Commercial Projects — Greensboro
JetZero Manufacturing Hub at Piedmont Triad International Airport
Details: Announced June 12, 2025, this $4.7 billion investment by aerospace startup JetZero will build its first U.S. manufacturing facility and headquarters at GSO. The all-wing Z4 aircraft plant is projected to create over 14,500 jobs between 2027 and 2036, making it the largest job commitment in North Carolina’s history abc11.com+13edpnc.com+13carrollatparkside.com+13.
Timeline: Break ground in early 2026; full operations ramping up over the following decade.
Carroll at Parkside – Downtown Mixed‑Use Development
Details: Grounded on May 5, 2025, this $62 million downtown project by The Carroll Companies includes a 161-room AC Hotel with rooftop bar and pool, 348 luxury apartments, and roughly 20,000 sq ft of retail/commercial space facing First National Bank Field .
Timeline: Construction began May 5, 2025.
Banknote Corporation Expansion
Details: Banknote Corporation of America plans a new 20,000 sq ft facility in Northeast Greensboro Corporate Park. This $28 million expansion will create around 50 new jobs. (Local planning documents expected for citation.)
Timeline: Announced in 2025; construction expected to start later this year.
The Shoppes at Sedgefield Crossing Expansion
Details: Retail development expansion anchored by Lidl in the Sedgefield area, adding several new commercial units.
Timeline: Construction active during 2024–2025 (lease announcements pending).
Greensboro Urban Loop Completion (I‑840/I‑785 Beltway)
Details: The final 3.7-mile section of the 39.5-mile Greensboro Urban Loop opened January 23, 2023. While primarily infrastructure, it's unlocking new commercial and industrial development along its corridor .
Timeline: Opened January 23, 2023; ongoing development spinoff.
Greensboro-Randolph Megasite
Construction completed initial site development of this 1,000-acre industrial site in December 2023. The project involved:- 24.5 million cubic yards of mass grading
- Installation of 128,500 linear feet of pipe
- Construction of 3 miles of highway and 4 bridges
Transportation improvements related to the site are ongoing through 2027.
Carroll South of the Ballpark
Another major project by The Carroll Companies, this $140 million development will feature:abc45.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
- A 150-room Aloft hotel
- 280 apartments
- 30,000 square feet of retail space
- 200,000 square feet of office space abc45.comen.wikipedia.org+1abc45.com+1
Construction commenced in December 2020. en.wikipedia.org
Friendly Center Area Redevelopment
A new boutique hotel and upscale retail development is planned near the Friendly Center, on a site where a Trader Joe's was previously proposed. wfmynews2.com
Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex
This $48.3 million project aims to create a 65,000-square-foot facility combining education, recreation, and public services. Features include: ncconstructionnews.com
- Library services
- Recreation areas
- Public health support
- Renovations to adjacent Nocho Park bizjournals.com+3ncconstructionnews.com+3axios.com+3
Construction began in April 2025, with completion expected in 2027. ncconstructionnews.com
Guilford County Government Projects
Ongoing projects include:
- Renovations to the Governmental Plaza
- Construction of a new Law Enforcement Administration Building
- Development of the Lees Chapel Residential Recovery Center
- Establishment of the Women with Children Recovery Center
These initiatives aim to enhance public services and community support. guilfordcountync.gov
Ames Construction completed initial site development of this 1,000-acre industrial site in December 2023. The project involved: abc45.com+3amesconstruction.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3
- 24.5 million cubic yards of mass grading
- Installation of 128,500 linear feet of pipe
- Construction of 3 miles of highway and 4 bridges
Transportation improvements related to the site are ongoing through 2027.