Greenville Council Advances Town Common Café Plan

Greenville City Council voted to take the next step in considering a café or restaurant at Town Common by preparing a request for qualifications and creating a citizen committee to review submissions. The process will explore potential designs and operational and financial feasibility; the vote does not guarantee the project will move forward. The proposed site is the only part of Town Common where development is permitted, while the rest of the park is protected. Supporters, including ECU students and greenway advocates, said an eatery could enhance the riverfront gathering place, though the proposal has drawn mixed public feedback and the mayor is seeking further input.