by Sarah Marshall Pragg | Jun 23, 2015 | News, Toolbox
Walkable, pedestrian infrastructure is a key element of a “Complete Community.” When sidewalks, parks, and trails are pleasant places to walk, all community members benefit. Unfortunately, not all places are walkable, but with the help of IPA’s Walkability Assessment...
by Sarah Marshall Pragg | Feb 27, 2015 | News, Toolbox
IPA recently conducted a pre-engineering assessment study for a possible cycle track along Delaware Avenue in Newark. The assessment builds upon recommendations of the 2014 Newark Bicycle Plan, which was created by the Newark Bicycle Committee in collaboration with...
by Sarah Marshall Pragg | Feb 27, 2015 | News, Toolbox
To help Delaware local governments better understand DelDOT regulations that govern the process to plan for and establish a TID, the Institute for Public Administration developed an electronic publication, Transportation Improvement Districts: A Guide for Delaware...
by Sarah Marshall Pragg | Jan 15, 2015 | News, Toolbox
According to a January 11, 2015 press release, Governor Markell announced that the cities of Seaford, Dover, and Wilmington have been selected for designation as Downtown Development Districts (DDDs). Per DDD program guidelines, the first three DDDs must include one...
by Sarah Marshall Pragg | Nov 6, 2014 | News, Toolbox
Received 10 Applications On November 1, 2014, 10 local governments submitted applications to be considered for designation as a Downtown Development District. Applications were received from Clayton, Dover, Middletown, Milford, Milton, New Castle County, Newark,...
by Sarah Marshall Pragg | Aug 27, 2014 | News, Toolbox
Downtown Development Districts, authorized by Senate Bill 191 on June 5, 2014, establish economic development incentives that promote revitalization of Delaware’s downtowns. The first step in becoming a Downtown Development District (DDD) requires the local government...
