Uptown Deck Designed | Eastern North Carolina Now

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News Release:

    On Thursday October 24 from 4:30-6 p.m., Uptown Greenville and the City of Greenville will unveil the details of the Uptown parking deck at Sheppard Memorial Library.

    "This project is moving to a place where we can start getting an idea for what it will look like and how it will fit into our growing business district," said Uptown Greenville director Bianca Shoneman. "The parking consultants will be on hand to walk us through aspects of the deck from lighting and landscaping to safety, parking logistics and more."

    "Since maintaining a cohesive style has been an important part of the parking deck discussions from the very beginning," said Shoneman, "some time will be dedicated to talking about the district's architectural history and future."

    The E-tag program, a permit allowing parking for up to 24 hours in select lots for uptown workers and residents, will also be discussed at the Oct. 24 meeting.

    "The E-tag program will go a long way in making life easier for folks working Uptown," said Shoneman. "We hear a lot of complaints from workers about having to feed their meters or move their cars during a shift to keep from getting parking tickets. We are dedicated to making Uptown a great place for all who live, work or play here; the more worries we can take away from workers in the district, the better it will be for the whole district."

    For more information about Uptown Greenville, go to www.uptowngreenville.com or call Director Bianca Shoneman at (252) 561-8400. Contact Carl Rees, Economic Development Manager with the City of Greenville at crees@greenvillenc.gov or (252) 329-4510.