Land Planning & Policy

Rare + Wonderful: Explore Upstate gems in the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate - June 2nd, 2025

Executive Director Aldon Knight introduces the latest edition of our print newsletter, in which we celebrate the rare and wonderful flora and fauna that call this region home. read more

By Aldon Knight

Update: Travelers Rest rejects Inn at Altamont - May 8th, 2025

In a 4-1 final decision on the Inn at Altamont, the Travelers Rest (TR) Planning & Development Committee voted against advancing the developer's request to annex and rezone approximately 40-acres on Paris Mountain to accommodate the proposed 150-room hotel and event venue. read more

By Sherry Barrett

Call to action: Protect Paris Mountain - April 10th, 2025

Despite a massive outpouring of community opposition, developers have submitted an official request to the City of Travelers Rest to annex two parcels (approximately 40 acres) on Paris Mountain to build the Inn at Altamont — a 150-room hotel and event venue. read more

City of Anderson draft comprehensive plan released - January 31st, 2025

After soliciting public feedback and fine-tuning community priorities, the City of Anderson has released a draft of a new comprehensive plan. read more

By Allie Martinsen

Meet the Team: Land Policy Manager Allie Martinsen - December 18th, 2024

In a feature from the Fall/Winter 2024-2025 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Land Policy Manager Allie Martinsen shares how Spartanburg charmed her upon her first visit, and why she now works to champion vibrant communities across the Upstate. read more

Our People: Meet UF staff in the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate - December 16th, 2024

In the Fall/Winter 2024-2025 edition of the Upstate Advocate, we invite you to get to know the people behind our work — what they do, how they do it, and why it matters — in addition to catching up on the latest conservation and advocacy news from Upstate Forever. read more

By Aldon Knight

Conservation & advocacy wins of 2024 - December 12th, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we're pausing to celebrate the many conservation and advocacy successes this year has brought. Here's a look at just a few highlights of our work this year — made possible by your generous support... read more

Greenville County Council adopts the UDO! - December 5th, 2024

Greenville County Council adopted the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) in a 7-5 vote at 3rd reading on Tuesday, December 3. read more

By Sherry Barrett

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