This Economic Development Sub-Committee Meeting of the West Side Grows Together Steering Committee will focus on advancing key initiatives to support and grow businesses and the commercial corridors in the West Side. Discussions will include planning & implementation for the following recommendations set forth by the update to the West Side Plan, Section 2: Economic Development:

• 2.1 Incentivize commercial development and growth along commercial corridors

• 2.2 Connect residents to educational and employment opportunities to support economic growth

• 2.3 Strengthen business leadership and collaboration

• 2.4 Complete Union St. as a vibrant and economically active Main Street

• 2.5 Improve the pedestrian experience on commercial corridors

• 2.6 Increase marketing and visibility of West Side Corridors

• 2.7 Design 4th Street for safety and walkability

• 2.8 Target redevelopment to support the emerging [4th Street] commercial corridor

• 2.9 Build the community through beautification, events, and capacity-building

If you are interested in joining the Economic Development Sub-Committee, please complete this form.

For questions regarding the Economic Development Sub-Committee, please contact Sarah Lester, President & CEO, at slester@cornerstonewestcdc.org or (302) 888-5331.

For more information about the West Side Grows Together Steering Committee, please visit our Steering Committee page.

Cover photo by Wilmington City Council of the ribbon cutting/grand opening of Hell’s Belles Bake Shop.