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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Wilmington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Downtown Parking Meter and Pay Station Updates
Staff proposed activating parking fees at the United Bank building lot and reducing hourly meter rates on the outer edges of the central business district to encourage usage.
Eastwood Road Access Management and Dawson/Wooster Streetscapes
The city awarded major construction contracts to improve traffic medians, pedestrian access, and street paving on Eastwood Road and Dawson and Wooster streets.
Downtown Stormwater Drainage and Flooding
Following heavy weekend rains, council members raised concerns about severe flooding on Dawson and Wooster streets. Staff was directed to investigate clogged drains and evaluate existing stormwater capacity.
Eastwood Road Overpass and Wrightsville Beach Bridge Construction Impact
Residents expressed strong concern that the proposed overpass hardscape project at Military Cutoff and Eastwood Road is scheduled concurrently with bridge repairs, threatening local businesses with a 4-6 year disruption. Speakers urged council to revisit previous resolutions asking NCDOT and WMPO to explore on-grade smart lighting alternatives.
South 16th Street Lane Reduction
NCDOT is proposing to reduce travel lanes on a block of South 16th Street near Queen Street to improve pedestrian safety with curb extensions.