February 8th Meeting Postponed – Redevelopment of Former Claymont Steel Mill Site #2

Posted on January 22, 2021 by wpccobh

A new ZOOM Meeting Date will be posted as soon as information becomes available

Purpose of seminar:  to understand the State and County regulations that guide redevelopers as they repurpose the Claymont Steel Mill past industrial site.

Part 1:  History of land area- Gene Castellano, local historian

Part 2:  DNREC regulations and guidelines for redevelopment- Shawn Garvin – DNREC Secretary

Part 3:  County regulations and guidelines for redevelopment- Richard Hall – General Manager, Land Use

Part 4:  Answers to Chat Box questions

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Redevelopment of Former Claymont Steel Mill Site

Posted on January 15, 2021 by wpccobh

Save the Date: February 8   7 PM to 9 PM via ZOOM

Purpose of seminar:  to understand the State and County regulations that guide redevelopers as they repurpose the Claymont Steel Mill past industrial site.

Part 1:  History of land area- Gene Castellano, local historian

Part 2:  DNREC regulations and guidelines for redevelopment- Shawn Garvin – DNREC Secretary

Part 3:  County regulations and guidelines for redevelopment- Richard Hall – General Manager, Land Use

Part 4:  Answers to Chat Box questions

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NCC@2050 Comprehensive Plan

Posted on December 29, 2020 by wpccobh
NCC@2050 will replace the New Castle County 2012 Comprehensive Plan update. The 2012 Comprehensive Plan is the current comprehensive development plan, required by the State, serving to guide development and decision-making associated with our community’s built and natural environment. 

See more detail at https://ncc2050-nccde.hub.arcgis.com

The County wants to increase the input by county residents.  The County would like local civic associations to make their residents aware of the surveys. Residents can choose between a survey that takes 5-10 minutes or a more comprehensive one that takes 10-20 minutes.

Here are the direct links to the two surveys: 

  1. Growing Better Places: New Castle County: This survey is an exercise that will allow you to consider of the benefits and trade-offs of different land use policy decisions.  There are many different approaches that the community could take to guiding expected growth over the next 30+ years. The following exercise includes hypothetical questions, based on real data, that will help us all understand the implications of different amounts and patterns of growth in New Castle County into 2050.  This survey should take around 15-20 minutes. (https://app.maptionnaire.com/en/6636/ )
  2.  NCC@2050 Survey 2-key directions: The following survey is a brief survey intended to help prioritize and confirm what we’ve heard thus far as well as provide the opportunity to provide additional input.  This survey should take around 5-10 minutes. (https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/d64fda115da642bcaf58cb816eb4b526)

Please feel free to share the surveys with your friends, neighbors, and social media networks.  Kindest regards,

New Castle County Department of Land Use  

87 Reads Way New Castle, DE 19720

(302) 395-5400

Email: NCC2050@newcastlede.gov

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Northern Delaware Greenway Trail

Posted on June 5, 2020 by wpccobh

National Recreation Trail in Brandywine Hundred

A 10-mile “National Recreation Trail” runs through seven unique State and County Parks in northern Delaware’s “Brandywine Hundred” district — from the Brandywine Creek in Wilmington to the Delaware River!

This is the spectacular Northern Delaware Greenway Trail (NDGT). It encompasses over 1,200 acres of preserved natural lands in Brandywine Hundred, has over 29 miles of inter-connected trails and includes an amazing range of amenities for local Brandywine Hundred residents!

Northern Delaware Greenway Trail:  Walk, explore, hike, bike or just relax in Northern Delaware’s piedmont area. 

To find out more about the NDGT, each park’s varied landscape and the many recreational resources along the Trail, go to www.DelawareGreenways.org and click on the “Trails & Pathways” section*. Take the NDGT Website Tour.

Highlights of NDGT & Park Resources:

  • The 10-mile, paved NDG Trail connects to another 19 miles of trails within each of the seven park’s trail network. (The NDG Trail is also part of the “East Coast Greenway” that passes through Delaware.)
  • Many recreation resources, including: Exercise Track on former horse race course; the Brandywine Zoo; a Public Golf Course & Tennis Courts; Sports Fields; Playgrounds; quiet Natural Areas – and even an Ice Skating Rink.
  • Wayside Interpretive Kiosks at rest areas along Trail for historic and cultural information.
  • Over 1,200 acres of protected Greenspace with Picnic areas, Pavilions, and many other amenities throughout the 29-mile, inter-connected trail “network”.

