
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Downtown Greenway Co-Chair, Trip Brown, Receives DGI’s Ed Kitchen Downtown Leadership Award
October 11, 2011
Last week at the annual meeting of Downtown Greensboro, Inc., Trip Brown received the 2011 Ed Kitchen Downtown Leadership Award for his years of outstanding volunteer efforts to make the Downtown Greenway a reality!
Trip serves not only as the co-chair of the Downtown Greenway Oversight Committee but also the co-chair of the Greenway Major Gifts Campaign Committee. His expertise, vision and guidance have been completely invaluable in this complex public works undertaking, and Greensboro residents and visitors will reap the benefits of his energy and commitment for many years to come.
Previous winners include former City Manager and current Vice President of the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation, Ed Kitchen; Guilford Merchants Association President & CEO, Mike Bumpass; past DGI Board Chairman, Jimmy Black; past DGI President Ray Gibbs; and Susan Schwartz, executive director of Cemala Foundation, all of whom display effective and persistent leadership resulting in making significant improvements within our center city.
Please join in applauding Trip Brown!
Categories: Economic Development
Run 4 the Greenway Successes
October 11, 2011
Run 4 the Greenway Successes!
THANKS TO:
(approximately)
800 partiers
400 runners
140 volunteers
1 title sponsor
and countless community partners and supporters
the 2nd Annual Run 4 the Greenway made:
(approximately)
$9,000
for the Downtown Greenway Endowment Fund!
Save the Date for Saturday, September 8, 2012!
Start training now!
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Run 4 the Greenway Results
September 15, 2011
Thanks to all who came out to support the Downtown Greenway this weekend! It was a beautiful evening and a great event! The results are in and the photos are up! Click here to see the official times. Click here to see photos from the day! We look forward to reporting our fundraising contributions soon! 
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Run 4 the Greenway 2011 Details!
July 1, 2011
Online registration is closed - but you can still sign up at Center City Park tomorrow starting at 3:30pm! See you there!
Run 4 the Greenway!
sponsored by
RUN 4 the GREENWAY! Saturday, September 10, 2011
Center City Park (corner of North Elm & Friendly)
The 1 Mile Walk/Run will begin at 5:15 p.m., and the 8K at 5:45 pm. The 8K will feature an urban loop following the Downtown Greenway detour route through the first constructed phase of the Greenway.
Run 4 the Greenway T-Shirts are generously donated by Vf Corporation.
RACE Schedule:
- 3:30-5:00 pm On-site Registration & Runner Check-in
- 4:30 pm Runner Warm-up
- 5:15 pm 1 Mile Run/Walk Begins
- 5:45 pm 8K Run Begins
- 6:45 pm Awards for Race Winners
GET FIT 4 THE GREENWAY!
Fitness Classes:
- 4:45-5:15 pm Yoga Stretch with Free Spirits Yoga
- 5:30-6:15 pm Zumba with Zumba Triad
PARTY 4 THE GREENWAY!
The celebration in Center City Park will be a great time for all! Evan & Dana will be back this year to entertain us in the park. There will be great food, beer, and wine, and lots of activities for children and adults.
Activities:
4:30-6:30 pm ArtQuest / Green Hill Center for NC Art
5:30-8:00 pm elsewhere collaborative
6:30-8:00 pm Looney Lanny the Balloon Guy
7:00 to 8:30 pm Live Music by Evan & Dana sponsored by Downtown Greensboro, Inc.
Stop by the Premier Commercial Bank tent for a free Hand & Stone massage! 
Beer Garden Sponsored by Natty Greene's Brewery
Food will include: Spring Garden Bakery Truck, Tea Hugger Iced Tea, Ice Cream and more!
Special Thanks to our Media Sponsors:
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Run 4 the Greenway Volunteers Needed
June 29, 2011
Plans are underway for the 2nd annual Run 4 the Greenway. We need volunteers to cheer,monitor the course, man water stations, and assist in other ways. If you are willing to volunteer on Saturday, September 10th between 2:30-8:00 pm - please email Laura Lorenz at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Volunteer duties include check in, entertainment logistics, kids activities, sales, water stations and much more!
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Project Greenway Editorial in the Greensboro News & Record
June 28, 2011
Special thanks to Project Greenway Leaders for a passionate and compelling
editorial, Project Greenway investment worth every dollar spent, in this
Sunday's News & Record.
