Banking establishments rejuvenate an industrial riverfront in Wilmington, DE.
"By locating in a former industrial area whose redevelopment was pioneered in the mid-1980's by architects, interior desi By locating in a former industrial area whose redevelopment was pioneered in the mid-1980's by architects, interior designers and theater people, the online banks are identifying themselves with hip, high-style businesses.gners and theater people, the online banks are identifying themselves with hip, high-style businesses... By bringing 400 workers to the riverfront every day, the banks have already changed the environment on the 1.5-mile riverfront."
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
FULL STORY: Wilmington, Del.: An Industrial Riverfront Setting for Online Firms

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