Growth of Crafted Makerâs Market nod to expansion of Cargo District in Wilmington Growth of Crafted Maker s Market nod to expansion of Cargo District (Source: WECT News) By Elly Cosgrove | May 2, 2021 at 8:48 PM EDT - Updated May 2 at 9:04 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Crafted Makerâs Market in the Cargo District happens once every month, bringing together local vendors and makers who all bring something unique to the table.
Thirty-five makers participated on Sunday, one of the bigger markets to date.
âThis one was definitely a lot bigger than the ones we have had in the past,â said Rachael Kinsey who helps organize the market. âWith the expansion of the Cargo District and the partnerships that weâve had weâve been able to expand so much so Iâm excited to see kind of what they bring in.â
The 2003 Northside Community Plan aimed to reduce crime, provide economic growth and build a grocery store
Some changes have been made, while others are still in progress, but some say those changes brought negative effects
The Northside has seen progress, but they have also seen gentrification of their Black community
Some believe a new plan is needed to address the current issues the Northside faces now
In the early 2000s, Wilmington’s Northside had a vision.
At the time, the Northside saw more than one-third of families from its neighborhoods living in poverty.
Northside is described as including the area from the Cape Fear River to the MLK Parkway, Smith Creek around Love Grove, then down to 11th Street (not to include Oakdale Cemetery), back up to 17th Street, down Grace Street until it becomes Walnut Street, down to Third Street and over to Red Cross Street.
Northside Food Co-Op feeds hundreds at Holiday pop up event
Food co-op feeds hundreds in Northside neighborhood at pop-up event By Kendall McGee | December 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM EST - Updated December 21 at 7:46 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Northside Food Co-Op hosted a pop up Monday afternoon on Princess Street.
Leaders say they distributed 750 pounds of food: local produce like greens and sweet potatoes and 250 pounds of jambalaya from Chef Keith Rhodes of Catch.
Seven different nonprofit organizations came together to feed the neighborhood and share information on the plan to bring a community owned grocery store to the Northside of the city.
Northside Food Co-op kicks off effort to bring grocery store to downtown Wilmington
Plans move forward for food co-op in Northside neighborhood By Kendall McGee | December 16, 2020 at 6:15 PM EST - Updated December 16 at 7:41 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Big plans are taking shape in Wilmingtonâs Northside neighborhood to address food security, health and equity in the region.
Three years after community leaders met at the Foxes Boxes to brainstorm possible solutions, the Northside Food Co-op now has a board of directors, bylaws, and is in the process of selling shares to bring a community-funded grocery store to the region.