Updates

  • Public Meeting: Proposed Design for Western Branch Landscaping

    Your voices were heard at the public meeting in April 2025 – now come see and learn about the proposed landscaping design for the Western Branch. The Downtown Greenway will be hosting a second public meeting related to proposed landscaping for the future Western Branch section – currently under construction between Smith Street and Spring…

  • Construction Update: Western Branch

    Progress continues with construction on the future Western Branch section of the Downtown Greenway. The extreme heat and frequent rainstorms definitely impacted the contractor’s ability to work; however, there have been a number of exciting projects done in recent months, as the greenway is really starting to take shape now. Read on to learn more…

  • Design Reveal for Market+Branch Commission

    The Downtown Greenway is pleased to share artist Pete Beeman’s design for the Market + Branch public artwork that is planned to be installed in early 2026 as a part of the Downtown Greenway final construction. A Portland native, Pete Beeman builds sculpture in Portland, Oregon and New York City. Educated at Brown and Stanford…

  • Join Us – We Are Hiring!

    JOIN OUR TEAM! We are hiring for a Downtown Greenway Program Assistant (part-time) to help with our year-round community programming. In this role, you would support program planning and on-site event facilitation, public engagement, social media, community partnerships, administrative needs, and other related efforts. We offer a host of free programs and events every year,…

  • Special Recognition & Celebration on June 12

    We are excited to celebrate the completion and opening of the small section of the Downtown Greenway at the Murrow Boulevard/Fisher Avenue intersection as it travels over the Church Street overpass. Please join us on Thursday, June 12 at 4 pm at the site. There will be remarks and light refreshments. We will honor and remember the…

  • Public Meeting for Western Branch Landscaping

    While construction continues along the Western Branch section of the Downtown Greenway, additional planning is underway to enhance the natural environment in this area. Join us to learn more and provide your feedback! The Downtown Greenway is pleased to announce that we will host a public meeting on Thursday, April 24 from 5-7 pm on…

  • 2024 Year In Review

    We experienced another incredible year for the Downtown Greenway in 2024, and there is much to be celebrated – from construction progress, to new programs, and record participation numbers! As the new year is now underway, and we are looking forward to even more exciting things to come in 2025, we wanted to take a…

  • Performing Arts Program Receives State Award

    In March 2024, the Downtown Greenway embarked on an exciting new collaboration with Circus EVO, a local circus arts organization, formerly known as Activate Entertainment. We hosted a two-part series, called the Spotlight Circus Initiative, which was made possible through grant funding from the Cemala Foundation. This unique program provided residents with free access to…

  • New Website Launched

    After a much-needed refresh, you’ll notice the Downtown Greenway website has a brand new look! We are thrilled to share this exciting update became a reality in November 2024, after more than a year of strategic planning, design, and production. You’ll first notice the Downtown Greenway’s brand and story are much more visible and vibrant…