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As Greensboro shuts down part of Elm Street, business owners say city 'cannot get this wrong'

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As Greensboro shuts down part of Elm Street, business owners say city 'cannot get this wrong'

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Dawn Quigley is the owner of The District. "I'm very hopeful that this could be positive for businesses in the block," she said. "It needs to be done with careful planning."

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Ever since Downtown Greensboro Inc. and Greensboro city officials unveiled a plan to create a pedestrian plaza in the 200 block of South Elm Street, there has been one consistent plea from area business owners and residents.

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Kurtys Duval, Cindy Duval, Olivia Rose Duval, 9, Sarah Posidis and Alayna Daval walk in the 200 block of South Elm Street on July 17. Soon, the that stretch of Elm will be closed to drivers, creating a pedestrian walkway, aimed at drawing shoppers and diners to local businesses. 

WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record

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Ruby Petty rushes across S. Elm Street at Washington Street while pushing Jeyana Petty in a stroller in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, July 17, 2026.

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Awoo Coffee in the 200 block of S. Elm Street in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, July 17, 2026.

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Kurtys Duval, Cindy Duval, Olivia Rose Duval, 9, Sarah Posidis and Alayna Daval walk in the 200 block of South Elm Street on July 17. Soon, the that stretch of Elm will be closed to drivers, creating a pedestrian walkway, aimed at drawing shoppers and diners to local businesses. 

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Pedestrians in the 200 block of S. Elm Street in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, July 17, 2026.

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Dawn Quigley in the owner of The District in the 200 block of S. Elm Street in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, July 17, 2026.

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The Hopper travels the 200 block of South Elm Street.

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Traffic travels in the 200 block of S. Elm Street in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, July 17, 2026.

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Ruby Petty rushes across S. Elm Street at Washington Street while pushing Jeyana Petty in a stroller in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, July 17, 2026.

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The Hopper travels the 200 block of S. Elm Street in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, July 17, 2026.

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Drop-in session

The city of Greensboro will host a drop-in information session for downtown business owners, property owners and residents from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the west concourse of the J. Douglas Galyon Depot, 236 E. Washington St.

The session is about the South Elm Street Pedestrian Plaza pilot program, including logistical information and city staff answering questions about the program.

As part of the pilot program, portions of South Elm Street will close to vehicle traffic on weekends to create a traffic-free space for dining, shopping, activities and entertainment.

Meanwhile, the 200 block of South Elm between February One Place and Washington Street will remain closed to vehicle traffic at all times from Aug. 3 through Nov. 1.

For more information, visit www.MeetMeOnElm.com.

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200 S. Elm Street

Kurtys Duval, Cindy Duval, Olivia Rose Duval, 9, Sarah Posidis and Alayna Daval walk in the 200 block of South Elm Street on July 17. Soon, the that stretch of Elm will be closed to drivers, creating a pedestrian walkway, aimed at drawing shoppers and diners to local businesses. 

Dawn Quigley is the owner of The District. "I'm very hopeful that this could be positive for businesses in the block," she said. "It needs to be done with careful planning."

The Hopper travels the 200 block of South Elm Street.

Ruby Petty rushes across S. Elm Street at Washington Street while pushing Jeyana Petty in a stroller in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, July 17, 2026.

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