Time to pull out those tents! Head to Carousel Park on October 19th for a night packed with thrilling fall festivities - bonfires, movies under the stars, a Monster Mash dance-off, and even tent-to-tent trick-or-treating! Not a night owl? No problem! Enjoy the adventure during the day and leave after the movie. Hurry, space is limited! https://lnkd.in/euGDBBmY
About us
At Woodlawn Trustees, we are stewards of the land. It is our mission to: - Ensure that persons of modest means have an affordable place to call home - Find the balance between development and preservation of our land’s natural beauty A visionary city planner, William Bancroft founded Woodlawn Company—now Woodlawn Trustees, Inc.—in 1901. He was passionate about serving his community. Mr. Bancroft focused on providing affordable housing for people of modest means and providing open space and developed areas for the community. AFFORDABLE HOUSING In 1902, recognizing the need for workers’ housing, Woodlawn began developing The Flats, a community of rental units in Wilmington. At a time when most construction was oriented to owner-occupied houses, this neighborhood-based rental community was an innovation in housing. Today, there is even a greater need for affordable housing. The Flats are being redeveloped while capturing the historic spirit of the original community. PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE AND PARK LAND Known as the Father of the City Park System, William Bancroft had a genuine concern for open space and park land. Through funding from carefully planned development of portions of its lands, Woodlawn has preserved a large portion of land for hiking, walking, and horseback riding—free for public use. Much of Brandywine State Park and the First State National Historical Park are the former lands of Woodlawn. Throughout the early 1900s, Mr. Bancroft also purchased and donated lands to the Wilmington Park System. ORDERLY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Long before there were planning and zoning codes, Woodlawn established development and building standards to serve our community. Today, our activities include land exchanges and the sale and long-term leasing of lands. Woodlawn’s design standards for leased lands include attractive landscaping and high-quality material selection. These standards are a signature of Woodlawn development.
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External link for Woodlawn Trustees, Inc.
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Specialties
- Affordable housing, Preservation, and Development
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2201 W 11th St
Wilmington, Delaware 19805-2699, US
Employees at Woodlawn Trustees, Inc.
Updates
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Summer may be coming to a close but @ the West Side Grows (Wilmington, DE) Farmers Market at Cool Spring Park is still open on Wednesdays from 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm! https://lnkd.in/gkCAQf3a
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Today is Financial Awareness Day! The Delaware Department of Human Resources has a round up of Financial Awareness Resources specific to Delawareans: https://lnkd.in/eNw54SnB
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William Bancroft’s vision for what the future could hold involved affordable housing for residents, orderly commercial development and planning, and the creation of parks and open space for public enjoyment. Once he established a clear vision, he dedicated the resources to achieve it. The funds generated from the operation of his family’s successful mills gave him the means to give his time, money, and energy to the community. https://lnkd.in/d8eki_4Y
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Woodlawn has provided affordable housing in Wilmington, Delaware for over 100 years. Our mission stems from the belief of our founder, William Bancroft, that everyone deserves a safe, comfortable place to call home. We carried this key element of our mission from the past to the present, and we are committed to bringing it into the future. That’s why we continue to develop affordable housing that enriches the community. https://lnkd.in/gkpt5AWN
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Much of the work we do is to assist in the availability of affordable housing is Wilmington. About 28% of Delaware’s households are renters, with 24% earning less than $32,500 annually, according to the coalition’s ‘Out of Reach’ report. And 42% of households make less than $54,167 annually, leaving a large portion of Delaware’s population on the cusp of being able to comfortably afford a one-bedroom apartment. https://lnkd.in/eDwq4Sms
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Woodlawn Trustees began with the foresight of one man who was determined to improve the lives of the people in his community—in his day and for generations to come. We share his story—which is our story. It is our unique history that defines us, informs us, and motivates us. It also drives us toward the future. Woodlawn Trustees’ founder, William Poole Bancroft, had a vision for improving Wilmington, Delaware and the surrounding area called the Brandywine. It is an extraordinary story of how one generous, forward-thinking man quietly ensured the future landscape of the community he treasured. https://lnkd.in/d8eki_4Y
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Did you know New Castle County Happenings has summer camp spots available? If you're looking for a full or half day activity for your kids, check them out: https://lnkd.in/eJZN294u
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Wilmington’s East Side has seen its fair share of change throughout the years. Like most places in the United States, it’s had ups and downs. We've bridged funding in the City of Wilmington for several of the new construction and renovation projects. Our CEO, Rich Przywara, says the ARPA program is a “brilliant public policy investment.” https://lnkd.in/ey6m7NK6
Wilmington devoted $18M to the East Side. Has it made an impact?
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