To read the full article, click here.
Project Greenway is a recently formed citizen advocacy group supporting economic
development in Greensboro through the creation of the Downtown Greenway.
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Phase 1A Construction is Booming!
June 13, 2011
Construction on phase 1A running from West Lee Street to Spring Garden street along the east side of Freeman Mill Road began last month. Clearing and grading to make way for the stormwater/sewer and the trail is well underway as you can see. Completion of this section is expected this fall - stay tuned.
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Survey Results from the Public Meeting for Phase 2E and 3A
June 13, 2011
The Downtown Greenway and Greensboro Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting on May 19, 2011 to present preliminary design proposals for Phase 2E and 3A. After review of the proposed plans, the public was able to give feedback via a survey in person and online. The survey results have been compiled for public review. Review the summary here.
Miss the Public Meeting for Phase 2E and 3A? Take this quick survey!
May 20, 2011
The Downtown Greenway and Greensboro Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting on May 19, 2011 to present preliminary design proposals for Phase 2E and 3A. If you missed the meeting and still want to give feedback, please review the plans and take this quick survey! The survey will be online until June 1st.
The next bench has been chosen for installation on the Downtown Greenway Phase 1a!
May 17, 2011
The Downtown Greenway has commissioned the ALLOY Artisan Group for the fabrication and installation of the next bench on the Downtown Greenway. The bench will be installed on the Phase 1a section of the Downtown Greenway near the intersection of Spring Garden Street in the fall of 2011.
Categories: Public Art
Downtown Greenway Running Group
May 13, 2011
Looking for a way to shape up for the summer? Train for the September 10th Run 4 the Greenway? Meet other local runners interested in the Downtown Greenway
Join the Downtown Greenway Running Group led by Samantha Magill, Project Greenway member. The Downtown Greenway Running Group will meet on the Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00am and run the 4 mile Downtown Greenway Detour Route- starting and ending at Center City Park (200 North Elm Street).
- When: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6am
- Where: Center City Park - Meet Samantha Magill at the Downtown Greenway Sign
- What: A four mile run on the Downtown Greenway Detour Route. Pick and choose when you run!
- Why: Shape up, learn more about the Downtown Greenway, meet like-minded runners, get a Downtown Greenway t-shirt and a discount rate for the Run 4 the Greenway 8K.
Interested? Email Cecelia Thompson, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), to sign up and get email updates from the group.
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Upcoming Public Meeting to present design of Phase 2e and 3a of Downtown Greenway
May 5, 2011
The Downtown Greenway and Greensboro Department of Transportation will host a public meeting on May 19, 2011 from 12-2 and 5-7 to present preliminary design proposals for Phase 2E and 3A. Join us on Thursday, May 19th from 12-2 and 5-7 in the Haywood-Duke Room at Holy Trinity Church located at 607 N. Greene Street in Greensboro.
Phase 2E runs along Fisher Avenue between Greene Street and Eugene Street and Phase 3A is along Eugene Street from Fisher Avenue to Smith Street.
For more information on the event, click here.
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Downtown Greenway Phase 1a Featured in the Sunday News & Record
May 5, 2011
The next section of the Downtown Greenway is under construction and is full of exciting art elements from lights to sculpture. These features were highlighted in the Sunday, May 1st News & Record. Learn more by reading the full article here.
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Phase 1a Clean-up a huge success!
May 2, 2011
Thanks to all the volunteers who came out on a very windy day on April 2nd to kick-off the construction of Phase 1a from Lee Street to Spring Garden Streets along Freeman Mill Road. Over 60 volunteers filled over 150 bags with trash and recyclables along this quarter mile section of the Greenway in conjunction with the Great American Clean-up and Greensboro Beautiful’s city-wide clean-up.
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TREK Bike Raffle Winner Announced
March 28, 2011
The winner of the TREK Bike Raffle was announced at the Action Greensboro Groundbreakers Event on March 17th at the Empire Room in Downtown Greensboro. Over 50 people entered to win the TREK bike, donated by Greensboro's local TREK bike shop, but only one could win! Congrats to Beth Boulton! We can't wait to see you enjoying your bike on the Downtown Greenway!
