City of Wilmington - Resilient Coastal Communities Program Public Survey 2

The City of Wilmington is developing a Resilience Strategy to help reduce flooding, protect neighborhoods, strengthen infrastructure, and prepare for future hazards. 

Based on community feedback, technical studies, and recommendations from the Community Action Team (CAT), the City has identified a series of Goals and Potential Action Items that could improve Wilmington’s resilience over the coming years.

Today, we need your help identifying which actions are most important.

This survey will be open from July 28 - August 21, 2026.

STEP 1: REVIEW THE GOALS UNDER EACH THEME

STEP 2: SELECT YOUR PRIORITY ACTIONS TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS

Questions to Consider:

  • Which actions would benefit your neighborhood?
  • Which actions would reduce flooding, extreme heat, and other natural hazards the most?
  • Which actions would protect the most people?
  • Are there any resilience projects missing from this list?

(required) Community Resilience and Environment


Goal 1: Strengthen community resilience by supporting resilient housing, improving public awareness around disaster preparedness, and protecting historic assets.

Goal 2: Preserve and enhance urban tree canopy to mitigate urban heat.

Goal 3: Reduce flood impacts and enhance watershed health through integrated watershed planning and nature-based solutions.  

Please rank your TOP THREE choices from the action list below. Simply drag and drop your answer choices above "Next Priority", then hit "Save Selection".

Closed to responses | 200 Responses

(required) Planning and Policy

Goal 1: Protect and conserve flood-prone lands to reduce hazard risks, preserve natural functions, and enhance community resilience.

Goal 2: Promote resilient, environmentally responsible development that conserves natural systems and minimizes ecological impacts.

Goal 3: Integrate resilience into the City's long-range plans and policies.

Please rank your TOP THREE choices from the action list below. Simply drag and drop your answer choices above "Next Priority", then hit "Save Selection".

Closed to responses | 185 Responses

(required) Critical Infrastructure and Utilities

Goal 1: Invest in resilient critical infrastructure to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and climate-related impacts.

Goal 2: Strengthen the resilience of the transportation network through proactive planning, risk assessment, and strategic infrastructure investments.

Goal 3: Improve energy system resilience through strategic partnerships and resilient energy infrastructure.

Please rank your TOP THREE choices from the action list below. Simply drag and drop your answer choices above "Next Priority", then hit "Save Selection".

Closed to responses | 182 Responses

(required) Regional Collaboration & Public Engagement

Goal 1: Strengthen disaster preparedness and recovery partnerships.

Goal 2: Address shared resilience challenges.

Goal 3: Improve public engagement and communication.

Goal 4: Increase public awareness before, during, and after disasters.

Please rank your TOP THREE choices from the action list below. Simply drag and drop your answer choices above "Next Priority", then hit "Save Selection".

Closed to responses | 177 Responses

What action items do you think we are missing? Please provide your input on any action items you would like City of Wilmington to include as part of this process.

Closed for Comments

If you live in the City of Wilmington, which planning area do you live in?
If you live outside of the city, which planning area do you visit most frequently? Please reference the image and map below.

If you live in the City of Wilmington which planning area do you live in? If you live outside of the city which planning area do you visit most frequently? Please reference the image and map below.
Greater Downtown South
21%
Greater Downtown North
14%
Southwest
12%
Midtown
11%
Northeast
10%
Masonboro
8%
Central
5%
North
4%
University
4%
Greenville
4%
Port
4%
South
3%
Closed to responses | 156 Responses

Do you live in a local or national historic district? Please reference the map below.

No
62%
Yes
38%
Closed to responses | 138 Responses