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High Point on the Rise / Southwest Greenway & Elm Street Streetscape

High Point

Description

A 4.8-mile urban greenway and streetscape project featuring pedestrian and bicycle improvements, funded largely by a federal RAISE grant.

Impact summary

Improves active transportation and community connectivity while requiring right-of-way acquisition from about 120 property owners.

Applicant

Name: City of High Point / NCDOT
Address: Elm Street from Sunset Avenue to Commerce Avenue & Southwest Greenway corridor

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Jan 8, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jan 8, 2026

Prosperity, Livability & Safety Committee - Jan 8, 2026

A 4.8-mile urban greenway and streetscape project featuring pedestrian and bicycle improvements, funded largely by a federal RAISE grant.

Related issues (1)

High Point on the Rise Greenway and Streetscape Project Update

The city is moving ahead with a 4.8-mile urban greenway and Elm Street streetscape project funded by a $19.8 million federal grant and $9 million in local funds. The project will connect underserved neighborhoods in southwest High Point to transit, the library, and healthcare facilities.

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