Luxury Living Downtown

Today's News Journal has a great story about 231 luxury apartments coming to Downtown Wilmington.

Here's some excerpts:

Spread over two high-rise buildings, the Residences at Midtown Park will take over the former sites of Mid-Town Parking Garage, Ninth Street Books and other retail stores. The development will occupy most of the block bounded by Ninth, Orange, Eighth and Shipley streets

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downtown supporters hope the creative district, a 25-block area bounded by Fourth, Ninth, Market and Washington streets will increase the city's tax base, foster a built-in audience for more than 50 cultural institutions in the wider area, reduce crime and create jobs.

Click Here to read the article.

I am thrilled that more people are going to have the opportunity to live in our Downtown and enjoy all we have to offer in arts and entertainment!

Marty

We agree with Governor Markell

Governor Markell focused on the effectiveness of the Downtown Development Districts throughout the state in his most recent weekly address.

In speaking for all of Downtown Visions, I can tell you that the focus of this program is spot on. We are proud to work with city and state officials to encourage more investment and participation in our downtown districts.

You can learn more about the Downtown Development District for Wilmington by clicking here.

Governor Markell accurately states, “By incentivizing development in our downtowns, we’ll strengthen our economy and revitalize our neighborhoods and that will keep Delaware moving forward. “

We couldn't agree more.

Marty

Downtown Business featured in Delaware Today

I am incredibly proud when I see our Downtown Businesses getting much deserved recognition in local media.

Tynisha Lomax opened Levitea at the corner of 9th and Tatnall Streets just a couple of months ago. The shop features more than 70 specialty teas, some great food, and a wonderful atmosphere for meeting with friends and colleagues.

Delaware Today magazine put together a wonderful piece about Tynisha and her shop - you can see that by clicking here.

I hope you will check out Levitea and all of the other great businesses we have growing and serving our Downtown community.

Marty

One Million Cups in Wilmington

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The entrepreneurial spirit is growing throughout our city, and our friends at Delaware Technical and Community College have a weekly gathering where everyone is welcome to experience that growth.

The gathering is called 1 Million Cups and it was started by the Kaufman Foundation. Here's the description from the foundation:

1 Million Cups (1MC) is a simple way to engage entrepreneurs in communities around the world. Each week, the 1MC program offers two local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs gain insight into possible ways they can improve their businesses, gather realtime feedback, connect with a community that truly cares about their progress, and walk away feeling like they have advanced their business. The audience also learns a great deal from the presentations. Whether this is through passively listening or deeply engaging with the entrepreneurs, there is much to learn every week from these dynamic and diverse communities.

Here's Del Tech's Paul Morris with more:

Click Here to learn more about 1 Million Cups in Wilmington and come on out any Wednesday morning to hear from local entrepreneurs.

Downtown Wilmington is the place for arts, entertainment, and entrepreneurs.

Marty