An old public housing community is going to get a new look.
The Wilmington Housing Authority’s plans to demolish its oldest existing community and redevelop it for a mixed-use/mixed-income development has received a significant boost.
The WHA has been awarded a $5.7 million grant from the New Hanover Community Endowment to fund Phase I of the Hillcrest redevelopment, with the construction of 84 senior rental units.
About Hillcrest and its history
The 256-unit Hillcrest complex is located along Dawson Street between 13th and 16th streets…