Greensboro Seeks Redevelopment Proposals for Glenwood Church Site

The City of Greensboro Housing and Neighborhood Development Department opened a Request for Interest on December 10, 2025 for redevelopment of multiple parcels in the Glenwood Reinvestment Area, including 1417 Glenwood Ave., 1115 Grove St., and 1104 W. Florida St. The largest parcel is a roughly 1.94 acre site with a 26,500 square foot building that housed the Glenwood United Methodist Church, built in 1954 and now owned by the city.

The RFI begins a two stage process that allows developers, community organizations, and other parties to express interest and become eligible to compete in a later request for proposals. The application window opened with the RFI and proposals will be due by 4:00 p.m. on January 30, 2026. City staff hosted a virtual information session on December 15 to explain submission requirements to prospective respondents.

City officials are asking for adaptive reuse or redevelopment concepts that could include housing or other community serving uses, with an emphasis on community benefit. That emphasis reflects concerns voiced in local coverage about maintaining affordability and preserving neighborhood character as the parcels move toward sale and redevelopment. For residents of Guilford County, outcomes will affect housing availability near established neighborhoods, the preservation of a mid century church building, and potential changes in traffic, neighborhood services, and public space.

The choice of adaptive reuse over demolition could conserve architectural character while supplying new housing or service space, but community advocates will be watching for commitments to affordable units and meaningful community input in the RFP stage. Respondents to the RFI will need to show how their proposals address those priorities to advance in the selection process.

Redevelopment of these city owned parcels also fits broader regional conversations about repurposing underused institutional buildings to meet housing and social needs. Greensboro residents who want details on submission requirements and timelines can consult the City of Greensboro website, greensboro-nc.gov, for the RFI materials and contact information. How the city balances development goals with neighborhood preservation and affordability will determine the project impact for years to come.