Al Sharp is Project Director for FOCUS, a community-based planning consortium. FOCUS empowers local planning groups, businesses, and civic organizations through data gathering and public input, helping them to zero in on new oppor
Our region is like a puzzle. We need to connect many different pieces to ultimately realize the bigger, better picture for the future. Have you ever tried to put together a 1,000-piece big box puzz ...
Good things are happening all around our region. It’s true. Some initiatives are more familiar than others, but in addition to the City of Wilmington’s comprehensive plan and New Hanover C ...
In previous Insights, I’ve talked about the importance of regional planning as a critical element for the next 25 years. To ground this policy orientation, FOCUS has been actively seeking public ...
Remember the Magic 8-Ball toy? Ask it a question, give it a shake, and wait for the reply to appear from the murky depths. It seems like we’ve all been asking the Magic 8-Ball a common question ...
Our Cape Fear Region is in an enviable position. We’re not only experiencing a steady recovery from the 2008 recession, but according to recent trends and predictions, we should anticipate yet a ...
Vantaca’s Balancing Act
Audrey Elsberry
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May 17, 2024
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Channel, UNC Law School Aid Wilmington Small Businesses
Audrey Elsberry
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May 16, 2024
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Developers Mark Opening Of $78M Apartment Project At Riverlights
Staff Reports
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May 17, 2024
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Two Apartment Projects Pitched For Kerr Avenue
Emma Dill
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May 17, 2024
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As Hurricane Season Heats Up, How Do Builders, Laws Prep Homes For Storms?
Emma Dill
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May 17, 2024
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Ocean City Beach was established in 1949 and became the first community in the state where Black people could purchase oceanfront property....
The damage caused by Hurricane Florence in 2018 throughout the region put a bigger spotlight on the need for the construction industry to fa...
The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina has about 13,000 members; approximately 11,000 live in the greater New Hanover County area....
The 2024 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
