Recently, I have been doing a lot of research into crowdsourcing, to be more specific crowdsourcing in the sense where a community gathers together to revitalize the place in which they live, work, and play. It is a well known fact that cities across the country are in a fierce battle to attract the creative culture, in hopes of creating new business to aide in economic development and job creation. Wilmington, DE is no different than any other city, looking to make a name for itself within the creative culture. There has been some progress with places like: Red Mohawk, Public House, Poppycock, Urban Avenue, The Rebel, Kooma, and soon The coIN Loft. Many of these places can be credited to the fine work of Preservation Initiatives, Buccini/Pollin, and the State, however we need more. Being as it is that Verge advocates for change and the creation a Wilmington 2.0, where people will want to socialize after 5 PM, I wanted to open up a discussion on what others feel is needed in our city, or what problems should be confronted.
To help garner some thoughts. I'll suggest to think of 10 places/stores/things in general that are needed in our city, whether it be dining, housing, retail, or nightlife oriented. It might help to think of some of your favorite places in other cities you have been, or would like to go. The objective of this is to record everyone's thoughts to advocate for a new Wilmington, so please share your thoughts in the comment section. Also, pictures are always nice too, so if you want provide links to make sure your point is received in the way you are intending. Thanks for your input:)
