Uptown Greenville 2017 State of the District: Pardon our Progress | Eastern NC Now

Plan to join the region's most influential arts, business, government and community leaders to celebrate Greenville's center city

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    GREENVILLE, NC     Plan to join the region's most influential arts, business, government and community leaders to celebrate Greenville's center city. Uptown Greenville will host the 3rd Annual State of the District event on Tuesday, February 7, from 5:30-7:30pm at the Martinsborough. The event will be a time to celebrate the growth and transformation occurring in the Uptown district and to ignite passion and excitement for what is to come.

    The evening will feature updates on major district initiatives, Uptown Greenville Award Presentations and keynote speaker, Daniel Douglas, urban aficionado and founder of the Urban Design Center in Raleigh, NC.

    Douglas specializes in downtown master planning, urban revitalization, entertainment districts and sustainable economic development. Dan has prepared master plans for downtowns across the country and internationally including Morocco, Raleigh, Long Beach, CA, Anchorage, AK, and Saudi Arabia.

    Douglas will highlight global development trends and speak to the audience about the economic and quality of life benefits investments in public transportation, bikeability, and walkability yield.

    Uptown Greenville invites all members of the community to vote on this year's New Small Business of the Year Award.

    Purchase tickets, vote online and find information on sponsorship at www.uptowngreenville.com.

    Though seating will be limited, all are invited.

  • Contact: Uptown Greenville
  •     info@uptowngreenville.com

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