Westport Alliance for Saugatuck
Westport Alliance for Saugatuck
Advocating for thoughtful, forward-thinking development in Westport, CT
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What Westporters are Saying
What Westporters are Saying
Thank you to the many thoughtful and articulate residents who've written letters to Planning & Zoning and other Town Officials about concerns over the Hamlet. Here are just a few:
Ken Bernhard (Attorney)
Ken Bernhard (Attorney)
"Where are the 650+/- employees who will service this undertaking going to park? ...
The project will effectively cut off Saugatuck Shores from the rest of town... Imagine if an ambulance needs to get to Norwalk Hospital or a firetruck is called to the scene...The Hamlet is trying to push a square peg into a round hole and I vigorously oppose its development."
Larry Weisman (Land-Use Attorney)
Larry Weisman (Land-Use Attorney)
"As Westport confronts the dual challenges of growth and affordability, we find ourselves at a crossroads. On one path, we could shape thoughtful, inclusive development that serves the needs of our community. On the other, we risk allowing large-scale projects to reshape our town in ways that prioritize commercial development over much needed affordable housing...."
On Behalf of Westport Alliance
On Behalf of Westport Alliance
"The staff report and Monday’s meeting made one thing clear: this application is incomplete and does not comply with the text amendment or multiple town and state requirements.
David Halpern (ARB Member) Comments
David Halpern (ARB Member) Comments
"...the massing, materiality, and detailing represents an URBAN solution more appropriate for a New England city like South Norwalk, New London, Portsmouth or Portland."
Brian Crane (Westport EMS Crew Chief)
Brian Crane (Westport EMS Crew Chief)
"A development as large and densely packed with restaurants, retail, hotel accommodations and events as this one will generate a disproportionately high number of ambulance and fire responses."
Robert Guinta (Harbormaster, State of CT)
Robert Guinta (Harbormaster, State of CT)
"Our quality of life, health and safety will change dramatically If this project Is approved."
Evan T. Barr
Evan T. Barr
"... the notion that people from "adjacent" towns will take the train to The Hamlet in large numbers is a lovely idea in concept, but totally inconsistent with our common knowledge and experience... "
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