Downtown Greenway Update: Western Branch Progress & Public Input
Exciting progress is happening just steps from Wafco Mills as work continues on the Western Branch of the Downtown Greenway. This section, stretching from Smith Street to Spring Garden Street and connecting to Morehead Park, is nearing completion with paving, grading, and structural work well underway.
Recent updates from the Greenway project team include:
Full paving of the section from Smith Street to Spring Garden Street
Installation of the mast arm and new pavement markings at West Market Street
Concrete pads poured for benches and other site furnishings
Gabion basket work under Friendly Avenue nearly finished
Fence removal along Guilford Avenue to allow for proper installation
Final grading and cleanup, including a sidewalk connection to Hunt Street
Morehead Park resurfaced with new asphalt
Upcoming Public Meeting
The community is invited to a public meeting on Monday, October 6th, from 5:00–6:30 PM at the Sternberger Center in Greensboro College’s Jones Library. The HARP design team will present the landscaping plan for the Western Branch and gather community feedback.
📍 Location: Sternberger Center, Jones Library, Greensboro College
🕔 Time: October 6, 5:00–6:30 PM
🌿 Focus: Western Branch landscaping plan & public input
Why It Matters for Wafco Mills
With Wafco Mills positioned at the heart of Greensboro’s growth, the Downtown Greenway continues to shape our neighborhood. Once complete, the Western Branch will connect directly to Morehead Park and provide safer, greener walking and biking access from our community to nearby destinations.
For Wafco Mills residents, this means:
More walkable connections to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods
Enhanced landscaping and public spaces adjacent to our community
A stronger sense of connectivity with Greensboro’s cultural and recreational amenities
Upcoming Greenway Events
16th Annual Run & Block Party: September 27, 4:00–7:00 PM at LoFi Park
Western Branch Landscaping Public Meeting: October 6, 5:00–6:30 PM at Greensboro College
Great Trails State Day Walking Tour: October 18, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM starting at LoFi Park
Community Picnic: October 26, 4:00–6:00 PM (ticketed event)
For more information, visit the Downtown Greenway website or reach out to Project Manager Dabney Sanders at dsanders@actiongreensboro.org.
Downtown Greenway: Western Branch Nearing Completion
The Western Branch of the Downtown Greenway is nearing completion, with paving, grading, and site work well underway. A public meeting will be held October 6, 5:00–6:30 PM at Greensboro College to share the landscaping plan and gather input. Read the full update ➜
Note: For HOA responsibilities and processes, please refer to the Wafco Mills governing documents. All Association actions comply with applicable real estate laws, including the North Carolina Condominium Act (Chapter 47C).
