Comments During a Planning and Development Committee and CIF Funding for Danbury

March 11, 2025


 
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Dear Neighbor,

I provided testimony on SB 1313 during last Friday's Planning and Development committee meeting. This bill would require municipal zoning regulations to authorize a greater density of housing development within one-half mile of a public transit station.

Danbury is one of several cities that has exploded in population over the past five years, and the cost of a living space has increased as well. It has gotten to the point that working professionals such as teachers, firefighters and first responders cannot afford to live in the community that they serve.

Although I have some issues with this legislation, there is a lot of good in it as well. I hope we can continue to tweak this bill so that it benefits residents across the state. Click below to see my remarks. 

 
Great news! The CIF board has allocated $5 million to Danbury to help revitalize their downtown streets.  

The funds will be put towards phase II of the Downtown Danbury's Revitalization: Streetscapes for the Future Project. It will enhance pedestrian and streetscape features such as improved sidewalks, ramps, crosswalks, solar parking kiosks, paving repairs, signage, and landscaping along key streets, including Main Street (Route 53) from Boughton Street to Crosby Street, Liberty Street from Main Street to Patriot Drive, Independence Way, White Street from Ives Street to Main Street, a portion of Elm Street, Post Office Walk, and Kennedy Avenue.

This funding will revitalize our already thriving community. Danbury is rapidly increasing in population, and we should make changes to our infrastructure to reflect our growth. More walkable area will allow residents and visitors to travel around our city safely. Thank you to the CIF Board for this funding.

Sincerely,

Ken Gucker
State Representative
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