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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Wilmington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Downtown Grocery Store Site Selection
Council members raised questions about the status of bringing a grocery store to the downtown food desert, as the Chestnut Street site was originally considered. City staff clarified that other city-owned parcels might be better suited due to space constraints.
Brooklyn Arts District Social District Expansion
The city approved expanding the social district's hours to weekly on Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. as a six-month trial. Supporters highlight community building, while critics and dissenting council members questioned potential impacts.