Updates

  • End of an Era: Final Transition to City Stewardship Now Complete

    Following the successful completion of the Downtown Greenway’s four-mile loop in May 2026, management and oversight of the project have officially transitioned to the City of Greensboro, marking the next chapter in the greenway’s evolution as a long-term community asset. This transition was anticipated from the beginning of the public-private partnership between Action Greensboro and…

  • Documentary Film Highlights the Story of the Downtown Greenway

    Every great community project begins with a vision. Few take 25 years to become reality. The Downtown Greenway documentary tells the remarkable story behind Greensboro’s four-mile urban trail, tracing its evolution from an ambitious idea to a completed community asset that now encircles downtown Greensboro. Featuring interviews with key leaders, advocates, partners, supporters, and community…

  • Forbes spotlights the Downtown Greenway

    National attention for a project years in the making! Forbes has featured Greensboro’s Downtown Greenway, highlighting its lasting impact on the city’s growth and transformation since the concept was first introduced in 2001! Project Manager Dabney Sanders spoke to the power of community vision and collaboration, from residents to city leaders to partners like Action…

  • Full Circle Gala – Friday, May 29

    After 25 years of planning, partnership, advocacy, and community support, the Downtown Greenway is finally coming full circle! To celebrate this once-in-a-generation milestone, the community is invited to the Full Circle Gala on Friday, May 29 from 7-10 pm at Cadillac Service Garage. As the signature finale event of GreenMAY on the Greenway, the evening…

  • May 16: Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting

    A major milestone for Greensboro is here. On Saturday, May 16, the community is invited to celebrate the official grand opening and final ribbon-cutting of the completed Downtown Greenway – a fully connected 4-mile loop encircling downtown. This long-awaited moment marks the realization of a shared vision more than 25 years in the making. From…

  • GreenMAY on the Greenway

    As the Downtown Greenway nears completion of the final construction along the Western Branch, there is lots to celebrate! So much so, that we’ll be celebrating for an entire month with GreenMAY on the Greenway! With more than 25 planned programs happening throughout May 2026, Greensboro residents and visitors are invited to join us for…

  • 2025 Year In Review

    Momentum continued to build for the Downtown Greenway throughout 2025, bringing us closer than ever to completing Greensboro’s 4-mile urban trail. From major construction milestones and exciting public art developments to record-breaking participation in community programs and events, there was much to celebrate over the past year. As we begin 2026 and look ahead to…

  • 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…