Al Sharp is Project Director for FOCUS, a community-based planning consortium. FOCUS empowers local planning groups, businesses, and civic organizations through data gathering and public input, helping them to zero in on new oppor
Our region is like a puzzle. We need to connect many different pieces to ultimately realize the bigger, better picture for the future. Have you ever tried to put together a 1,000-piece big box puzz ...
Good things are happening all around our region. It’s true. Some initiatives are more familiar than others, but in addition to the City of Wilmington’s comprehensive plan and New Hanover C ...
In previous Insights, I’ve talked about the importance of regional planning as a critical element for the next 25 years. To ground this policy orientation, FOCUS has been actively seeking public ...
Remember the Magic 8-Ball toy? Ask it a question, give it a shake, and wait for the reply to appear from the murky depths. It seems like we’ve all been asking the Magic 8-Ball a common question ...
Our Cape Fear Region is in an enviable position. We’re not only experiencing a steady recovery from the 2008 recession, but according to recent trends and predictions, we should anticipate yet a ...
Two Apartment Projects Pitched For Kerr Avenue
Emma Dill
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May 17, 2024
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UNCW Researcher Wins One Of NC Innovation's First Grants
Audrey Elsberry
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May 17, 2024
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“We want to swing big, and we have a vision of building a really massive company that is the industry standard for software in our space."...
A museum would continue to support those military families and honor submarine veterans but also serve as a way to provide science and math...
Ocean City Beach was established in 1949 and became the first community in the state where Black people could purchase oceanfront property....
The 2024 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