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Festival of Service
March 21, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on the Downtown Greenway—Intersection of Eugene Street & Bragg Street
Greensboro Urban Ministry, in partnership with HealthServe, Greensboro College, The Downtown Greenway, and Warnersville Beautification and Historical Society, will be hosting Festival of Service on Sunday, April 3rd on the Downtown Greenway. The event will feature local music, free food, and children's games.
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Downtown Greenway Phase 1A Groundbreaking Celebration and Clean Up!
March 21, 2011
Help us break ground on the next section of the Downtown Greenway! In conjunction with the Great American Clean Up, help us pick up the area and enjoy a family friendly lunch and celebration with hot dogs, music, kid’s activities and more!
Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm on the Downtown Greenway—Intersection of Spring Garden & South Edgeworth St (no rain date)
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Wear Green for the Downtown Greenway on St. Patrick’s Day!
March 4, 2011
Greensboro couldn't be luckier to be getting a Downtown Greenway! We are excited to announce that the construction on the next section of the Greenway will begin on March 25th.
Join us this St. Patrick's Day to hear an update on the construction plans and ways you can get involved this year.
Thursday, March 17, 2010
5:30 to 7:00 PM
The Empire Room
203 South Elm Street in Downtown Greensboro
RSVP by March 12 to Judy Morton: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 336.379.0821
And, if you are feeling even more lucky, we will be raffling off a Trek 3500 Mountain Bike at the meeting on 3/17! Greensboro Trek Bike Shop has generously donated a Trek 3500 to raffle off in support of the Downtown Greenway! All raffle proceeds benefit the Downtown Greenway Endowment Fund. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5 tickets. Tickets are on sale at the Greensboro Trek Bike Shop (1209 Battleground Avenue) and will be on sale at the March 17th Meeting.
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Learn more about the Railroad Underpass Public Art Project and Give Us Your Feedback Online
January 27, 2011
In a series of public meetings held on January 25, 2011, sculptor Jim Gallucci and lighting designer Scott Richardson presented concepts for their vision of transforming an abandoned railroad underpass sited on the Downtown Greenway between West Lee Street and Spring Garden Rd. into a public art space.
Categories: Public Art
Preliminary Design Proposals Community Meeting for the Railroad Underpass Public Art Project
January 13, 2011
The Downtown Greenway will host a public meeting on Tuesday, January 25th 12-2 and 5-7 to see preliminary design proposals for the railroad underpass public art project. Join us on Tuesday, January 25th 12-2 and 5-7 at the action Greensboro offices (317 south Elm Street in Downtown Greensboro). Parking is available on-street as well as in the parking lot across the street. Jim Gallucci and Scott Richardson will present and discuss their proposal for The Downtown Greenway Railroad Underpass Public Art Collaboration, a public art project that involves the creative renovation of an abandoned underpass located between Spring Garden and Lee Street along Freeman Mill Road.
Click here for more information.
Categories: Public Art
Call to Artists
December 1, 2010
The Downtown Greenway seeks proposals for the second of 12 neighborhood benches to be commissioned for the Downtown Greenway. It will be located in the Phase 1A section of the trail, which runs between West Lee Street and Spring Garden Street along the east side of Freeman Mill Road in the southwest section of downtown Greensboro.
Categories: Public Art
Community Meeting for Downtown Greenway Railroad Underpass Public Art Collaboration
October 11, 2010
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Sorry you missed the October 27th Public Input Meeting for the Downtown Greenway Railroad Underpass Public Art Collaboration. The public input period closed on November 5th and we are now collecting input to share with the artists so they can begin their design work. Stay tuned for more information.
Community Meeting to be held October 27 to Gather Public Input for Downtown Greenway Railroad Underpass Public Art Collaboration
Sculptor Jim Gallucci and Lighting Designer Scott Richardson will meet with residents to discuss this public art project funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
A $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts has made possible the creative renovation of an abandoned railroad underpass that will be a key link between the recently completed first phase of the Downtown Greenway and the next section to be constructed of the 4 mile trail that will eventually encircle downtown Greensboro. This artistic collaboration will include innovative lighting, sculpture, graphics, and landscaping to create a unique outdoor public art space. The public is invited to attend a community meeting on October 27, 2010 from 12-2:00pm or 5-7:00pm at the Carriage House at Blandwood to learn about the project and to give their input to the artists involved in the project.
