Greensburg - American Planning Association

Zoning Types
Downtown Core
As described in the Downtown portion
of the Plan, the central business core
represents an opportunity for
Greensburg to demonstrate its
commitment to a new type of commerce
and to recommit to a highly pedestrian
oriented community center. The
Downtown Core will be home to local
businesses, tourism attractions, City
and County offices, higher density
housing, restaurants, and a host of
other community amenities. It may be
helpful to think of Downtown as the part
of Greensburg that will be active for the
largest part of the day. From sun up
until late evening there should be
people enjoying some part of Downtown
Greensburg. Main Street should also be
thought of as a community gathering
space. It is a destination where the city,
county, or region can come together
and celebrate shop and see the ongoing
transformation of Greensburg.
Housing above Main Street businesses
and small, dense housing projects
should be encouraged in downtown.
Housing in immediate proximity to
downtown businesses will help provide
a ready customer base and keep the
downtown area active. While large
housing projects that take up prime
commercial frontage are not
encouraged, medium density residential
directly behind Main Street businesses
or along side streets would be ideal.
This view from a residential balcony in downtown
Greensburg enjoys a view of vibrant street life.
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Greensburg Sustainable Comprehensive Plan
CITY OF GREENSBURG, KANSAS + BNIM