the greenlane shops developed during the 20th century, servicing the needs of the local community and visitors to the raceway, showgrounds, hospital, and parks. there was also a tramway terminal located here from 1902 until 1956. the make up of the local businesses has changed over the years; from horseracing and pharmacies, to currently a centre for the motor vehicle trades and the location of a selection of restaurants. the 1920s lido cinema still operates, one of the few stand alone suburban cinemas to do so. the area is served by state secondary schools including auckland grammar school, epsom girls grammar school and st peter's college.