Click here to see the meeting flyer.
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Win a Free Trek Bike while Suppporting the Downtown Greenway!
September 17, 2010
Greensboro Trek Bike Shop has generously donated a Trek 3500 to raffle off in support of the Downtown Greenway! All raffle proceeds benefit the Downtown Greenway Endowment Fund. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5 tickets. Tickets will be on sale until the Phase 1A Groundbreaking at the Greensboro Trek Bike Store located at 1209 Battleground Avenue. Bike will be raffled off at the Downtown Greenway Phase 1A Groundbreaking this Spring. We hope you’ll attend the Groundbreaking but you do not have to be present to win. Go check out their store and buy your tickets today!
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Dedication of “Grounded Here”
September 13, 2010
Artist Juan Logan will return to Greensboro for the dedication of “Grounded Here”, his public artwork commemorating the historically significant location of Ashe Street on Sunday, September 19, 2010, from 2:00 until 3:00 pm at the site of the sculpture, which is located in the Warnersville neighborhood along the Greensboro Downtown Greenway. The community is invited to join Juan and residents of Warnersville for a dedication ceremony and celebration with refreshments. Funding for this Ashe Street public artwork has been made possible through a grant from American Express Corporation and an anonymous donation.
Juan Logan is an internationally recognized artist from Durham, NC, and a professor of Art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With input from the Warnersville community, Juan has created “Grounded Here”, in recognition of Ashe Street, which was, at one time, the vibrant commercial and social hub of Warnersville.
Ashe Street was the first organized African American community in the city of Greensboro. The community was founded by ex-slaves in 1867, two years after the close of the Civil War on land deeded to them by Yardley Warner, a Quaker from Pennsylvania. Over the years the neighborhood flourished into a thriving community, a place where churches and schools formed its hub, and where well-established black-owned businesses were able to prosper. Urban renewal programs effectively wiped out the commercial district located on Ashe Street. With the help of input from current residents of Warnersville, many of whom are descendents of the original families who settled there, the public artwork created by Mr. Logan reflects the unique and important history of the site.
Born in 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee, Juan Logan was raised in North Carolina and is currently a professor in the Department of Art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has shown extensively both nationally and internationally, and his work is included in numerous public, corporate, and private collections, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Gibbes Museum of Art, the Memphis Brooks Museum, the Zimmerli Museum of Art, and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, among others. The thought-provoking imagery of Juan Logan often deals with the many layers of the African American experience. His work asks us to look closely, to go beyond the surface, to, as one art historian put it, “reveal what we avoid when we blink”.
Although born in the South, Logan’s artworks address subjects relevant to the American experience as a whole. At once abstract and representational, his paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, and videos address the interconnections of race, place, and power, and his ability to tell powerful visual stories in a variety of medium, make him an artist whose vision is uniquely appropriate for this Ashe Street project.
From its earliest planning stages, Downtown Greenway coordinators determined that visually appealing public art of various types and scale would be an important feature of the Downtown Greenway. Upon its completion the Downtown Greenway trail will wind its way through several neighborhoods, each with its own unique history and story to tell. Public art, paid for through a combination of grants, private donations, and corporate funding, will be scattered along the trail, and will help tell the story of these neighborhoods and our city. As the trail travels through distinct neighborhoods, historic sites such as Ashe Street have been identified, and an artist, chosen specifically for the commission, will meet with neighborhood residents to gain a full understanding of the significance of each particular site before beginning their creative work. Juan Logan’s piece is one of the first installations of public art commissioned to commemorate a designated area of historic significance along the Greenway. In addition, functional site pieces such as bike racks and signage will be designed to make them both useful and visually appealing. The installation of four major, large-scale public artworks, along with historically significant, site-specific artwork, as well as site pieces that are both artistic and functional, will enhance the visual quality and beauty of both the Downtown Greenway and Greensboro itself.
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Run 4 the Greenway Race Results
September 13, 2010
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and the results are in! Check out the Run 4 The Greenway Race results here! Congrats to Nick Liversedge (pictured right) for his 27 minute victory! Thanks to all who came out to support, play, walk and run!
