Civil Municipal - April 2024

Greenville’s proactive approach to fostering an environment ripe for economic development and community engagement. Feazel outlines the DDA’s recent accomplishments and plans, emphasizing the completion of significant projects to improve the downtown experience. “We started working on technology enhancements downtown... installing fiber network through the downtown area,” she states, highlighting the city’s commitment to modernizing its infrastructure. This technological upgrade facilitates the installation of security cameras, a speaker system for events, and public Wi-Fi, enhancing safety, communication, and connectivity. Moreover, the renovation of nine parking lots and the acquisition of additional lots for parking expansion reflects Greenville’s strategic efforts to accommodate current and future demands. “We have completely renovated all of them... and at the same time, we then bought two more lots that we are going to turn into parking,” Feazel shares, illustrating the DDA’s comprehensive approach to downtown revitalization. development organization, illustrating Greenville’s strategic approach to regional partnership. Moreover, Bosanic highlights the crucial role of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in supporting significant projects within the city. “Especially with the bigger projects, we collaborate,” he states, citing the Morrison expansion as a prime example of what can be achieved when multiple organizations unite towards a common goal. According to Bosanic, these partnerships are fundamental to Greenville’s ability to attract and retain businesses, driving both local and regional economic agendas forward. ACCELERATING DEVELOPMENT THROUGH STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Greenville stands on the cusp of transformative growth,propelled by strategic development initiatives to enhance its infrastructure, leverage technology, and revitalize critical areas within the city. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) ‘s concerted efforts and the city’s pursuit of Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification underscore 105 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 04 GREENVI LLE, MI