Going Green To Save Some Green: Council Chambers Transitions To LED Lighting.

For some time now, City officials have considered more sustainable options to replace dozens of old, inefficient incandescent light bulbs that were in Council Chambers. Anywhere from two to four of the bulbs would burn out each month, according to Facilities Specialist Mark Stuart. On top of frequently replacing the bulbs, Stuart said the bulbsContinue reading “Going Green To Save Some Green: Council Chambers Transitions To LED Lighting.”

Pedestrian Improvements Are Coming To Oleander Drive

A busy night for City Council who was joined by members of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and international students from UNCW during the Tuesday, Feb. 15 meeting. Council heard a presentation by the Wilmington Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee from WMPO Deputy Director Abby Lorenzo. A big part of that presentation was explaining updates to howContinue reading “Pedestrian Improvements Are Coming To Oleander Drive”

Crews Work To Restore Wetland At Mary Bridgers Park

The effort of restoring the wetland is part of a larger project to improve the health of Burnt Mill Creek. Crews with the City’s Stormwater Maintenance Division are hard at work, restoring the wetland at Mary Bridgers Park off Chestnut Street. The wetland was created in 2007 through a partnership with N.C. State University andContinue reading “Crews Work To Restore Wetland At Mary Bridgers Park”