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Downtown Greenway featured on NEA Blog
September 13, 2010
Read about the Downtown Greenway on the National Endowment for the Arts
blog. Click here to see the blog entry!
In July, 2010, the National Endowment for the Arts awarded the Downtown Greenway a grant of $100,000 as a part of its Mayor's Institute on City Design 25th Anniversary Initiative. From over 200 applicants from across the country, the Downtown Greenway project was selected as one of 21 grants totaling $3 million.
The grant will support the restoration of an abandoned railroad underpass in a section of the Downtown Greenway to be known as Morehead Linear Park. This phase which is to be constructed beginning this fall starts at West Lee Street and the Freeman Mill Road ramp and runs north along Freeman Mill Road to Spring Garden Street.
The underpass formerly served both vehicular and pedestrian traffic from both Spring Street and Cedar Street as they merged to allow for passage beneath the North Carolina Railroad tracks that run east-west along the southern end of downtown Greensboro. The construction of Freeman Mill Road in the mid 1970's redirected traffic and the underpass was abandoned. The heavily wooded site was rediscovered in early 2001 as concept plans for the Downtown Greenway were first being considered.
The restoration project includes the addition of 12 decorative iron gates to be designed and fabricated by local artist Jim Gallucci and placed in existing doorways along the underpass, through which will be seen two 60-foot graphic panels depicting parts of Greensboro's history. Cooper Carry Center for Connective Architecture who has been involved in the project from its early conception will oversee the design and fabrication of the panels. In addition, innovative, artistic lighting will illuminate the entire area to be designed by local artist, Scott Richardson with Light Defines Form.
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City Council Member Robbie Perkins to “Run 4 The Greenway”
September 9, 2010
Time is running out to pre-register for Saturday’s inaugural “Run 4 the Greenway.” More than 200 runners, including Greensboro City Council Member at Large Robbie Perkins, have pre-registered for the event, which will include an 8K and 1 Mile Walk/Run.
“The Downtown Greenway is an important part of transportation and wellness in Greensboro. Once complete, it will be a transportation link for the City and help spur economic development for the downtown area,” said Perkins. “I can’t wait until I’m 60 years old and can run and bike the entire loop.”
Perkins is a graduate of Duke University and holds two track and field records in the 5,000 meter and 10,000 meter events. He declared his intent earlier this week to compete in the race in support of Greensboro’s Downtown Greenway.
The “Run 4 the Greenway” 8K and 1 Mile Walk/Run will begin at 5:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. respectively in Center City Park. The 8K, nearly a five-mile course, will feature an urban loop following the Downtown Greenway detour route and through the first constructed phase of the Greenway. An after party in Center City Park will include children’s activities, live music and food.
Online pre-race registration will remain open until noon on Thursday, Sept. 9. Registration for the 8K is $30 and $15 for the 1 Mile Walk/Run, with free registration for children 12 and under. All proceeds benefit the Maintenance Endowment Fund for the Greenway.
Runners pre-registered for Saturday’s event can pick up their race packets at Premier Commercial Bank (701 Green Valley Rd., Suite 102, Lake Point Building) on Friday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Volunteers Needed for Run 4 The Greenway!
August 25, 2010
If you are not running in the race, many volunteers are needed to help the day of the race. There are lots of different jobs during the race - something for every age and skill level. Please pitch in and show your support! There is something for everyone!
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Judy Morton by email or phone (336) 379-0821, at Action Greensboro.
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Newly Released Downtown Greenway Video
August 23, 2010
See, hear and share the word about the Downtown Greenway. Check out our newly released informational video - and feel free to share it with future Downtown Greenway enthusiasts! Watch here!
Categories: Media Coverage
Sign up now for the Run 4 the Greenway
July 16, 2010
Sign up now for the Run 4 the Greenway with choices of an 8K and a 1-mile walk/run on Saturday, September 11. There will be music, entertainment, food and beverage for all at Greensboro’s Center City Park. Proceeds go to the Maintenance Endowment for the Downtown Greenway.
Categories: Health & Wellness, Special Events
NEA awards Downtown Greenway prestigious grant
July 15, 2010
Action Greensboro announced today that The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded the Downtown Greenway a grant of $100,000 as a part of its Mayor’s Institute on City Design 25th Anniversary Initiative (MICD 25). From over 200 applicants from across the country, the Downtown Greenway project was selected as one of 21 grants totaling $3 million.
