Wilmington, DE

Our Mission

The Resilient Wilmington initiative and the associated efforts undertaken by the city and its partners aim to reduce and prepare for the impacts of climate change. By implementing these measures, the City of Wilmington, its residents, and its infrastructure will become more resilient and better equipped to cope with and endure the increasing floods, rising temperatures, and altered precipitation patterns.

Download Resilient Wilmington: Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Climate Risks to learn more.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create an innovative model for urban climate action where everyone who lives, works, and spends time here can contribute to building a sustainable and resilient community. By acting now to build resilience, the City of Wilmington is working towards a prosperous, equitable, and resilient future for all.

In response to growing climate risks, the City of Wilmington is taking action today with a focus on waterfront development, sewer & stormwater infrastructure, transportation, and public health & safety. Through Resilient Wilmington, and related work being done by the City and its partners, Wilmington is making incremental progress to mitigate and prepare for the effects of climate change. As a result of these efforts the City, its residents, and its infrastructure will be more resilient and better able to adapt to and withstand worsening floods, rising temperatures, and changing precipitation.

Ongoing Efforts

The City of Wilmington has started taking steps towards a more resilient future by integrating resilience into many planning projects currently underway, such as the Wilmington 2028 Comprehensive Plan. The City is also taking steps to address flooding in vulnerable communities through efforts including the Southbridge Wilmington Wetlands Park and South Wilmington Shoreline Protection and Interior Drainage Study.

Additionally, several resilience initiatives are in progress. These include:

• Continued partnership between the Department of Public Works and Parks Department to promote green infrastructure and other stormwater improvements. This includes evaluating City parks for the implementation of green infrastructure, expanding the use of rain gardens and bioswales, and evaluating and prioritizing green infrastructure projects including Cool Spring Park, Southbridge Wilmington Wetlands Park, and Urban Artist Exchange Amphitheater.
  
  
• Energy conservation and renewable energy projects at the drinking water and wastewater treatment plants and other City facilities.

Green infrastructure including planters and a rain garden were installed at Cool Spring Park to help reduce flooding due to rainfall in the park and surrounding areas.	Through Wilmington’s Bike Plan, the City is improving biking conditions to encourage biking and reduce air pollution.

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• For more information about the Resilient Wilmington plan and related efforts, dial 311 within city limits or (302) 576-2620 from outside city limits. To learn more about the Resilient Wilmington plan visit the FAQ tab above.