From reimagining City Hall to expanding community spaces, the City of Greenville has big plans on deck for fiscal year 2026. City Manager Shannon Lavrin outlined these priorities in her “State of the City” address, presented to city council during a work session on Monday, May 12.

City Hall

After unveiling plans last fall to demolish the current City Hall, a feasibility study is now underway for possible renovations to City Hall, with the city looking to update the building’s exterior to better complement downtown's skyline.

Out with the old, in with the new. | Photo provided by the City of Greenville

“We are exploring a project that will relocate council chambers to the first floor, along with an engaging public entrance and an opportunity for a small restaurant, cafe, and coffee shop,” Lavrin said.

Community Centers

Work is already in progress at the new Southernside Community CenterDo we have a link for this? and the renovated Nicholtown Community Center, which are currently under construction, while the Viola Community Center is in the design and permitting phase. The city has also signed a contract to redesign the West Greenville Community Center.

Other initiatives

Rapid fire, here are other forthcoming projects highlighted by the Greenville Journal:

Putting together a plan for the future of West Greenville
Hiring a planner to help shape what’s next for the Haynie-Sirrine property
Kicking off a downtown ambassador program in the fall
Giving the downtown design rules an update
Wrapping up the downtown transportation master plan
Getting to work on plans for Mayberry Street by Unity ParkShould we link to Mayberry Park here?

Looking back

Lavrin also celebrated key wins from fiscal year 2025, including Greenville’s lowest crime rate in a decade, three miles of new sidewalk with seven high-visibility crossings, and land purchases for affordable housing and green space.

Want to see more milestones? Here’s what else the city is proud of.