Tell me more about PLANIT GSO.
PLANIT GSO was the name of the community-driven process for updating the City's previous comprehensive plan. This update was based on public input gathered at various open houses and community events, and from online surveys. This process helped shape the future of Greensboro.
What is a comprehensive plan and how does it impact me?
A comprehensive plan is a guide created with the help from public input that helps municipalities develop a clear vision for their future. Your involvement is important because your input directly affects the goals outlined in the plan and the strategies for how to achieve those goals.
Why was the previous comprehensive plan updated?
The previous comprehensive plan was adopted in 2003. A lot has changed since then, in Greensboro and across the country. Updating the City's comprehensive plan to reflect those changes is important for making sure Greensboro's growth and development trends coincide with nationwide trends.
How did residents get involved?
- Thoughts were shared on Greensboro's growth by taking our surveys.
- Residents signed up on our website's e-Notification system for emails whenever there was news about the plan. Folks still receive those notifications when quarterly plan updates are posted on this Web page.
Questions? Send us an e-mail.
What was the Speakers Series?
The Speaker Series brought nationally known experts in community design and development to Greensboro to discuss the latest trends taking place in US cities. Previous speakers and their topics included:
Chris Leinberger - "Placemaking and Management: Addressing Market Demand for Walkable Urbanism in the Knowledge Economy"
Kol Peterson - "Accessory Dwelling Units: a New/Old Idea that is Reshaping Cities"
Parris Glendening - "How Housing Builds Our Economy"
Geoff Anderson - "Growing an Amazing City: Greensboro"
Dan Parolek - "Missing Middle: Responding to the Demand for Walkable Urban Living"
Caroline Dwyer – "Planning for a Healthy Community"
Kristen Jeffers – "An American Expat on the Future of her Hometown"
Access these talks on the Videos tab on this page.
What is the 'Dashboard'?
This is an interactive tool to help explore the highlights of the Data Book Report and Conditions and Trends Report, both of which are explained in more detail below and can be accessed on the from the Resource Library tab.
What is the Data Book Report?
The Data Book Report uses a wide array of statistics to tell the story of Greensboro since the 2003 comprehensive plan. View this report from the Resource Library tab.
What is the Conditions and Trends Report?
This report is a deeper dive into topics discussed in the Data Book Report, topics that are expected to affect and influence Greensboro's future. View it from the Resource Library tab.
What is the National Association of Realtors Report and how is Greensboro represented?
The Realtors report analyzes the neighborhood and commuting preferences of Greensboro residents. Greensboro is the first municipality to have its own local version of the National Realtors Association Community Preference Survey. View this report from the Resource Library tab.
