Downtown Greenway Oversight – Transition Updates

The Downtown Greenway is a collaboration between Action Greensboro and the City of Greensboro, with split responsibilities and shared oversight of various components related to the project. With the Downtown Greenway nearing completion, some specific areas have recently transitioned, as has been planned for a number of years.

Effective July 1, 2022, all greenway programming, communications, volunteerism and education have transitioned from Action Greensboro to the City of Greensboro, and specifically, with Greensboro Parks and Recreation. A new full-time position was created to coordinate these efforts, with Chelsea Phipps now serving as the Greenways & Gardens Program Coordinator, and the main point of contact for the Downtown Greenway.

Action Greensboro remains heavily involved, with Downtown Greenway Project Manager, Dabney Sanders, continuing oversight of project timelines, construction updates, public art, site furnishings, and finances. Greensboro Parks and Recreation is now managing the Downtown Greenway website, social media accounts, e-newsletter, volunteer opportunities, public programming, educational workshops, large events, and collaborative partnerships. This is in addition to the daily operations, maintenance, landscaping and general upkeep of the greenway, which continues to be managed by Botanical Gardens staff within Greensboro Parks and Recreation.

To learn more about the transition, or with any questions you may have, please contact Chelsea Phipps.