Morgan Square Design Concept
Guided by a select steering committee of local leaders, downtown stakeholders, and area residents and representing the culmination of nine months of sustained public outreach and engagement, this design for the future of Morgan Square provides an opportunity to maximize the space's potential as Downtown Spartanburg's premier public gathering space.
Enhancements include permanent pedestrianizing the sections of W Main and Dunbar streets along the square, creating festival streets that will both increase the functional size of Morgan Square and create a cohesive feel across the entire space. Additionally, an enlarged performance lawn at the square's eastern end will have adjacent public restrooms and a staffed visitor kiosk, and a new stage orientation will allow upwards of 800 audience members to enjoy performances and will continue to serve as the home of longtime City events, such as Music on Main.
Other highlights include lounging terraces, a programmable water feature, bench swings, and an outdoor dining zone for adjacent restaurants, and a 70 percent increase in Morgan Square's total green space.
