What could Wilmington become — with you?
See it. Capture it. Build it. Rise together.
Wilmington's young people notice what their neighborhood needs, capture the idea, and build it with a coach, mentors, and partners. This is how a city rises — one idea at a time.
Demo data — not real Wilmington outcomes.
How It Works
From a neighborhood observation to a real project
Three steps. Powered by young people, supported by coaches, mentors, and community partners.
See it
A young person notices something in their neighborhood worth changing.
Capture it
They upload the idea — photo, location, why it matters, what could help.
Build it
A coach, mentors, and partners help turn the idea into a real team project.
Live in Wilmington
Every pin is a real community idea or project
Seeded demo projects — completed and in progress — plus community ideas. Pan the map or search an address to explore.
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Youth supported
7
Projects launched
9
Community partners
Cape River Financial
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Demo data — not real Wilmington outcomes. Counts derive from seeded Wilmington program records.
Recently Shared
New community ideas from Wilmington
Downtown · Community Spaces
Riverfront Reading Benches
Add weatherproof little free libraries and seating along the riverwalk for families waiting for the ferry.
Castle Street · Community
Castle Street Mural Collective
A youth-led mural celebrating Wilmington’s Gullah Geechee heritage on Castle Street.
Citywide · Community
Citywide Youth Idea Hotline
A simple way for any Wilmington teen to submit a neighborhood improvement idea from their phone.
Ogden · Environment
Ogden Creek Oyster Restoration
Build a small oyster reef to improve creek water quality and teach marine science.
Winter Park · Health & Safety
Winter Park Free Bike Fix-It Day
A one-day clinic where volunteers repair bikes for kids before school starts.
North Side · Learning
North Side Tutoring Pop-Up
Weekend math and reading pop-up tutoring at the North Side community center.
Building Now
Active projects and ideas moving through the program
Wilmington, NC · Economic Opportunity
Riverfront Youth Leadership Series
A multi-session career and leadership series connecting youth to local professionals. Cape River Financial sponsored.
East Side, Wilmington, NC · Community Spaces
East Side Pocket Park
Youth-led conversion of an unused East Side lot into a pocket park. Paused pending city permit.
Downtown · Community Spaces
Riverfront Reading Benches
Add weatherproof little free libraries and seating along the riverwalk for families waiting for the ferry.
Citywide · Community
Citywide Youth Idea Hotline
A simple way for any Wilmington teen to submit a neighborhood improvement idea from their phone.
Ogden · Environment
Ogden Creek Oyster Restoration
Build a small oyster reef to improve creek water quality and teach marine science.
Completed & Proven
Delivered projects and ideas that became real teams — researched projects from around the world
Wilmington, NC · Community Spaces
5th Street Community Renewal
5th Street Community Renewal — Cape River Financial sponsored community project.
Wilmington, NC · Environment
Cape Fear Riverbank Cleanup
Cape Fear Riverbank Cleanup — Cape River Financial sponsored community project.
Wilmington, NC · Learning
Northside Library Reading Garden
Northside Library Reading Garden — Cape River Financial sponsored community project.
Wilmington, NC · Community
Market Street Mural Project
Market Street Mural Project — Cape River Financial sponsored community project.
Wilmington, NC · Environment
Greenfield Park Trail Restoration
Greenfield Park Trail Restoration — Cape River Financial sponsored community project.
Winter Park · Health & Safety
Winter Park Free Bike Fix-It Day
A one-day clinic where volunteers repair bikes for kids before school starts.
5th Street, Wilmington, NC · Community Spaces
5th Street Community Space Needs Attention
There is a neglected lot on 5th Street with overgrown weeds and broken benches. It could be a real gathering place for the neighborhood.
Got an idea for Wilmington?
Share it now — a coach, mentors, and partners can help you build it.
Demo data — not real Wilmington outcomes.