Seaford shopping center, workforce hub breaks ground [Video]

The Nylon Capital Shopping Center in Seaford was once the “crown jewel of shopping on the East Coast,” according to Governor John Carney, complete with top-of-the-line stores, a pool and a nearby Little League Park.

However, years of decline have seen tenants leave the 243,000-square-foot space property and draw the structure down in further disarray. But now 9th Street Development Company is ready to build a new future for the shopping center on Stein Highway.

Community leaders gathered on Thursday to take a stand and celebrate the groundbreaking $60 million redevelopment of the property in what could be considered a homecoming for many of them.

“I certainly have a passion for this community. This, like many, was my stomping grounds – swimming, ball and yes, I am old enough to remember all of the shopping that was here. But, I also raised my family across the street. So, I watched the decline of this area and it was sad,” TidalHealth …