Security gates come down in downtown Wilmington

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Downtown Visions Main Street Program  launched  “Tear Down The Walls,” a project aimed at eliminating unsightly gates in downtown Wilmington.

It’s the newest project of  group’s Façade Improvement Program. Beginning   Friday  at the  kick-off event, exterior security gates will be  removed from buildings along Market Street starting in the 700 block.

The  project aims to address the  negative perception of  visitor safety in downtown Wilmington and allows the architectural qualities of the buildings to be seen. In large numbers, the gates make areas look like  urban war zone.

Concerns have intensified with the opening of The Queen complex  and other revitalization projects on Market Street.

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