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* Quick NDGT website Connection: https://arcg.is/0jGy8e              CPS – 6/3/20

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“Navigating the New Castle County Land Use Labyrinth – A Primer for Community Engagement & Participation Meeting”

Posted on May 8, 2020 by wpccobh

You are invited to a Zoom meeting on “Navigating the New Castle County Land Use Labyrinth – A Primer for Community Engagement & Participation Meeting” hosted by CCOBH.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdemgrj8vH9QUIKeRpkPViwPaY3S0HSNd

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Guest Speaker: Dave Carter, New Castle County Council Member

The meeting will be a comprehensive look at the land use process in New Castle County, a “how-to navigate” guide for community involvement and advocacy, and discussion of potential ways to create more opportunities for public input.

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Annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup Postponed

Posted on March 22, 2020 by wpccobh

Hello Cleanup Volunteers – As public health officials continue to monitor and respond to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is focused on taking a proactive and preventative approach to keep our community safe. Governor John Carney has issued a State of Emergency declaration to help prepare for the spread of this disease. All state offices, parks, and education centers remain open during normal operating hours at this time, but we are implementing social distancing measures.

The Annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup previously scheduled for Saturday, April 4th has been postponed. DNREC will issue regular updates when available to keep you informed.  We will be posting updates to our primary social media pages on Facebook and Twitter. As a reminder, please take a moment and read through everyday actions to help you remain healthy.  For the latest information in Delaware, visit de.gov/coronavirus. 

Andrea Stewart Christina River Watershed Cleanup DNREC – Mosquito Control (302) 836-2555 http://www.ChristinaRiverCleanup.org


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2020 Annual Christina Watershed Cleanup

Posted on February 2, 2020 by wpccobh

The 29th Annual Christina Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2020 (8:00 AM to 11:00 AM) Lunch @ 11:30 AM.

Adopt your local Stormwater Basin. Volunteer at Naamans Creek. Below is a link to share with your community to get out the word for the Cleanup.

Christina River Watershed Cleanup Flyers

The Naamans Creek volunteers will meet at the back end of F & N Shopping Center (near the Wells Fargo side). Volunteers are invited to meet for lunch at 11:30 AM.

Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear long pants, brightly-colored shirts with long sleeves, boots or water resistant shoes, hat, heavy duty gloves, insect repellent, and sunscreen. 

Naamans Creek Watershed Association (NCWA) has been coordinating its annual cleanup with that of the Christina Conservancy for over 20 years.

The Christina River Watershed Cleanup’s mission has always been the removal of man-made debris from within this beautiful watershed, while raising public awareness for pollution prevention.  Since the Cleanup began in 1992, more than 360 tons of tires, appliances, household items, and other trash have been cleared from within the watershed.

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Governor Printz Boulevard Corridor Study Visioning Workshop

Posted on January 12, 2020 by wpccobh

You are invited to the Governor Printz Boulevard Corridor Study Visioning Workshop on Wednesday, January 29. The Workshop will be held at the Brandywine Hundred Fire Company (1006 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19809), with open house displays from 5-6 p.m., and a presentation with group discussion from 6-7:30 p.m. Your feedback will be critical to learn local preferences, needs, and concerns.

The Study will develop recommendations for Governor Printz Boulevard from the City of Wilmington border to Philadelphia Pike, and Philadelphia Pike through Claymont. The purpose of this Corridor Study is to improve mobility, safety, and travel choices while supporting sustainable economic development and enhanced neighborhood vitality. The Study will identify and assess the feasibility of multimodal transportation projects that will accommodate current and future transportation and land use needs, including roadway, transit, walking, and bicycle travel.

This Corridor Study will be conducted by WILMAPCO in partnership with New Castle County Land Use, DelDOT, DART First State, and Delaware Greenways. We encourage you to spread the word to others in your community. A flyer for the workshop is attached, or you may visit the project web site to learn more at www.wilmapco.org/governorprintz. In addition, a facebook event page is set up at www.facebook.com/events/295899131332221/.  

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NCC Public Meeting-Jester Park Concept Plan

Posted on January 10, 2020 by wpccobh

Jester Park is a 31-acre open space located off Grubb Road, just south of the Naamans Road intersection.

New Castle County would like to give the residents the opportunity to review the Jester Park Concept Plan. The public meeting will take place on Thursday, January 16th 6:30pm at the Brandywine Hundred Library 1300 Foulk Road, Wilmington DE

Join us to learn more about the plan.

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2020 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards-Save the Date

Posted on January 10, 2020 by wpccobh
Volunteer Delaware

These awards recognize the important contributions that Delaware’s Youth volunteers, 17 years old and younger, make to their communities. The awards honor young Delawareans volunteerism in the areas of arts and culture, community service, education, environment, health, human needs, public service and social justice/advocacy.

Here is a link to the 2020 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards where you can find more information. This webpage also includes a link to open the Youth Nomination Form.

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