Councilman Chris Johnson Shares Community Commitments for Proposed Bancroft Parkway Redevelopment

August 14, 2026 - Press Release, Wilmington City Council

WILMINGTON, Del. - “Developer commits to reduced building size, traffic routing away from the Parkway, local and union hiring, a three-year West Side public safety investment, and continued neighborhood engagement.”

“The developer also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting affordable housing…and stated that it remains open to working with appropriate partners on future affordable housing initiatives throughout the City and State.”

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Letters of Support for Rezoning:

$100M Bancroft apartment proposal put to the test

June 12, 2026 - Katie Tabeling

Delaware Business Times

WILMINGTON, Del. - “the plans for redeveloping the properties— which currently have offices on them — have been in the works for almost a year. Tsionas Management convened a working group in the fall to discuss the Bancroft, which included representatives from the Bancroft Village neighborhood next door, small business owners and 2000 Penn. residents.”

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UPCOMING EVENT:

Bancroft Project Forum

Join Councilman Chris Johnson and representatives from Tsionas Management for an informational meeting about The Bancroft, a proposed new development at Bancroft Parkway and West 11th Street.

  • Get the facts about The Bancroft project from the professionals involved.

  • Ask questions and engage with the community.

  • Learn how the proposal supports Wilmington’s economic revitalization goals.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9

6:00PM - 7:30PM

JOSEPH E. JOHNSON SCHOOL

2100 Gilpin Ave. Wilmington, DE

Wilmington will soon have 60 new affordable housing units

May 29, 2026 - Abigail Lee

Delaware Public Media

WILMINGTON, Del. - “The new donation from the Tsionas Management Company will go toward redeveloping 60 low-income apartments that will be marketed toward people with disabilities and seniors.”

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The Flats receives donation for final phase

May 15, 2026 - Katie Tabeling

Delaware Business Times

WILMINGTON, Del. - “Tsionas Management's $300000 gift to Todmorden Foundation for the $14 million project aims to spark new model for affordable housing.”