Midmost Coast

In this Very Local History episode we tackle the concept of "urban renewal," using Wilmington, North Carolina as a case study. In the 1970's the Downtown Area Revitalization Effort was formed to spearhead the transformation of the languishing central business district back into a center of commerce. But the story begins long before this, spanning decades of history that paralleled momentous national trends that were affecting the very heart of American cities. Read More ...