Meet The Team

The initiative is spearheaded by Downtown Greensboro Inc., the City of Greensboro, and local philanthropic organizations, with consulting firm MIG leading the development of the Strategic Vision Plan. An 18-person steering committee plays a crucial role in shaping the planning process, collaborating with the consultant team to assess and refine proposed policies and strategies.

Project Partners

The project is led by a collaborative Project Management Team (PMT), which includes representatives from DGI, the City of Greensboro, the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, the Cemala Foundation, and the Bryan Foundation. The PMT meets regularly to oversee progress, provide guidance, and drive the project's ongoing efforts forward.

Consulting firm, MIG, a nationally known company based in Berkeley, California was hired to help develop the Strategic Vision Plan. MIG previously worked with the partnership to produce the 2030 Strategic Vision Plan.  MIG improves, adapts, and creates organizations, environments, and tools for human development. They are a community of designers, planners, engineers, scientists, and storytellers who engage people in creative problem-solving and collective action

Steering Committee

The Thrive35 Strategic Vision Plan Steering Committee is made up of 18 citizens within our community. This committee plays a vital role in guiding the planning process, working alongside the consultant team to evaluate and refine proposed policies and strategies.