Steering Committee Members,

Please forward this update to members of your respective associations in order to keep our community informed of development plans in progress and the efforts of our organization.

Thank you.

Stoltz Development Plans
An Update

Through constructive negotiations initiated by Citizens for Responsible Growth, Stoltz has agreed to consider reducing the square footage at Barley Mill Plaza to 1.5 million square feet from 2.8 million square feet, and lower the residential tower height at Greenville Center from 12 stories to 6 stories, in return for community support. 

Over the next few months, we will continue negotiations, providing Stoltz with desired and feasible alternatives so that community support can be responsibly offered.

On March 3 there is a meeting of the Planning Board of New Castle County Land Use Department where the Barley Mill and Greenville Center projects will be reviewed.  The review of the Barley Mill Plaza project is the Technical Advisory Committee hearing on the 2.8 million square foot recorded plan, which will keep the project review process moving forward.  We still expect Stoltz to revise the filing to reflect the reduced density.  The Greenville Center project is undergoing an exploratory review at the meeting.  The Steering Committee will convene before this meeting to determine appropriate strategy for community representation.

Community Leaders Attend
Educational Charrette at Hagley

On Thursday, February 12, Civic Association Leaders gathered at the Hagley Soda House for an educational urban planning session that featured presentations by Thomas Comitta & Associates architects, David M. Culver, general manager of the New Castle County Land Use Department, and Erik Aulestia of Torti Gallas and Partners, nationally renowned land use consultants.  We very much appreciate Hagley's generosity in making the Soda House available without charge.

The session was well-attended and outlined the principles that create the best mixed-use developments, which will be invaluable in framing our responses to developers' plans.  Civic association leaders will share the insights they gained with their members to help us provide Stoltz with detailed and appropriate community input.