Category Archives: City Government

College Hill Neighborhood Plan

The Greensboro City Council voted unanimously to approve the College Hill Neighborhood Plan at its March 17th meeting. Thanks to all who have worked so hard and for so long to craft this document. A special thank you to Jeff … Continue reading

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Residents: Show Support for Plan at March 17 City Council

On Jan. 21, 2015, the Greensboro Planning Board unanimously approved the Revised Draft College Hill Neighborhood Plan (CHNP). The final approval step for the plan will take place at the upcoming Greensboro City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 17. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and … Continue reading

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Winter Weather: CHNA Plan Moved to March City Council Mtg

Dear College Hill residents and stakeholders, This is to notify you that the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 17th has been cancelled due to the anticipated winter storm event.  The public hearing on the College Hill Neighborhood Plan (CHNP) that … Continue reading

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Invitation: Greensboro Public Needs Survey & Meeting

Share Your Thoughts! Every 5 years, the City of Greensboro is required to prepare and submit a Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in order to receive Federal funds for housing and community … Continue reading

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Jan. 21: Planning Board Meeting to Review CH Neighborhood Plan

Dear College Hill residents and stakeholders, This is to remind you that the Revised Draft College Hill Neighborhood Plan (CHNP) is scheduled to be presented to the Greensboro Planning Board, for review and recommendation in a public hearing on Wednesday, January … Continue reading

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Airbnb location in College Hill apparently violates zoning

From The New York Times: “Airbnb, the pioneering home rental service, presents itself as useful and virtuous, but the reality is far less benign, according to a report that Eric T. Schneiderman, the New York attorney general, released on Thursday. “The … Continue reading

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Update on the College Hill Neighborhood Plan: Revisions available for review

From Jeff Sovich of the Greensboro Planning Department: This is just a quick note to thank all of you who took the time last Friday, to stop by (at either Tate St Coffee, Taste Yogurt Bar, or Slices Pizza) and … Continue reading

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Word from the Delta Sigma Phi national office in re 220 South Tate

The house at 220 South Tate isn’t a Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house, according to the fraternity’s national office. An email sent Saturday to the frat’s executive director brought this response Monday from Cameron Blair Warner, director of risk management … Continue reading

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No, actually, fraternity houses aren’t allowed in College Hill

  The young scholars pictured above moved into 220 South Tate Street on Friday. Their apparent intent to use the residence as a fraternity house got some neighbors to thinking, “Isn’t College Hill zoned R-7? And aren’t frat houses allowed … Continue reading

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Rescued! Fire-damaged 919 Spring Garden begins a new life; sale closes, extensive single-family home renovation under way

A prominent College Hill home has been saved, three years after a fire nearly led to its demolition. The sale of 919 Spring Garden Street closed on Monday. The buyers are Richard and Susan Stone.  They will renovate it as … Continue reading

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