Riverfront Development Corporation Of Delaware

Programs: Operation of a conference center which draws over 106,000 people annually to a previously run down area. The center has created 60 full time jobs plus seasonal positions.

expenses related to the development, improvement, and rental of commercial real estate, including the corporate offices of a major employer. Also expenses related to the maintenance of a public market in an historic warehouse which is rented to vendors in a european style marketplace, in addition to a fine dining restaurant.

various other programs for the purpose of promoting development of the riverfront area. There are an average total of 3. 5 million visitors per year to the many attractions, restaurants, and businesses in the entire riverfront area as a result of rdc development efforts. Programs include maintenance of the riverwalk which is an aesthetic walkway which connects the riverfront attractions. Also operation of a seasonal ice rink on the river for public skating that attracted over 17,000 visitors to the riverfront during the winter months. The seasonal ice rink attracted visitors during a previously slow season, enhancing the overall economic vitality of riverfront businesses. Operation of a beautifully landscaped miniature golf course overlooking the christina river, developed on a previously vacant concrete lot, which attracted over 25,000 visitors. The miniature golf course aesthetically improved the parcel and brought new visitors to riverfront attractions.

operation of the dupont environmental education center. The center provides environmental education programs for individuals, families, schools and groups, and also marsh, river and wildlife interpretation to visitors. The center served over 60,000 visitors during the year.