We're seeking a Development Associate to play an important role in Upstate Forever's community relations and fundraising initiatives. Please apply by April 30.
Greenville County residents, contact Council today urge them to adopt an Agricultural Preservation Zoning District to provide local farmers with a much-needed voluntary tool to help protect their way of life and preserve the important farmlands on which we all depend. read more
Wofford College professors, student fellows, and community context experts recently set out to evaluate the quality of and access to greenspaces within various Spartanburg communities, with a particular focus on the prevalence of high quality parks in areas with higher concentrations of Hispanic and BIPOC residents. read more
Plan Spartanburg, the City of Spartanburg's draft comprehensive plan, is now available for public review. There are several opportunities for those who live, work, or play in Spartanburg to learn more and weigh in on the draft comp plan. read more
Upstate Forever will be advocating for several key policy changes as the City of Greenville updates zoning and land development regulations to align with the GVL2040 comprehensive plan. read more
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
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
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
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
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