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City of Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington is strategically located approximately mid-point between
New York and Washington. Philadelphia's International Airport,
the Greater Wilmington Airport, and Amtrak's main east coast line
provide national and international accessibility. Three major
interstate highways, excellent state highways and scenic U.S. routes
link Wilmington to the entire east coast. One third of the
nation's population and income is within a 350 mile radius of the
City. Wilmington is home to more than 72,000 people of diverse
backgrounds.
Wilmington is often referred to as the "corporate capital
of the world". Over half of the Fortune 500 companies
call Wilmington their corporate home. The unique synergism
that exists between government, business and labor has successfully
addressed the issue of infrastructure rebuilding, leading the City
to its position as financial, governmental and corporate hub of
the State and region.
Efficient mass transportation, ample parking and a dynamic environment
for more than 40,000 workers who live, work and play downtown, are
evidence of the City's rebirth. A number of public/private
partnerships have contributed to an outstanding growth record.
Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Wilmington's 552 acres of picturesque
parklands, which include the Brandywine Zoo, jogging trails, and
wooded picnic and recreation areas. Wilmington is home to
the Playhouse and The Grand Opera House, preeminent centers for
the performing arts, where one can enjoy performances by world renowned
entertainers and Broadway theatrical productions. The Delaware
Theater Company, the State's first professional theater group, occupies
a newly constructed facility along the City's Christina River.
Performances of fully-staged professional opera may be enjoyed at
the Grand Opera House. The rich historic legacy of the duPont
Family can be experienced by visiting the area's internationally
acclaimed Nemours Mansion and Gardens, Winterthur, Hagley Museum
and Longwood Gardens.
Wilmington welcomes you to a diversity of lifestyles. An
exclusive downtown address may be impeccably restored Victorian
townhouses, a sleek, high-rise condominium community or a handsome
single family dwelling in a friendly neighborhood. Extraordinary
communities nestled in lush, verdant hills offer the comfort of
country living but are only minutes from the business pulse of the
city. Housing is abundant and affordable in Wilmington, and
profitable resale values reflect the healthy progress of the City.
From kindergarten to college, Wilmington offers quality education,
with curricula focused on employment opportunities. Shopping
at the Market Street Mall is a six-block delight ...and tax-free.
A pedestrian concourse leads to cosmopolitan shops, quaint sidewalk
cafes, artisans' boutiques and charming galleries.
Rebirth of the City's Waterfront as evidenced by comprehensive,
mixed use, Christina Gateway development is a reflection of the
City's past, president and future. A city rich in history-Wilmington
offers a unique blend of the old and new. The Downtown is
dotted with historical attractions: Old Swedes Church, erected
in 1698 and still in use. Willingtown Square, where several
of Wilmington's oldest residential structures have been relocated
and reconstructed. Rodney Square where Delaware's hero of
the vote for independence is honored. Wilmington in proud
of its history and excited about its future.
What is our future? To preserve cultural traditions, strengthen
the present with the solid partnership of business, labor and government,
and to allow the momentum of successful planning to carry Wilmington
into the next century.
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