Edgemoor Gardens celebrates neighborhood transformation

11 a.m., May 18, 2012--On Friday, May 18, residents, stakeholders, public officials, and community volunteers will gather in Edgemoor Gardens to celebrate the transformation of the neighborhood through the implementation of the community’s revitalization plan.

In strong partnership with the University of Delaware Center for Community Research and Service, the Edgemoor Revitalization Cooperative (ERC), Blueprint Communities, and Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware have worked together to support the community development efforts of this neighborhood just outside the city of Wilmington.

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May 23: Ocean Currents Lecture

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment's Ocean Currents Lecture Series kicks off on May 23 in Lewes with Mark Warner discussing the future of coral reefs.

May 24: Adelante

The campus community is invited to attend the inaugural Adelante: Latino-Hispanic Graduation Celebration, sponsored by UD's Center for Black Culture, at 4 p.m., Friday, May 24.

• May 24: Adelante
• June 6-9: Garden symposium
• June 10-14: Osher lecture series
• July 16: Evening at Guggenheim

The completed construction of 10 new affordable housing units marks another milestone for this community.  Several of the newly renovated houses will be open for a walking tour during the celebration.

Also during the celebration, County Executive Paul Clark and several other leaders involved in the community’s revitalization efforts will take a few moments to speak about the many successes that have been achieved over the last several years in Edgemoor Gardens.

The event will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m., on Friday, May 18, at the ERC Resource House, 41 South Cannon Drive, Wilmington. It is open to the public.