Hillcrest Redevelopment and Tree Preservation
Summary
The Wilmington Housing Authority plans to replace the WWII-era Hillcrest complex with 550 mixed-income residences across phases, more than doubling affordable units, while preserving viable heritage trees. The team redesigned around two specimen trees after staff suggestions and is still working to save a third.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Five WHA projects are projected to add roughly $139 million in value and $234 million in economic output locally over five to seven years.
Future seniors, families, and workers who need affordable housing, plus the surrounding neighborhood through new parks and trees.
Advocates note some mature specimen trees cannot be saved given the site-wide root zone impacts.
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