It's true--every city needs a market. All over the country, the most vibrant and dynamic cities all have one thing in common: they boast a thriving Public Market. Nothing more than a permanent market structure in a prominent spot. It's a simple place for farmers and craftspeople alike to trade their goods. An ever-changing and lively place that evokes a true sense of place,Wilmington is a city in the market for a market!
Downtown Wilmington is the most obvious choice for such a place. In fact, over a hundred years ago, Wilmington had a flourishing commercial Downtown with an enviable market house. Recently however, Downtown seems to be excelling in other areas such as the Dining and Nightclub experience. An active daily market, which employs the most basic form of retail, might just be the boost Downtown needs. It would help create a well rounded mix and stimulate other business as a result.



3 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    BEST IDEA!!!! I'VE BEEN DOWN HERE TWO YEARS AND HAVE NOT FOUND ANYTHING THAT COMPARES TO THE MARKETS UP NORTH OR CHARLESTON! THIS SOUNDS ABSOULULTELY FABULOUS! THIS WILL BE GREAT FOR TOURISM TOO! CANT TELL YOU HOW EXCITED I AM!!! GOOD LUCK!

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  2. Joe CarneyFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    A great idea whose time has come. Too bad it didn't happen sooner. I've been a Downtown property owner for 25 years and have been an advocate for rebuilding a market on Market Street since 1985. The first thing I was told was that it would cause traffic problems. Secondly that neighboring businesses wouldn't like it.
    So that's the 2 main objections you may hear.
    Neither are really valid. The Charleston Market has no traffic problems, but it is a magnet for drawing people. The neighboring businesses reap the reward of extra customers too! Everyone wins!!
    Let's keep pursing this and make it happen this time!

    By the way, I spoke with a city staff member (Downtown Services) a year or so ago that said she was applying for grant to pay for feasibility study to establish cost. Was that ever done? Do we know?

    Let's keep this in the news and public's mind to build support.

    Thanks for your efforts so far!!

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  3. *Milieu Systems* Technology Architects March 4, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    This is a GREAT IDEA!!!! Parking is close by and it will be a terrific opportunity for local vendors to showcase there goods!!!

    I love the farmers market and this could be another spot to buy local products........

    Im digging the original structure that was in that location and I think the new one should be as close to the original as possible.

    -RW

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