Categories: Public Art
Phase 3 public meeting scheduled
July 6, 2010
A drop-in public meeting will be held on Thursday, July 29th from noon-2 and 5-7 at the old bingo hall: 421 West Smith Street to receive public comments on the functional design for phase 3 of the Downtown Greenway.
Categories: Phase 3
Juan Logan begins work on Grounded Here
July 5, 2010
Artist, Juan Logan begins work on Grounded Here, the piece commissioned to commemorate the important history of Ashe Street and the Warnersville community.
Categories: Phase 1, Public Art
Artist Brower Hatcher completes work on The Gateway of the Open Book Cornerstone
June 28, 2010
Artist Brower Hatcher completes work on The Gateway of the Open Book Cornerstone. This piece includes Brower’s framework with embedments created by local artist, Frank Russell in collaboration with students from the Warnersville neighborhood and Jones Elementary School and Smith High School. This piece will be stored in Rhode Island until the site is ready for installation which is expected in the fall of 2010.
Categories: Public Art
Run 4 the Greenway event announced
June 18, 2010
An 8k run, a 2 mile walk/run, and an after-party at Center City Park will be held on Saturday, September 11th to raise awareness of and to support the Downtown Greenway. The route will begin and end at Center City Park and will follow the detour route of the Downtown Greenway and include the currently open section. Registration for the event will be open in mid-July so stay tuned for more information.
Categories: Health & Wellness, Special Events
City Council adopts 2010 budget
June 16, 2010
This budget includes $1,482,196 allocated for the Downtown Greenway which allows for the construction of Phase 1a and the Eugene Street Pedestrian Refuge Island as well as continued design work on the remaining sections of the trail. This is a partial allocation of the $7M in funds approved by voters for the Downtown Greenway in the 2008 Street Improvement Bonds.
Categories: Economic Development
Our New Linear Park, A Path To The Future
June 7, 2010
"In the meantime, linear park enthusiasts in Greensboro can look to New York for a glimpse of what our urban pathway might some day feel like." Read the full Preservation Greensboro blog article.
Categories: Economic Development
“Greensboro’s downtown greenway takes shape”
June 7, 2010
"“Right around the perimeter of downtown, connecting these neighborhoods, there’s not really a good cycling route, and this will be a route that can be used by cyclists of all ages and of all abilities, including families with young children,” said John McLendon, co-chair of the technical committee."
Watch the News 14 Carolina television report.
Categories: Media Coverage
Art Gets New Home Along the Greenway
June 7, 2010
"Triumph, Endurance, Hope, Strength and Faith again have a place in the Warnersville community. A group of Greensboro Parks and Recreation workers installed the much-discussed benches at their new home near the Freeman Mill Road exit to Lee Street early Tuesday morning. The benches are near their old location but within sight of the road." Read the full News & Record story.
Categories: Phase 1, Public Art
Glenwood Neighbors Travel To The International Civil Rights Center & Museum
February 1, 2010
Glenwood neighbors use the Downtown Greenway to travel to the opening of the International Civil Rights Center & Museum.
Categories: Phase 1, Public Art
The first organized event was held on the Downtown Greenway on December
December 18, 2009
The homeless people who might have gone unnoticed by many were recognized by a group of Greensboro residents Wednesday night. Read the full News & Record story.
Photo: Jona Khaosanga (left) and Sara O’Brien joined others at the Downtown Greenway in the annual Greensboro Homeless Memorial Walk and Worship Service (Credit: H. Scott Hoffman/News & Record)
Categories: Media Coverage, Phase 1
Jones Elementary 5th graders from visit ArtMongerz in downtown Greensboro
April 7, 2009
5th graders from Jones Elementary School visit Frank Russell's studio at ArtMongerz in downtown Greensboro on April 6th. Frank shares his story about making a viable living as an artist and teaches the students about the power of public art. The students will collect recycled materials for works of art that they will make with Frank that will have a permanent home at Jones Elementary School. Students will also participate in collecting materials that will be used by Frank for his collaboration with artist, Brower Hatcher, who is creating the Motion Cornerstone to be located along the downtown Greenway.
Categories: Phase 1
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