Greenville, NC

The Planning Department will work closely with Greenville Utilities Commission to review current lighting in the area and to determine what improvements are needed.

The Planning Department will work closely with the City of Greenville Police Department to assist with addressing the crime issues in these areas.

Sidewalks are anticipated to be installed in areas that are redeveloped where feasible and where there is sufficient right of way to do so.

The Housing Department will work closely with the Public Works Department to ensure frequent pick up of debris are made once activities have begun. Code enforcement will also be a tool in combating the concerns over trash within these areas.

Yes. Staff will work closely with the City of Greenville Public Works Department to identify traffic problems and solutions.

All activities will be limited to the areas identified due to the limited funding received by the city. No activities will take place within areas north of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive or along the 10th Street corridor at this time.

The program will be developed and revised with citizen’s feedback. All comments and concerns will be considered as the program is developed.

Homeowners will be contacted directly by phone, through mailings, and in some cases door to door.

The areas involved in the revitalization program will be maintained through strict code enforcement provided by the City of Greenville Code Enforcement, zoning enforcement, and other city agencies.

The city will work with local residents and advocate groups to assist in situations that arise with older homeowners that are unwilling to share information or participate in the programs.

Vacant lots will be acquired and assembled to create buildable lots for the construction of new housing to encourage homeownership.

All homes that are built within the neighborhood will take into consideration the type of construction already in place and will be constructed with similar materials and architectural characteristics.

Women and Minority Contractors are always encouraged to participate in any bid opportunities that are extended. All contractors must be qualified to work under City of Greenville Housing Division programs. Staff is available to assist anyone interested in participating. Construction financing may be available to qualified contractors for new construction in the 45-Block Area. Workshops to qualify new contractors will be held. Community Development staff will be happy to provide information on this subject and can be reached at (252) 329-4481.

The City of Greenville will work with local lending institutions to provide loan programs for businesses which locate within areas identified as appropriate for commercial development by the Center City and West Greenville 45-Block Revitalization plan. In addition, the City of Greenville will make assistance available to businesses or developers in appropriate areas. This assistance will be in the form of a loan to eligible applicants. For additional information please contact the Community Development Department at (252) 329-4481.

Businesses such as barber shops, neighborhood drug stores, neighborhood grocery stores, specialty shops, and restaurants will be encouraged in agreement with the Center City and West Greenville 45-Block Revitalization Plan.

Yes. Dilapidated rental properties will be acquired and the owner will be paid fair market value as established through the required appraisal process. Substandard rental properties will be addressed through code enforcement.

Yes. Elderly persons, 62 years of age or greater, will be given priority for assistance.

Yes. There are qualifications regarding household income, ownership, current taxes, and major liens and judgments attached to the property. Contact the Community Development Division for more information at (252) 329-4481.

As part of the program, actions to partner with builders to develop multi-family rental properties and single-family homes will be pursued. If relocation is necessary, staff will assist occupants with relocation to decent, safe, and sanitary housing within the same area when possible and in some cases individuals may be relocated to other areas.

Acquisition of occupied properties will be held to a minimum. However, if an occupied property is acquired, occupants will receive relocation assistance. The amount of assistance will vary by person, depending on income, current rent, and other factors.

The first priority will be to preserve existing homeowner’s homes. Owner occupied properties will be rehabilitated to the greatest extent possible. If rehabilitation of the home is not feasible, other options will be explored to assist the owner. The primary purpose of the program is to improve and maintain the character of the neighborhoods in the revitalization area.

Yes. If the owner of the property you are currently renting is willing to sell the unit to you, there is a possibility that you can purchase the home with assistance, if eligible. The City has several programs for potential homeowners such as down payment assistance and secondary mortgages. Banks and financial institutions provide mortgages and also have special programs. Interested homeowners will have to meet requirements for the programs offered. For additional information please contact the Community Development Department at (252) 329-4481.

Any rental properties that are acquired by the city will be inspected to determine the feasibility of rehabilitating the unit. If the unit is repairable, it will be rehabilitated and offered to a homebuyer and assistance will be available for eligible applicants.

Assistance will be provided on a first come, first serve basis; however tenants that are eligible for assistance will be encouraged to become homeowners within the targeted neighborhoods.

The primary goals will be neighborhood revitalization and homeownership in these areas. Most properties acquired will be redeveloped with new single family housing.

No. The West Greenville Revitalization Program is a different kind of program from what was done in the ‘60s and ‘70s. The West Greenville 45-Block Revitalization Program is an effort to revitalize depressed areas in and adjacent to the neighborhoods of Cherry View, Perkins Town, Biltmore and Lincoln Park. It is designed to improve and maintain the character of the neighborhoods in the revitalization area that have declined over the years. It will focus on preserving existing homeowner’s homes and increasing home ownership from the current 20% to over 50% within the 45-Block program area. Most properties acquired will be redeveloped with new family housing. When relocation is necessary, the City will assist occupants with relocation to decent, safe and sanitary housing within the same area when possible.

The City of Greenville surveyed many areas of West Greenville for this initiative and developed the boundaries based upon areas of the community that has no other government assistance. The Moyewood area is owned and operated by the Greenville Housing Authority. The Housing Authority serves as the lead entity for issues in the Moyewood area and provides a much needed service to the community. The City works with the Housing Authority on a regular basis and understands the goals of the Housing Authority. The City has no plans for the Moyewood area.

While working with the residents of the neighborhood, the city will inspect all properties located within the program area to determine the need.

Yes. CDBG and HOME funds will be spent within those areas of Cherry View, Perkins Town, Biltmore and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. CDBG and HOME are both community development programs funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. All needs for which CDBG or HOME funds are spent, must meet one of the following National Objectives: benefit low to moderate income persons, aid in preventing slum and blight, or meet an urgent need.

The West Greenville Revitalization program is designed to remove unsafe and unsightly structures, provide street and utility improvements, increase affordable home ownership, and promote redevelopment and new construction. This effort will establish a safer, more attractive area for residents, visitors, and the entire Greenville community. Total cost of the revitalization program is estimated to be $13.8 million, with approximately $8.8 million coming from federal funds.