The City of Brighton, Delaware

A practical solution for the rational development of
eastern Sussex County's Cape Region

Brighton is the name of a very popular seaside municipality in East Sussex, England.

It has a long, successful tradition as a resort community.

Near Brighton lies another English city, also in East Sussex, called Lewes. The English settlers who came to southern Delaware changed the former Dutch colonial hamlet to Lewes.

The coincidence seemed appropriate to copy here in Delaware's Cape Region.

Why is it called Brighton?

Where are the city limits?

How does the City of Brighton proposal fit with the State of Delaware's land use policies, especially the Minner Administration's Livable Delaware initiative?

What are the critical elements of the required plan for the City of Brighton?

Using a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) system to focus development and preserve open space

Providing a real city transportation network of streets and parkways

The Downtown District--a new commercial district, mixed with affordable residential options

The City Park system--places for Brighton's residents to enjoy the area without being stuck in beach traffic

The Next Steps

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The City of Brighton
P.O. Box 88
Nassau, DE  19969

fschranck-at-sneakingsuspicions.com

© Frederick H. Schranck 2003