b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HERELessons from Local Projects and Peer CitiesAn important source for identifying and vetting recommendations for the Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan was examining lessons from local projects as well as the experience of cities with similar waterfront assets and opportunities. The six cities presented on the following page were mined for success stories and cautionary tales that are relevant to the Wilmington, Delaware area, as innovative solutions to similar challenges are contemplated.WILMINGTON, DELAWAREThis Mid-Atlantic mid-size city is home to half of all Fortune 500 corporations. Centrally located on the Eastern Seaboard, Wilmington has strengths in shipping, chemical manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare.Population (City/MSA) 70,908 / 723,949% Non-White 65.5%Largest Private Employers ChristianaCare: 12,000JPMorgan: 11,000 Amazon: 7,500TRENTONCAMDENST. LOUIS CINCINNATI BALTIMORE WILMINGTONSAN ANTONIODelaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 22'