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Greenville Common upgrades to protect river walkway and bring back downtown events
- Greenville advances bulkhead replacement and river walkway protections as part of a $14.5 million upgrade.
- Work began in July 2025 and continues to strengthen the park's bulkhead against Tar River flooding.
- Crews are creating a shared use path through the park with plazas, seating, and shaded structures.
- Officials expect to complete the project by the end of the year, enabling a return of major events.
- State and city funding support the park renovation to safeguard infrastructure originally built in the 1960s.
- The town common serves as Greenville’s central park, hosting many larger events soon to return.
- Progress is measured by moves on the park’s west end and ongoing bulkhead renovations.
- Residents express optimism about improved amenities and more shade at the common.
- Funding details show state support plus city funds for the riverfront project.
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