Council approves 372,506‑sq‑ft Plaza at St. George’s Hundred plan amid resident concerns over schools, health care and roads

New Castle County Council on June 24 approved Resolution 25‑114, a major land development plan for the Plaza at St. George’s Hundred, a mixed‑use project proposed at the northwest corner of DuPont Parkway and Greylige Road.

The development plan describes a 372,506 square‑foot project including 280 apartment units, roughly 16,900 square feet of retail, a 3,300‑square‑foot restaurant and nearly 9,840 square feet of office/amenity space, together with associated site improvements and a minor subdivision. Councilman Paul Carter, who reviewed the plan in detail, recommended approval and said it meets code and creates a housing opportunity “south of the canal.” Council members John Kaneko and others said the project should be monitored as a potential model for future development in the growth zone.

Several residents from nearby Baker Farm called in and asked detailed questions about traffic studies, anticipated rents, school capacity and access to medical services. Angel Nunez asked whether traffic studies and landscape plans were publicly available; Carter replied that traffic studies and landscape plans are online and offered to meet with residents. Sally Samet and Mohammed Udrisi described difficulty finding primary‑care physicians and specialty care and asked what the county is doing to attract providers; council members pointed to recent work with ChristianaCare and to state responsibility for hospital siting and school assessments.

Council members acknowledged residents’ infrastructure concerns. Councilman Carter noted grants and planning work (including a WILMAPCO grant) aimed at redoing infrastructure in the South of the Canal growth zone. Councilmen Koneko and Hollins said the county can control the pace and approvals of growth and must ensure adequate services before or concurrent with growth.

After public comment the council took a roll call. The final tally on Resolution 25‑114 was 12 yes, 1 no (Councilman Street). The resolution was read by title and placed before council by Councilman Carter.

What’s next: Approval of the plan authorizes the proposed development to proceed through county permitting and site construction processes, subject to required permits and any conditions imposed through subsequent reviews. Residents seeking additional detail on traffic and landscape plans were directed to county materials online and to county staff for follow‑up.

Speakers quoted above spoke during the resolution and public‑comment portions of the June 24 meeting.