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The City of Rehoboth Beach has officially launched its redesigned website on February 10, 2025. Built to serve residents, visitors, and businesses alike, the new site delivers a fresh, mobile-friendly experience that makes accessing city services, events, and resources easier than ever.

About the City of Rehoboth Beach

Known as the “Nation’s Summer Capital,” Rehoboth Beach is a vibrant coastal community on Delaware’s Atlantic shore. Famous for its boardwalk, bandstand concerts, and family-friendly attractions, the city draws visitors year-round while supporting a thriving local population. As both a beloved tourist destination and a full-service municipality, Rehoboth Beach is committed to transparency, safety, and community engagement.

Project Goals

• Provide a user-friendly, ADA-compliant platform for residents, businesses, and visitors.

• Streamline navigation and consolidate content across multiple city sites into one unified hub.

• Enhance digital communication with improved agendas, calendars, and public engagement tools.

• Strengthen the city’s online presence with a modern design reflecting its character and identity.

Planeteria’s Solution

Planeteria partnered with the City to deliver a fully custom open-source website on WordPress, ensuring flexibility, security, and zero vendor lock-in. The new site integrates agenda management, calendars, and community engagement platforms into a cohesive digital hub. With a focus on ADA/WCAG compliance, responsive design, and improved content workflows, the platform empowers city staff to manage updates easily while ensuring reliable access for the public across all devices.

Key Features & Functionality

• Unified platform: Integrated Beach Patrol site and access to agenda management via iCompass/Diligent.

• Dynamic calendars: Centralized meeting and event calendar with automatic updates.

• Reach Out Rehoboth: Prominent links and feeds to community engagement initiatives.

• Mobile-first design: Optimized layouts across devices with intuitive navigation.

• Open-source CMS: WordPress framework with modular tools for growth and flexibility.

• ADA compliance: Accessible templates, color contrast, alt text, and ongoing monitoring.

• Emergency alerts: Real-time notifications for residents and visitors.

• Robust hosting: Enterprise-grade security and backups on Pantheon cloud infrastructure.

Project Highlights

A standout achievement of this project was consolidating several separate websites—including Beach Patrol and community engagement portals—into a single, streamlined site. The result is a visually engaging, highly functional “Virtual City Hall” that improves transparency and civic participation while celebrating the city’s unique coastal charm.

Looking Ahead

With ongoing managed maintenance and technical support from Planeteria, the City of Rehoboth Beach will continue to keep its digital presence fresh, secure, and accessible. Residents and visitors can expect continuous improvements, from content updates to evolving functionality, ensuring the site grows alongside the community it serves.

Explore the New Site

Discover the City of Rehoboth Beach’s redesigned website today: www.rehobothbeachde.gov