- Greenville City Council voted down a proposed ordinance that would have limited lot widths on new developments in residential neighborhoods, sparking a debate over managing growth while preserving neighborhood character.
GREENVILLE — How can Greenville manage growth when its neighborhoods each want something different?
That’s the question Greenville City Council members wrestled with for more than an hour Sept. 28 as they considered a rule to limit new developments in residential neighborhoods.
The ensuing debate reflected ongoing tensions as Greenville both tries to preserve the charm of its neighborhoods while giving more people an opportunity to live in the city…