A Conservation Legacy

Issue 10.45

November 15, 2024

SUPERSTARS IN BUSINESS

DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY | A LEGACY OF CONSERVATION

As Delaware Nature Society (DelNature) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, the organization reflects on six decades of environmental education, conservation, and advocacy, while also looking towards future goals. Founded in 1964, DelNature has grown into a major force for environmental stewardship in Delaware, managing land, delivering educational programs, and advocating for stronger environmental policies.

“It’s incredible to think we were around before landmark environmental legislation like the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act,” says Executive Director Jen Adkins, reflecting on DelNature’s long history. “Over time, we went from an all-volunteer group operating out of a barn to having multiple professionally staffed sites." Read more >

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FROM CHALLENGE TO CHANGE

HOW KINGSWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER WILL SHAPE RIVERSIDE'S FUTURE

Wilmington's Kingswood Community Center is undergoing a monumental transformation that will have a lasting impact on Riverside, one of the city’s most underserved neighborhoods. With a median household income of $12,087 in subsidized housing and only 36% of children living above the poverty line, Riverside’s residents have long faced significant challenges. Now, thanks to a $56 million investment supported by local, state, and federal funds, Kingswood is set to expand its services and better meet the needs of the community.

The redevelopment of Kingswood has been made possible by a collaboration between government and private partners. Read more >

A NEW

CHAPTER FOR COWORKING

The Mill’s arrival in Seaford is a big win for the local business community. It offers a chic alternative to traditional home offices

and generic workspaces, providing a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration can take

off. This move is a key part of the Nylon Capital Center’s redevelopment, breathing new life into a historically significant site. Read more >

POISED FOR GROWTH IN KENT

Covid changed things considerably in terms of how people wanted to work, live, travel, and play, as well as what it takes for businesses in the hospitality industry to become established and thrive. Consequently, re-strategizing land development along State Route 1 and Frederica Road revealed a priority: developing opportunities for desired amenities to get up and running as quickly and with as much flexibility as possible. Read more >

REDEFINING STUDENT HOUSING IN NEWARK

Meridian on Main represents a pioneering shift in the landscape of student housing. Located at 134 East Main Street in Newark, this development is an innovative approach to addressing the needs of the modern student community at the University of Delaware. Touted as the only purpose-built student housing development on East Main Street, it is a model for future developments in Newark. Read more >

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

A few years ago, I featured one of the "CNBC Disruptor 50” each week as a way to spotlight innovative companies doing really cool things. I thought it might be interesting to look back at a few of the companies who made that list oh so many years ago (not that many!) and see how they’re doing. Remember Waze? How about Dropbox? Spotify, Kickstarter, Warby Parker, and Rent the Runway were part of the original group. Read more >

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