Category: Deep Dives

Council Recap: MLK Community Center Expansion, WMPO Long-Range Transportation Plan Update

Wilmington City Council held its second regular meeting for the month of October. First up, council received two presentations: first, the Wilmington Urban Area MPO annual update (watch here) and an update on the Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 long-range metropolitan transportation plan (watch here), which will guide all manner of transportation projects in our regionContinue reading “Council Recap: MLK Community Center Expansion, WMPO Long-Range Transportation Plan Update”

Council Recap: Pushing Forward On Multi-Use Paths, Road Improvements, and Affordable Housing

Wilmington City Council holding its first regular meeting for the month of October and first up: Council agreed to accept funding from the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the upcoming construction of multi-use paths along Hooker Road and Hinton Avenue, as well as bike lanes and sidewalks along Greenville Avenue. This project will also includeContinue reading “Council Recap: Pushing Forward On Multi-Use Paths, Road Improvements, and Affordable Housing”

Guest Post: Be A Looker!

This is a guest post from the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Many people bike and walk in the Wilmington area, whether for transportation, recreation, or other purposes. Our coastal community and its multitude of trails and greenways in Wilmington, including the Cross-City Trail, make it easy and fun to get around by walkingContinue reading “Guest Post: Be A Looker!”

The Possibilities of Passenger Rail for Wilmington

This is an Op-Ed by Mayor Bill Saffo Imagine hopping aboard a train in downtown Wilmington and traveling to destinations west, north, and south of our city. Or, better still, imagine the ability to show off our city – its waterfront restaurants and shops, its historic buildings and sites, its recreational opportunities and energy –Continue reading “The Possibilities of Passenger Rail for Wilmington”

City partners with New Hanover County for hurricane preparedness exercise

As the heart of the Atlantic Hurricane Season nears, the City of Wilmington and its partners with the New Hanover County government held a hurricane exercise on Tuesday, Aug. 8 to prepare for any future storms that may affect our community. “The exercise allows us to assess our capabilities and make critical adjustments to betterContinue reading “City partners with New Hanover County for hurricane preparedness exercise”

City Closes On Downtown Office Campus

The City of Wilmington has successfully acquired a 12.5-acre office campus in northern downtown, which includes a 1,022-space parking deck, a large office building, and two adjoining development tracts. The acquisition of the office campus allows the city to add much-needed parking capacity near Riverfront Park and consolidate numerous city departments under one roof forContinue reading “City Closes On Downtown Office Campus”

How You Give Matters: Help Individuals Move from Crisis to Stability

Written by Tommy Taylor, United Way of the Cape Fear Area The City of Wilmington and the United Way of the Cape Fear Area (United Way) have partnered to launch the “Better Way to Give” initiative. This initiative offers community members a comprehensive and compassionate alternative to giving directly to individuals who solicit money inContinue reading “How You Give Matters: Help Individuals Move from Crisis to Stability”

Wilmington City Council Approves FY24 Budget

At its June 20 meeting, Wilmington City Council voted to adopt the FY24 city budget. The $351 million balanced budget is guided by the city’s strategic priorities, which include increasing affordable housing opportunities, modernizing the city’s infrastructure, and actively preparing for the city’s future needs and growing demands on city services. The tax rate underContinue reading “Wilmington City Council Approves FY24 Budget”

City to Host Wilmington POPS 4th of July Celebration

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra to headline festivities, fireworks set for 9:05 p.m. The City of Wilmington invites residents and visitors to the annual July Fourth celebration, hosted at Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park, to enjoy live music, entertainment, food, fireworks, and more on Tuesday, July 4. This is FREE event and no tickets areContinue reading “City to Host Wilmington POPS 4th of July Celebration”

Council Recap: Downtown Campus Update, Urban Forest Master Plan, Healthy Homes Program

Wilmington City Council holding its first regular meeting for the month of June. First up, the Urban Forest Master Plan was presented to council. This plan aids in prioritizing tree maintenance and is an essential tool in helping to enhance the city’s urban forest. “And that leads to the question of why plan? In short,Continue reading “Council Recap: Downtown Campus Update, Urban Forest Master Plan, Healthy Homes Program”