After months of planning and construction, The Rock Lot opened on August 30th, 2017. The space is the first implementation of the Vacant to Vibrant project, which seeks to remake vacant lots in the Creative District. The Rock Lot is located at 305 W. 8th St. and was previously a vacant lot filled with large rocks, which is how it got its name. It features a grass lawn and outdoor seating for community events. The space will be open to the public every day from dawn until dusk

The conversation continues as the community is given another opportunity to talk about their ideas and give suggestions on how to re-design and re-imagine the vacant 'Rock Lot' located on 8th Street, between West and Tatnall. A 'final call' community meeting took place Tuesday, June 6 from 6pm-8pm at Connections CSP located at 801 N. West Street. At this 'final call' meeting, we discussed additional feedback from the community before solid design plans began. #CreativeDistric

Local artists gathered at Artist Ave. Station located at 800 N Tatnall St, to discuss and tour the "Rock Lot", one of the Vacant to Vibrant project locations. #CreativeDistrictWIlmington #Community #V2V #GroundswellDesignGroup #RockLot #TheRockLot

During the past few weeks, meetings to discuss the vision of redesigning the vacant areas were held with community members, artists and supporters of this Vacant to Vibrant project. Facilitated by Groundswell Design Group, the conversation was open and inviting to share ideas, history and common goals of this redevelopment. Visit Groundswell Design Group to learn more about who they are and what they do. #CreativeDistrictWIlmington #Community #V2V #GroundswellDesignGroup #Ro

Watch this short clip supporting our Vacant to Vibrant initiative. #CreativeDistrictWIlmington #Community #V2V #GroundswellDesignGroup #RockLot #artplaceamerica #TheRockLot