The explosion of green communities across the United States in spite of the recession is heartwarming. Gripping concern for the environment has taken hold and given way to a new dawn of responsibility and awareness.
New developments are popping up every month here in th… Continue

Wilmington, NC – Just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and downtown Wilmington, NC is the green community of Tonbo Meadow. This ecoconscious community of just 10 home sites offers homeowners the natural beauty of coastal North Carolina while using state of the art technology to provide a place to live that is healthier for the environment and the homeowner.
Tonbo Meadow offers homes that are both comfortable and eco-friendly. Each home site owner is provided with the opportunity to meet with both… Continue

Brunswick County, North Carolina – Nestled in the scenic area between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean is Lennon Hills, Brunswick County’s first completely green golf course community. Lennon Hills provides its residents with a high quality of life while protecting the future of the environment.
Lennon Hills recognizes the importance reducing the impact on the planet, and that’s why a control panel integrated into the wall lets homeowners monitor their usage at all times. Lennon Hills… Continue

Leland, North Carolina:

Brunswick Forest is considered one of the South’s top coastal communities. Strategically planned among 4,500 acres of forest, Brunswick Forest offers its residents first class amenities and the beauty of the local environmental with the option of living in a green neighborhood within Brunswick Forest.

Brunswick Forest’s master plan starts off with one community made up of distinctive neighborhoods that each offer different housing styles and different amenities for a va… Continue

I will be the guest at 5:00 on WWAY TV-3 for the Money Monday segment. We will be discussing the 20 million dollar increase in retail sales for downtown Wilmington in 2008 versus 2007. Approximately 15 million of that was in food and beverage. Business was good, but still has room to grow ... but I am very optimistic.

As far as the outlook goes, I have some challenging news. The City of Wilmington is planning a major capital improvement project on North Front Street to begin in October. The sew… Continue