Thanks for taking time to visit with us, New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry! We enjoyed showing you the construction of our new townhouses on Bennett Street and talking about affordable housing in New Castle County.
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At Woodlawn Trustees, we are stewards of the land. It is our mission to: - Ensure that persons of modest means have an affordable place to call home - Find the balance between development and preservation of our land’s natural beauty A visionary city planner, William Bancroft founded Woodlawn Company—now Woodlawn Trustees, Inc.—in 1901. He was passionate about serving his community. Mr. Bancroft focused on providing affordable housing for people of modest means and providing open space and developed areas for the community. AFFORDABLE HOUSING In 1902, recognizing the need for workers’ housing, Woodlawn began developing The Flats, a community of rental units in Wilmington. At a time when most construction was oriented to owner-occupied houses, this neighborhood-based rental community was an innovation in housing. Today, there is even a greater need for affordable housing. The Flats are being redeveloped while capturing the historic spirit of the original community. PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE AND PARK LAND Known as the Father of the City Park System, William Bancroft had a genuine concern for open space and park land. Through funding from carefully planned development of portions of its lands, Woodlawn has preserved a large portion of land for hiking, walking, and horseback riding—free for public use. Much of Brandywine State Park and the First State National Historical Park are the former lands of Woodlawn. Throughout the early 1900s, Mr. Bancroft also purchased and donated lands to the Wilmington Park System. ORDERLY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Long before there were planning and zoning codes, Woodlawn established development and building standards to serve our community. Today, our activities include land exchanges and the sale and long-term leasing of lands. Woodlawn’s design standards for leased lands include attractive landscaping and high-quality material selection. These standards are a signature of Woodlawn development.
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https://woodlawntrustees.com
Woodlawn Trustees, Inc.的外部链接
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- 环境服务
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- 2-10 人
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- Wilmington，Delaware
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- Affordable housing、Preservation和Development
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2201 W 11th St
US，Delaware，Wilmington，19805-2699
Woodlawn Trustees, Inc.员工
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Are you looking for help with financial planning? Make sure you check out Stand By Me: Delaware Financial Empowerment Partnership! https://standbymede.org/
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DiSabatino Construction is hiring for a construction laborer to work on the next phase of The Flats! Check out the requirements and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eCF8SrrE
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Woodlawn CEO & President Rich Przywara (L) and New Castle County Councilman Penrose Hollins (R )are inspecting the construction of affordable housing units on Bennett Street in Wilmington. New Castle County provided funding to renovate six houses for affordable tenants and they are leasing up. If you are in need of housing, please call our leasing office at 302-655-6215!
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Discover the incredible legacy of William Bancroft, a true champion of conservation and parks. His dedication to protecting the environment and preserving land for future generations is evident in the Beaver Valley Unit of First State National Historical Park. Explore the beauty and history of this remarkable area today! https://lnkd.in/duEfVaAF
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Interested in learning more about the history of Woodlawn Trustees and William Bancroft, check out Hagley Museum and Library archives! https://bit.ly/4gWzQbL
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When William Bancroft was seven years old, he went to work in his father’s prospering cotton mills, Bancroft Mills, in Wilmington, Delaware. At age 14, he began working at the mills full-time, and by 1865, at the age of 30, he was made a partner in the business. The business was then renamed Joseph Bancroft & Sons. (In 1889, the firm's name was changed again, to Joseph Bancroft & Sons Company.) https://lnkd.in/d8eki_4Y
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