The future of NE WilmingtonPlan Framework

The NE Wilmington community is at the threshold of major transformation. This resurgence requires ongoing and coordinated investments in infrastructure, housing, and services for families that provide tools for economic stability and work seamlessly together to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty building a holistic and vibrant community.

With strong leadership and the coordinated investment strategy of the WRK Group (REACH Riverside, Kingswood Community Center, and TheWarehouse), $300 million in neighborhood revitalization efforts are well underway that can have long-lasting impact on the lives of residents. This investment is needed more than ever as a community that was already grappling with persistent poverty, low educational attainment, and insufficient housing has been further impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread flooding creating additional stressors.

The framework diagram illustrates opportunities for leveraging this ongoing investment to meet resident needs and create sustainable and lasting impact. Following the framework are recommended implementation strategies and tools to support each of the plan goals.

The framework diagram illustrates opportunities for leveraging existing assets and ongoing investment to meet resident needs and create sustainable and lasting impact.

Legend

Open space

Development

Neighborhood assets

Primary Streets

Street improvements

Green streets

Gateway improvements

Shoreline stabilization

Preserve and strengthen existing neighborhood assets

Todds Lane Industrial Park

Economic Opportunity

Kingswood Community Center

The Warehouse

Thomas Edison Charter School

Urban Promise

Eastside Charter