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1. Wilmington Riverwalk - Wilmington
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Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk, Wilmington, NC 28401
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1.75 miles of Riverwalk stretching along the bank of the Cape Fear River in historic downtown Wilmington, running from the foot of Nun Street on the South to the Isabel Holmes bridge on the North
In partnership with Sawmill Point, finishing the Northern access point, where people can park on Nutt Street and access the Riverwalk
In partnership with Pier 33, completion of stretch of Riverwalk behind restaurant complex just North of the Port City Marina
Renovations to the bulkhead and portions of Riverfront Park near Market Street (the Riverwalk runs through the park)
New Riverwalk behind the Brooks Building, replacing one of the oldest sections
Since 1980, City of Wilmington has invested more than $33 million in additions, improvements and repairs to the Riverwalk, which has significant maintenance needs because of the Cape Fear River’s swift currents. Over $10 million has been spent in the last three years.
Development Challenges: A myriad of issues, many of which we faced with one or more of the sections that were built over the years, including: environmental concerns; challenge of building a structure in the fast moving, very strong currents of the Cape Fear River; dealing with different property owners as each section was built and coordinating with various involved entities; cost concerns, etc. However, even though it has not been easy, the city has more than recouped its public investment to build the Riverwalk through the economic growth that was stimulated by it. For example, there are more than $250 million worth of riverfront development with Riverwalk access/connections currently underway or just completed within the last year.
Provides access to public parks, shopping, dining and museums, riverfront views of the Battleship NC, and historic interpretive signage along the route
Also connects with the River to the Sea Bikeway, East Coast Greenway and Cape Fear Historic (Scenic) Byway
1.75 miles of Riverwalk stretching along the bank of the Cape Fear River in historic downtown Wilmington, running from the foot of Nun Street on the South to the Isabel Holmes bridge on the North
In partnership with Sawmill Point, finishing the Northern access point, where people can park on Nutt Street and access the Riverwalk
In partnership with Pier 33, completion of stretch of Riverwalk behind restaurant complex just North of the Port City Marina
Renovations to the bulkhead and portions of Riverfront Park near Market Street (the Riverwalk runs through the park)
New Riverwalk behind the Brooks Building, replacing one of the oldest sections
Since 1980, City of Wilmington has invested more than $33 million in additions, improvements and repairs to the Riverwalk, which has significant maintenance needs because of the Cape Fear River’s swift currents. Over $10 million has been spent in the last three years.
Development Challenges: A myriad of issues, many of which we faced with one or more of the sections that were built over the years, including: environmental concerns; challenge of building a structure in the fast moving, very strong currents of the Cape Fear River; dealing with different property owners as each section was built and coordinating with various involved entities; cost concerns, etc. However, even though it has not been easy, the city has more than recouped its public investment to build the Riverwalk through the economic growth that was stimulated by it. For example, there are more than $250 million worth of riverfront development with Riverwalk access/connections currently underway or just completed within the last year.
Provides access to public parks, shopping, dining and museums, riverfront views of the Battleship NC, and historic interpretive signage along the route
Also connects with the River to the Sea Bikeway, East Coast Greenway and Cape Fear Historic (Scenic) Byway
