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wfdd.org > health-safety > 2026-08-28 > greensboro-officials-open-oakwood-park-housing-project

Greensboro officials open Oakwood Park housing project

2+ week, 23+ hour ago   (154+ words) New apartments that local officials hope will provide affordable permanent housing opened in the Triad this week. — Greensboro’s Oakwood Park community includes 16 units for individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. Rent is based on income, with some tenants paying…...

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wfdd.org > economy > 2026-08-17 > housing-development-approved-for-greensboros-friendly-center

Housing development approved for Greensboro's Friendly Center

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (99+ words) There are now plans for the former Sears location at Greensboro’s Friendly Center. The site has sat empty since the store was demolished in 2024. Now the lot may be filled by a new seven-acre housing development. According to documents from…...

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wfdd.org > development > 2026-05-26 > greensboro-launches-initiative-to-spark-commercial-redevelopment

Greensboro launches initiative to spark commercial redevelopment

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (177+ words) The City of Greensboro has launched a new initiative to support redevelopment efforts across the city. The program is called Revitalize, Invest, Strengthen, and Expand, or RISE Infill. It’s geared toward the small property owner, landlord or real estate developer…...

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wfdd.org > housing > 2026-04-28 > greensboro-approves-financing-for-six-affordable-multi-family-developments

Greensboro approves financing for six affordable multi-family developments

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (119+ words) Greensboro is committing funds to support six affordable housing developments. The city council approved $8.1 million in federal and local money for the construction of developments that will bring 338 new units to Greensboro. The money will also help two developers rehabilitate…...

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wfdd.org > development > 2026-04-01 > greensboro-report-shows-more-than-1-billion-invested-in-construction-last-year

Greensboro report shows more than $1 billion invested in construction last year

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (174+ words) Greensboro is continuing to see steady growth as a new report shows more than $1 billion was invested in construction last year. The city saw residential and commercial values increase by more than $200 million last year from 2024. That’s according to the…...

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wfdd.org > development > 2026-03-04 > downtown-greensboro-leaders-announce-plans-to-transform-davie-street-parking-deck-into-an-apartment-complex

Downtown Greensboro leaders announce plans to transform Davie Street Parking deck into an apartment complex

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (147+ words) Greensboro’s downtown leaders announced Wednesday a new project that will transform a former parking deck into apartments. They shared the news during the city's annual State of Downtown address. Developers plan to demolish the Davie Street Parking Deck and replace…...

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wfdd.org > politics-government > 2025-12-29 > greensboro-to-end-free-parking-in-some-downtown-lots-in-2026

Greensboro to end free parking in some downtown lots in 2026

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (121+ words) The era of free parking in some downtown Greensboro city lots is coming to an end. Starting in 2026, the city will begin charging drivers to park in several surface lots. Officials say the goal is to make parking easier to…...

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wfdd.org > business > 2025-12-19 > greensboro-hvac-company-to-invest-13-5m-in-expansion

Greensboro HVAC company to invest $13.5M in expansion

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (130+ words) Guilford County has approved a financial incentives package for a Greensboro-based HVAC company to expand its operations. Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. is planning a $13.5 million investment to transform a facility on Triad Center Drive. The Guilford County Board of Commissioners unanimously…...

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wfdd.org > housing > 2025-12-17 > greensboro-moves-forward-with-wisconsin-companys-proposal-for-south-elm-street

Greensboro moves forward with Wisconsin company's proposal for South Elm Street

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (162+ words) Greensboro approved on Tuesday a Wisconsin developer’s proposal that could bring a mixed-income housing complex to a vacant lot on South Elm Street. Alexander Company is planning to build 128 apartment units and 29,000 square feet of future commercial space that could…...

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wfdd.org > business > 2025-11-26 > high-point-company-expands-into-asheboro-with-300-new-jobs

High Point company expands into Asheboro with 300 new jobs

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (103+ words) A High Point HVAC infrastructure company is expanding into Asheboro. Gov. Josh Stein’s office says the expansion will create 300 jobs in Randolph County. Environmental Air Systems LLC, also known as EAS, plans to invest $20 million in a 300,000-square-foot plant in…...