Creative Corridors Coalition has been working since 2007 to make areas across the city of Winston Salem more beautiful and welcoming. The bold vision of a green, artful, innovative, and connected network of public corridors required large sums of money to hire talented designers, purchase exceptional materials, and construct high quality and iconic structures and artful spaces.
On June 8, 2021 Creative Corridors Coalition Chairwoman Brenda Fulmore and Treasurer Bill Rose presented a check for $1.6 million to the city of Winston Salem. Mayor Allen Joines along with Council Members Scipio, Burke, MacIntosh and Mundy were also present for the exchange.
Creative Corridors Coalition (CCC) has raised a total of $3.1 million to enhance the Green Street and Strollway Bridges and incorporate various betterments along Salem Parkway. Thes funds enabled the project to go above and beyond the minimal standards North Carolina Department of Transportation would have implemented without the vision and funding coordinated by CCC. $1.5 million of the total contribution came from grants and an additional $1.6 million was raised by private donations.
The $1.6 million presented to the City of Winston Salem represents years of hard work from past and present CCC Board Members and many generous contributions from donors across the city. These community-driven funds results in the iconic Green Street and Strollway bridges which can now be enjoyed by all Winston Salem residents and visitors.