LOMA was founded with a passionate pursuit of the following characteristics which we feel are critical to creating a vibrant, creative community in Wilmington, Delaware.

Creativity
District becomes a magnet for our region's "Creative Class" of professionals.

Commerce
Density of quality design specialists brings cache to the LOMA address;

Culture
Street activity bustles day and night with outdoor dining and conversation;

Community
All are welcome; diversity of self-expression and of ideas is encouraged; spirit of citizenship prevails.

Much is happening in and around LOMA this summer!

New Tenants
Legal Eagles McCarter English move into the top floor of the beautiful Renaissance Centre on 4th and King.

233 King Street signs two new tenants: Award winning interactive design agency, The Archer Group and Wilmington Renaissance Corporation, a non-profit organization focused on Wilmington’s revitalization. Both expect to move in and throw killer parties in the fall.

Coffee Lovers Rejoice
The Perky Bean’s cappuccino machines are roaring again at the corner of 3rd and Market. Full of great coffee, food and WiFi, stop by with your laptop and appetite.

Parking O'Plenty in LOMA
Colonial Parking opened the Ships Tavern Garage, with over 400 spaces on Second and King. Many LOMA businesses are validating parking if you smile and ask nicely.

Making Old Buildings New and Cool
Preservation Initiatives (PI) begins construction on the 300 block of Market Street, which will be known as the Lippincott after the historic Lippincott Department Store. The space will be a mix of retail and commercial wrapped in historic architecture. Interested in being part of the cool? Contact Chris Winburn at 302-658-0513 or chris@pi-inc.net.

Renaissance Centre opens its doors
An official ribbon cutting, complete with shiny big scissors, marks the opening of the 8-story, 230,000 square foot office building. Mayor James Baker was on hand for the ceremonies and declared the building a ‘wonderful new business hub…stimulating economic development in the District.’ If you too want to stimulate something, contact Don Robitzer at 302-472-7200 or by email at drobitzer@commonwealthltd.net.

LOMA kickoff party a success!
Preservation Initiatives hosted the LOMA launch party, which was attended by over 50 of Wilmington's Who’s Who, all getting a first look at LOMA. LOMA's own seafood restaurant on 5th and Market, Pearls, provided the food and kept the wine flowing while Architects, Designers and Restauranteurs came to hear LOMA committee members and the Mayor describe LOMA’s vision. Read more about the successful night in the Delaware Business Ledger.

Printing Services right in LOMA
Metrocolor, a division of Parcels, Inc, located on 3rd and Market offers plenty of digital output options.

• Custom Outdoor Color Vinyl Banners, Mesh, Window Cling or Fabric
• Oversize Color Printing up to 60" Dye or UV based
• Custom Mounting and/or Laminating up to 60"
• Encapsulation Lamination up to 60"
• Digital Color Copies
• Bindery

Open 9am - 7pm
Available 24/7 for Rush Services

Contact:
Simon Cranny
scranny@parcelsinc.com
Office: 302-888-1718
24/7 Cell: 302-218-3197

Recall a great afternoon spent at an outside table of a café, enjoying a glass of wine and a great meal? LOMA has numerous outstanding spots for a restaurant/café. Help create those memories for others by telling your favorite restaurant owner to look into LOMA.

Sustainable design, or "Green" building, is a central development strategy for the district. Why? "Because we intend to be part of the solution to the growing problems of energy dependence and land / water pollution," says Chris Winburn, VP of Preservation Initiatives.

LOMA is in a historic district with the largest concentration of mid-19th century buildings in the region. By recycling these architectural gems, the area's unique charm will remain intact while reducing their impact on local landfills. "Greening" the buildings ensures they will be prepared to meet the environmental, and political, challenges of the next century.

Did You Know...
• The district's first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified building, at 426 Market Street, is expected to be completed by Summer '08. Preservation Initiatives (235 N. Market Street, 302.658.0513) 7,000 sf of commercial office space is still available.
• HUE Architecture (227 N. Market Street, 302.651.0214) is a full-service design firm with LEED accredited personnel on staff.
• Elli & Co. flooring specialists (203 N. Market Street, 302.655.6800) offers a wide range of eco-friendly products - such as cork and bamboo flooring, and recycled glass tiles - at very competitive prices.

Wilmington's LOMA is not alone in bringing innovative businesses together to attract regional talent and enhance creativity. In this issue, we highlight the citywide efforts underway in Savannah, GA.

The Creative Coast Initiative (TCCi) is a non-profit organization that recruits and supports "brain-based business" growth in Savannah. Brain-based businesses are loosely defined as including internet/web design, digital media, visual design, architecture, business consulting, and software development. Smart businesses, TCCi says, pay smart wages and attract smart people.

TCCi envisions a Savannah that acts as the hub and economic center of "The Creative Coast." Their vision is of a city that is "both beautiful AND smart. We see an all-inclusive, multi-cultural Savannah that values innovation and economic diversity. A Savannah that treasures its past but looks to the future by fostering a dynamic climate for creative, knowledge-based jobs, alongside the traditional economic sectors."

"We know [Savannah is] going to grow," says TCCi's Executive Director, Chris Miller. "Our job is to ensure it is qualitative growth... protecting and nurturing the unique charm and character that has made us a world-class city."

LOMA's steering committee couldn't have said it better themselves.

Greetings from LOMA – Wilmington Delaware's Lower Market Design District – Connecting Creativity to Commerce.

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Interested in being a part of the LOMA community? Contact one of the following developers/realtors:

Struever Brothers Eccles & Rouse
410-332-1352

Preservation Initiatives
Chris Winburn
302-658-0513 – email

Pettinaro Construction
Gregory Pettinaro
302-999-0708 – email

GVA Smith Mack
Kelly Van Horn
302-472-8035 – email

The Commonwealth Group
Don Robitzer
302-472-7200 – email

The Buccini/Pollin Group
Jackie Ivy
302-691-4069 – email

Committee Members
• The Archer Group
• The Buccini/Pollin Group
• City of Wilmington Office of Economic Development
• The Commonwealth Group
• Delaware College of Art & Design
• GVA Smith Mack
• Preservation Initiatives
• Stuever Brothers Eccles & Rouse
• Wilmington Main Street
• Wilmington Renaissance Corporation