Southwest Renewal - High Point

Great communities begin with great streets.

What makes a street a place where people actually want to spend time?

In his newest presentation, nationally recognized planner Victor Dover of Dover, Kohl & Partners - Town Planning shares why thoughtful street design is one of the most important building blocks of a thriving community.

These are the same principles helping guide Southwest Renewal Foundation's work on the Design Blueprints, the Southwest Mill District Area Plan and Planning South Main Street.

🎥 Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i9RVYZDwZA

👇 Question for our community:

What street in Southwest High Point has the greatest potential to become a place where people want to gather, and why?

When Little Sally first arrived in Southwest High Point, cleanup crews were collecting nearly three bags of litter every week.

Today, thanks to ongoing cleanup efforts, community partnerships and Southwest Renewal Foundation's Anti-Litter Campaign featuring our environmental mascots, Foxy and Roxy, that number has dropped dramatically.

The "Be Smart. Don't Litter." campaign helped turn awareness into action, reducing litter collection from nearly 12 bags per month to fewer than two!

Even as visitor traffic has increased with school groups and summer travelers, litter levels have remained low, a sign that small actions, consistent messaging and community pride can create lasting change.

We love to see what we can accomplish when our community works together!

High Point has something special running right through it.

The Southwest Heritage Greenway is more than a trail. It’s a connection point for neighborhoods, nature and community.

When spaces like this exist, people walk more, connect more and spend more time outdoors, and that is exactly the kind of community we are working to build.

Have you walked the Greenway recently?