by Sarah Marshall Pragg | Mar 10, 2017 | News, Toolbox
Delaware’s municipalities are increasingly being asked to focus much of their attention on the state’s expected new growth and development. Municipalities must make difficult decisions that can have long-lasting impacts on the community’s character, economy, and...
by Sarah Marshall Pragg | Jan 15, 2015 | News, Toolbox
According to a January 11, 2015 press release, Governor Markell announced that the cities of Seaford, Dover, and Wilmington have been selected for designation as Downtown Development Districts (DDDs). Per DDD program guidelines, the first three DDDs must include one...
by Sarah Marshall Pragg | Nov 6, 2014 | News, Toolbox
Received 10 Applications On November 1, 2014, 10 local governments submitted applications to be considered for designation as a Downtown Development District. Applications were received from Clayton, Dover, Middletown, Milford, Milton, New Castle County, Newark,...
by Sarah Marshall Pragg | Aug 27, 2014 | News, Toolbox
Downtown Development Districts, authorized by Senate Bill 191 on June 5, 2014, establish economic development incentives that promote revitalization of Delaware’s downtowns. The first step in becoming a Downtown Development District (DDD) requires the local government...
by Sarah Marshall Pragg | Jul 2, 2014 | News, Toolbox
Master Planning is an integral component of the Complete Communities framework. It complements and integrates other planning activities. Local comprehensive plans articulate visions and formulate general guidelines for achieving desired land use patterns in counties...