Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15th, 2021

We hope you'll join us in following and supporting the important work of local organizations this Hispanic Heritage Month and all year long. read more

The Upstate Update: August 2021 - August 16th, 2021

In this month's Upstate Update, we announce the protection of 600 acres in Abbeville County, share an important action alert for Greenville County residents, and more. read more

Executive Director Andrea Cooper's message to Greenville County Council regarding the Article 3.1 replacement ordinance - August 15th, 2021

We support the draft replacement ordinance developed by county staff — without amendments — which calls for new rural conservation subdivision design standards, continued protection for rare species, and requirements for residential developers to share in the cost of infrastructure improvements to support new development. read more

Action Alert: Urge Greenville County Council to support staff's plan with NO amendments - August 13th, 2021

Greenville County residents, your voice is more important now than ever! Please contact County Council this weekend — before Tuesday's Council meeting — and urge them to support the draft Article 3.1 replacement ordinance developed by county staff. read more

More than 600 acres permanently protected in Abbeville County - August 10th, 2021

We're delighted to announce the protection of Morrow Creek Timbers and MROS Preserve, together totalling 664 acres, in Abbeville County. read more

Apply for the Fall 2021 Citizens Planning Academy - July 29th, 2021

Designed to optimize convenience while also providing opportunities for networking and interactive learning, the Fall 2021 Citizens Planning Academy will encompass seven lunch-and-learn sessions in a hybrid format of three in-person sessions and four virtual sessions. If you'd like to become a more informed and engaged participant in land use planning and policy in Greenville, SC, apply now! read more

The road not taken… Delayed three years! - July 28th, 2021

UF Board member Emelyn Jones shares her experience hiking to one of the most elusive and remote falls in the Carolinas. read more

By Emelyn Jones

Three ways to engage in planning for the City of Greenville's future - July 23rd, 2021

Calling all City of Greenville residents! There are three upcoming opportunities for you to get involved to help inform decision-making in Greenville. read more

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