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Get updates about the Downtown Greenway in Greensboro, NC including information about upcoming events, art installations, and more.

  • Remembering Merritt White

    (1978-2025)Honoring a Friend, Volunteer, and Champion for Cyclists The Greensboro community lost someone very special with the passing (August 23, 2025) of Merritt White – a true friend, a tireless volunteer, and a cornerstone of the city’s cycling world. For years, Merritt poured his time, skill, and heart into helping others ride safely and confidently,… Read More

  • Remembering Dr. Sarah Praskievicz

    (1986-2025)Honoring a Bridge-Builder for Science, Streams, and Community The Downtown Greenway community joins many across Greensboro in mourning the loss (August 11, 2025) of Dr. Sarah Praskievicz – a scientist, educator, and collaborator who inspired countless people to better understand and care for the natural world around us. As a faculty member at UNC Greensboro,… Read More

  • 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… Read More

  • 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… Read More

  • Call for Artists: Decorative Crosswalk

    The Downtown Greenway Public Art Selection Panel is seeking artist applications for a decorative crosswalk, which will be located where the future Western Branch section of the greenway will cross Guilford Avenue in the Westerwood neighborhood. Artists living or working in Greensboro are invited to submit design proposals for this project by the October 1,… Read 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… Read More

  • 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,… Read More

  • Meet the Team: Franklin Bowman

    Behind every well-maintained path, park and garden along Greensboro’s Downtown Greenway is Franklin Bowman, our dedicated Crew Supervisor. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for urban green spaces, Franklin leads our maintenance team in ensuring the Downtown Greenway remains a vibrant and welcoming environment for all. From overseeing daily operations to coordinating… Read More

  • 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… Read More

  • Registration Open for Run & Block Party

    Registration is NOW OPEN for our 16th Annual Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party – set for Saturday, September 27 from 4-7 pm in LoFi Park and surrounding areas. Don’t miss your chance to run, walk, and party with us on the Downtown Greenway! This year will include a 1-mile untimed and a 5K timed… Read More

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