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Greenville City Departments Move to NOMA Tower

The city is clearing its municipal hall for a two-year renovation project designed to modernize public access.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in City Hall

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Greenville has relocated eight municipal departments to the NOMA tower to accommodate a two-year renovation of the city's main administrative facility. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Eight Greenville city departments have officially relocated to the NOMA office tower as part of a major structural overhaul of the main municipal building. This transition marks the start of a two-year renovation period aimed at improving the facility's accessibility and exterior design.

Why it matters

The project seeks to increase government transparency by redesigning the building to feel more open and accessible to the public. Moving the City Council chambers to the first floor is intended to simplify how residents locate and attend official meetings.

Eight city departments are now operating out of the NOMA office tower, while board meetings have moved to 205 Arcadia Drive. The total renovation of City Hall is scheduled to span two years.

The players

Reeves and Young

This contracting firm is responsible for executing the structural renovations at the City Hall site.

Greenville City Council

The local governing body is shifting its meeting location to the convention center during the construction period.

The details

The renovation plan replaces the current exterior with a more open, glass-heavy facade and repositions the main entrance to face Main Street. City Council chambers will move from their current 10th-floor location to the first floor to better invite community participation.

Timeline

  1. Oct. 26, 2026: The City Council holds its final meeting at the existing City Hall.

  2. Nov. 9, 2026: The City Council begins meeting at the Greenville Convention Center.

  3. November 2026: Contractors Reeves and Young take over the City Hall building.

  4. 2026-2028: The City Hall site undergoes a full-scale renovation.

Political Context

Opponents of the renovation have raised concerns regarding the temporary displacement of staff and the budget required for a multi-year project. These critics argue that current funds could be better allocated toward infrastructure maintenance rather than a comprehensive architectural redesign.

Residents must update their travel plans for public meetings, as the venue shifts to the Greenville Convention Center starting in November. Those needing to access municipal departments will now find services consolidated at the NOMA office tower rather than the traditional City Hall location.

The takeaway

The multi-year project signals a shift toward more transparent and accessible public gathering spaces within the downtown core. Residents should verify meeting locations online before attempting to visit city offices throughout the duration of the construction.

Further reading

For more information on local governance, visit the Greenville City Hall section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Foxcarolina.

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