Mispillion River Greenway
A Good Idea
Description
The Mispillion River Greenway aims to provide new transportation options for downtown travel and encourage reinvestment in the business district. After receiving a Transportation Enhancement award, the city of Milford constructed a riverfront bicycle and pedestrian trail. The trail links both sides of the river and allows access to and from the city’s downtown area.
Goal / Mission
The goal of the Mispillion River Greenway is to provide new transportation options for downtown travel and encourage reinvestment in the business district.
Results / Accomplishments
After the Mispillion River Greenway was completed, Milford’s Chamber of Commerce reported a net gain in new businesses with retail sales figures exceeding $200 million annually.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Milford Parks and Recreation
Primary Contact
Gary Emory
201 S. Walnut St.
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1104
gemory@milford-de.gov
http://www.railstotrails.org/index.html
201 S. Walnut St.
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1104
gemory@milford-de.gov
http://www.railstotrails.org/index.html
Topics
Environmental Health / Built Environment
Organization(s)
Milford Parks and Recreation
Source
Rails to Trails Conservatory
Date of publication
Nov 2002
Date of implementation
1995
Location
Milford, DE
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Target Audience
Children, Teens, Adults, Families