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Bend LVRT Trailhead Upgrade
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Bend LVRT Trailhead Upgrade
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Greensboro Community Trust recently completed the final planned improvements at the Greensboro Bend LVRT trailhead, including a new portalet enclosure, bike racks, and an additional bench. Built with locally milled pine and cedar, the project was completed with support from the Town of Greensboro, VTrans, and NVDA. GCT is also continuing its work to strengthen connections between the Rail Trail and the broader community.

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GCT Receives USDA Grant and Seeks Matching Donations
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GCT Receives USDA Grant and Seeks Matching Donations
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GCT was just awarded a USDA Community Facilities Technical Assistance Grant through our regional development association, NVDA. These funds will support GCT in hiring consultants to help with feasibility studies, due diligence analysis, and concept designs for our priority project work. This grant award requires a 20% local match, which GCT is looking to raise this summer. 

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LVRT Trailhead and Bend Park Upgrades
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LVRT Trailhead and Bend Park Upgrades
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This summer, GCT is continuing to enhance the Greensboro Bend trailhead with a new portable restroom enclosure, more established pollinator gardens, and by exploring greater connectivity with Main Street and beyond.

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The Steeple Looks at Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
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The Steeple Looks at Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
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GCT’s Steeple project aims to renovate and repurpose the former Methodist church and parsonage property in Greensboro Bend village for a variety of community uses. GCT currently holds an Option to Purchase Agreement for the property while we work through feasibility and environmental review due diligence steps.

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Greensboro Community Trust Board hold first Annual Meeting
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Greensboro Community Trust Board hold first Annual Meeting
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In May 2026, GCT held our Board’s first Annual Meeting and strategic planning conversation aimed at identifying priorities for the near future. The group participated in a visioning exercise imagining Greensboro in 2033 and discussed key needs and wants.

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New mural project begins at Greensboro Rail Trail
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New mural project begins at Greensboro Rail Trail
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Community trust aims to build strong social infrastructure
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Community trust aims to build strong social infrastructure
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Press Release: Greensboro Community Trust Builds Momentum
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Press Release: Greensboro Community Trust Builds Momentum
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Church Parsonage Set for Repurpose
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Church Parsonage Set for Repurpose
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Greensboro forms community trust to grow social, economic opportunities
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Greensboro forms community trust to grow social, economic opportunities
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Press Release: Greensboro forms Community Trust to grow social and economic opportunities
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Press Release: Greensboro forms Community Trust to grow social and economic opportunities
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Greensboro Bend Block Party
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Greensboro Bend Block Party
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Bend Revitalization Seeks Community Input
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Bend Revitalization Seeks Community Input
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Bend Revitalization Initiative Sets Sights On Methodist Church And Parsonage
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Bend Revitalization Initiative Sets Sights On Methodist Church And Parsonage
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Village Trust Initiative Selects Wolcott Greensboro Bend
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Village Trust Initiative Selects Wolcott Greensboro Bend
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Mural Unveiled At Trailhead Park Grand Opening
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Mural Unveiled At Trailhead Park Grand Opening
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