How a walkable neighborhood changed my life - June 30th, 2020
Land Policy Manager Sherry Barrett reflects on how moving to a walkable Greenville neighborhood has improved her quality of life. read more
Hear from a city planner why GVL2040 matters - June 15th, 2020
Courtney Powell, Senior Development Planner with the City of Greenville, talks with Upstate Forever about the GVL2040 plan, why it’s important for citizens to get involved, and what happens next. read more
Dr. John Quinn: We should see waterways & forests as economic assets - June 10th, 2020
The environmental aesthetic of the Upstate is something most, if not all, of us value. But how does that relative value translate to dollar value? Dr. John Quinn, an associate professor of Biology at Furman, explores the economic value of our region's natural resources. read more
Our commitment to racial justice - June 3rd, 2020
Upstate Forever envisions a future that is healthy, vibrant, and prosperous, that offers a high quality of life now and for future generations. That vision cannot become a reality for all who call the Upstate home while racial violence and systemic injustices exist in our communities and across the country. read more
What is clean water 'worth?' - May 28th, 2020
The average cost per gallon of tap water in the Upstate is less than 1 cent. Let us help put the value of clean water in perspective. read more
Mary Duckett: Clean water is a basic human right - May 26th, 2020
A lifelong resident of the Southernside community in Greenville, Mary Duckett has joined community leaders and environmental justice advocates to call for the cleanup of toxic coal tar along the Reedy River, the left-behind results of a long-shuttered manufactured gas plant. read more
COVID Weekly Update: May 22, 2020 - May 22nd, 2020
In this week's update, Land Policy Director Lisa Hallo reflects on her recent experiences in nature and the importance of accessible greenspace for all. read more
We should all have access to clean and safe outdoor spaces - May 20th, 2020
Land Policy Director Lisa Hallo reflects on what easy access to nature has meant for her during difficult times. read more
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