b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HEREContemporary Planning EffortsIt is important that the Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan is both respectful of and consistent with recent planning efforts for the area. Summaries of key point from a few selected plans are highlighted below.Wilmington 2028 Comprehensive Plan (2019)Resilient Wilmington: Preparing for Tomorrows Climate Risks (2022)by the Wilmington Department of Land Use and Planning by the Wilmington Department of Public Works(formerly the Department of Planning and Development) The Resilient Wilmington plan helps Wilmington prepare for and reduce the The renaissance of Wilmingtons downtown, riverfront, and neighborhoodsimpacts of climate change. Communities across Wilmington are already being is critical to its regional competitiveness. Continuing this trajectory will meanaffected by heavy rainfall, flooding during high tides, and extreme heat events. cultivating the housing, transportation, and urban environment that can attractOver 1,000 buildings and 15% of the Citys residents are currently at risk of residents, workers, and businesses that seek the advantages of a city andflooding and, according to Climate Central, Delaware is tied with Arizona as the connecting to neighborhoods across the city to make Wilmington a great placefourth-fastest warming state in the country. By taking action to build resilience to live and work. now, the City is working to ensure that Wilmington has a resilient, prosperous, Guiding Principles:and equitable future.Equity Goals:HealthAssess Wilmingtons current and future risk from climate changeSustainabilityDevelop recommendations to mitigate and prepare for the effects of climate change for different focus areas, including transportation, Resiliency waterfront development, sewer and stormwater infrastructure, and public Goals: health and safetyStrong and safe neighborhoods Engage a robust group of stakeholders to guide the development of Healthy and thriving communities recommendationsRobust local economy Integrate climate resilience into applicable planning and capital expenditure mechanisms within the CityConnected city and region Themes/Sections:Sustainable and resilient cityWaterfront DevelopmentSewer and Stormwater InfrastructureTransportationPublic Health & SafetyThe Plan includes action items that reduce vulnerability, reduce contributions to emissions, increase resilience of drainage infrastructure, and address rising shorelines.Delaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 19'