Greensboro to Close Davie Street Parking Deck, Site Set for Redevelopment
The City of Greensboro announced on November 20 that the Davie Street Parking Deck at East Market and Davie streets will permanently close on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a 2024 review determined the structure had reached the end of its useful life. The closure will affect downtown parking patterns and traffic near central business areas as the city and a private developer prepare the site for demolition and eventual redevelopment.
On November 20 the City of Greensboro posted a notice that the Davie Street Parking Deck will permanently close on Monday, November 24, 2025. The deck, which opened in 1967, was determined in a 2024 review to have reached the end of its useful life, prompting the city to move forward with closure and site preparation work.
City officials are urging drivers who normally use the Davie deck to use nearby City operated parking decks, notably the Church Street and February One parking decks. Motorists should anticipate changes in routine as lane closures are implemented around the structure and heavy equipment appears near the corner of East Market and Davie streets. A firm demolition date has not been set, the notice states, but city staff and the developer will begin preparing the site.
The property was sold to BSC Holdings, Inc. following prior approval by City Council. The developer will oversee demolition of the deck and ready the parcel for redevelopment. Plans for the site are still being finalized, and the city did not provide a detailed timeline for new construction. Residents and downtown visitors can expect increased construction activity and temporary impacts to traffic flow and curb access as the area transitions from an aging parking facility to a new project.
Local businesses and employees who rely on the Davie deck for daily parking will need to adjust in the short term. The city highlighted the Church Street and February One decks as alternative options, but the shift may require additional walking, adjustments to delivery schedules, or changes to event parking plans. Lane closures and the presence of heavy equipment may also affect bus and taxi routes, as well as pedestrian access near the intersection. Drivers should allow extra time for downtown trips and watch for posting of specific lane restrictions as work begins.
The closure and planned redevelopment reflect a broader trend in downtown renewal efforts, where aging mid century infrastructure is replaced to accommodate contemporary urban needs. For Guilford County residents the removal of the 1967 deck will change the immediate streetscape and could open opportunities for mixed use development, new commercial space, or public amenities depending on final plans.
The city notice was posted on November 20, 2025. Officials said they will coordinate lane closures and site preparation with the developer, and that motorists should expect heavy equipment and lane impacts nearby as demolition and site prep work begins. Residents seeking more detailed parking guidance or updates should monitor official city communications for notices about traffic changes and the redevelopment timeline.
