Monthly Archives: April 2021

The program helps local governments committed to accelerating progress on climate change, resilience and social equity planning, measure and track performance using LEED. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building rating system, announced the City of Wilmington is among 15 cities and counties selected to commence certification in a nationalContinue reading “Wilmington Selected For 2021 LEED For Cities Local Government Leadership Program”

The Initiative more than doubled its original goal of planting 1739 trees — an homage to the year the city was founded. Last year, the City of Wilmington, in partnership with about a dozen other organizations, launched the Wilmington Tree Initiative with a goal of planting 1739 trees – an homage to the year WilmingtonContinue reading “Wilmington Tree Initiative Exceeds Tree Planting Goal”

The city worked closely with the New Hanover County School System to identify areas with the greatest need for extended wireless access. In an effort to expand internet access to more Wilmington residents – a priority of the Wilmington City Council – the City of Wilmington has worked alongside New Hanover County, New Hanover CountyContinue reading “City Extends Free Public WiFi Zones”