Participate in the Stratford Workshops to Develop Our Plan of Conservation and Development For The Next 10 years
All Ideas Welcome
Sponsored by Stratford Planning Commission
When and Where Are the Planning Workshops?
Birdseye Municipal Complex Gymnasium
468 Birdseye St, Stratford, CT 06615
Tuesday, September 13th | 6 – 8 p.m.
Boothe Memorial Park & Museum Workshop
5800 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614
Thursday, September 29th | 6 – 8 p.m.
Baldwin Center Workshop
1000 W Broad St, Stratford, CT 06615
Thursday, October 13th | 6 – 8 p.m.
Pop-ups
Shakespeare Market
1850 Elm Street, Stratford
September 18th | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Latin Music Festival – Paradise Green Gazebo
121 Huntington Rd, Stratford
September 18th | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
What Is Plan Stratford?
It is the opportunity for residents to give input on a Plan of Conservation and Development to be used as the Town’s guide for managing growth and conserving resources.
The Town’s Planning Commission is responsible for updating the Plan every ten years as mandated by the State. The Plan addresses multiple issues related to stewardship of the Town and provides a foundation for Town policy, capital investment, and it’s zoning regulations.
Stratford last undertook this process ten years ago culminating in the 2013 POCD. This effort will provide an updated Plan that will address important issues related to Stratford’s growth and will provide a vision for its future.
The following website will take you to the 2013 POCD adopted by the Stratford Town Council:
What Are The Plan Elements That Will Be Covered in the POCD?
Demographic Trends
Housing
Land Use & Zoning
Conservation, Open Space & Recreation
Economic Development
Cultural & Historic Resources
Mobility
Community Facilities, Infrastructure & Utilities
Energy & Environment
Resiliency & Waterfront Redevelopment
Placemaking & Urban Design
Why Should I Participate?
The development of Plan Stratford lays the groundwork for projects such as Stratford Army Engine Plant (SAEP) and Center School redevelopment, Greenways, Complete Streets, parks and playground improvements, etc.
It promotes housing choices and resiliency initiatives, and helps advance community grand list.
Who Is On The Planning Team?
Technical Advisory Committee Members Are:
Laura Hoydick. Mayor
Jermaine Atkison. Deputy Fire Chief
Susmitha Attota. Town Planner/POCD Project Manager
Paul Aurelia. Planning Commission Member
Andrea Boissevain. Health Director
Brian Budd. Administrative Police Captain
John Casey. Town Engineer
Larry Ciccarelli. Public Safety Director
Alivia Coleman. Health Program Associate
Mary Dean. Economic Development Director
Brian Donovan. Building Official
Michael Downes. Chief of Staff
Matt Fulda. Director of MetroCOG
Jay Habansky. Planning & Zoning Administrator
Kelly Kerrigan. Conservation Superintendent
Amy Knorr, Recreation Superintendent
Brian Lampart, Fire Chief
Joseph McNeil, Police Chief
Bryan O’Connor, Chairman of Planning Commission
Tara Petrocelli, Director of Community Development
Greg Reilly, Grants Writer
Dawn Savo, Finance Director
Raynae Serra, Public Safety Director
Elizabeth Sulik, Executive Director of Stratford Housing Authority
Tamara Trojanowski, Community Services, Youth Services, and Senior Services Director
Christopher Tymniak, CAO
Community Advisory Committee
Bryan O’Connor, Chairman of Planning Commission
William Boyd, Vice Chairman of Planning Commission
Paul Aurelia, Regular member of Planning Commission
Sarah Graham, Regular member of Planning Commission
Alec Voccola, Regular member of Planning Commission
Tami-Lyn Morse, Alternate member of Planning Commission
Brian Stirbis, Alternate member of Planning Commission
Daniel Senft, Alternate member of Planning Commission
Planning Consultants
Rory Jacobson, Lead Project Manager, FHI Studio
Francisco Gomes, Senior Project Manager, FHI Studio
Dave Murphy, Subconsultant, Resilient Land and Water
Glenn Chalder, Subconsultant, Planimetrics
Susmitha Attota, AICP
Town Planner
(203) 385-4017
sattota@townofstratford.com
Why does the Stratford Planning Commission want to hear our voices AGAIN? I do not have enough fingers to count the times we have attended meetings regarding the Shakespeare and Center School properties. For YEARS, especially those living in the Historic District, surrounding neighborhoods, and across party lines, have exhausted our voices in vain.
With respect, stop the lip service, tax abatements, and approving low-quality businesses selling the same products and services. Create a 21st-century plan that protects our history, integrity, and environment so that we all can be proud. We need real vision, not duplicity.