Delaware’s Congresswoman McBride Celebrates Seaford’s Revitalization
Seaford’s Main St. goes from 90% vacancy to 90% occupancy
Delaware’s Congresswoman McBride Celebrates Seaford’s Revitalization
Seaford’s Main St. goes from 90% vacancy to 90% occupancy
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) celebrated local, state, federal, and private investments to Seaford, Delaware that have contributed to an incredible revitalization across the small city.
“I rise today to celebrate the transformation happening in Seaford, Delaware—an investment in economic growth, opportunity, and the future of western Sussex County.
“Seaford is a small city rich in history. Just last week, I had the privilege of meeting with Seaford’s leadership to discuss the city’s progress and their vision for the future.
“Over the last decade, Seaford has transformed its small but vibrant downtown through Delaware’s innovative Downtown Development District Program, started by our former Governor Jack Markell. Through hard work and dedicated investment, Seaford’s Main street has gone from 90% vacancy to more than 90% occupancy.
“At the center of the next phase of Seaford’s revitalization effort is the Nylon Capital Center—a project that will breathe new life into a space that was once a focal point of Seaford and will soon serve as a hub for education, health care, and commerce. With a $60 million investment, including $20 million in American Rescue Plan funds, the new Nylon Capital Center will expand access to education and workforce training with a new DelTech facility. It will make health care more accessible with a new TidalHealth medical site. Small businesses will have a new space to grow, and a coworking center, the Mill, will foster entrepreneurship. And, critically, it’ll remain home to the beloved Sal’s Italian Restaurant.
“This is a model of public and private partnership coming together to create shared prosperity. With local, state, federal, and private investments, the future of Seaford is exactly what we should hope to see in all of our small cities and towns across America.
“The leaders of Seaford, along with partners from across the state, are demonstrating what’s possible when communities come together.
“I am proud to stand with them in this effort, and I look forward to seeing Seaford become a symbol of progress, resilience, and opportunity for generations to come.”
Photos from the Congresswoman’s visit to Seaford can be found here. To watch the full speech, click here.
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