b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HEREIndustry-University-Student PartnershipsThe growth and fast-moving nature of our global knowledge economy makes the intersection between university and industry a critical one to amplify. University leadership should regularly communicate and coordinate to help advance goals and action items.Recommendation 4.1: Expand Retail and Commercial Options Along Route 13 Around Wilmington UniversityAction: Work with Wilmington University leaders, developers and property owners to develop plans to enhance commercial options and activities along Route 13 around Wilmington Universitys campus.Rationale: Wilmington Universitys main campus is located on Route 13 in the District. In addition to traditional instruction, the university hosts a variety of events for students and visitors. This attracts clientele to the retail businesses located along Route 13. However, these retail options are limited, creating the opportunity for a more robust commercial corridor. In the region and nationally, we have seen University campuses be a catalyst for transforming their surrounding neighborhoods and enhancing retail spaces.Impact: Wilmington Universitys main campus is located on a major commercial corridor that is easily accessible from both the City of Wilmington and several suburban communities. The students, faculty and other visitors to the campus can help support additional commercial development on the corridor. A partnership between Wilmington University and local businesses could help bring new investment and innovative commercial activity to the area.Components Timeline1.Convene meeting with university, developers, retail operators, and landowners to explore new possibilities for commercial activity. 2.Create a plan to guide commercial development in the vicinity of the university.Delaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 144'