Cedar Street Village District – Norwalk, Conn.
The Cedar Street Streetscape Project was the product of a long-term vision of the neighborhood business community and Norwalk officials to rezone, revitalize and reestablish Cedar Street as an energetic and active “village district,” by attracting and promoting small and diverse businesses in the area.
The project included the installation of a new storm drainage system that separated the existing combined sewers. It included the total reconstruction of the street and sidewalks, new gas lines, granite curbs, porous concrete sidewalks, energy- efficient LED lighting, permeable paver parking areas, decorative crosswalks, trees, tree pit filters and other amenities. The projects dramatically changed the appearance of the street environment and the overall character of the neighborhood. Given the success of this phase of the work, the neighborhood was able to fill vacant storefronts and is next looking at improving facades.
Upon completion of the streetscape improvements, a grand street re-opening party was held in September 2014, where the neighborhood came together to celebrate the successful conclusion of this phase of the project.
In addition, in May of this year, the project was chosen by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers for the 2015 Sustainability ACE Award of Merit.
The Cedar Street Streetscape Project was the product of a long-term vision of the neighborhood business community and Norwalk officials to rezone, revitalize and reestablish Cedar Street as an energetic and active “village district,” by attracting and promoting small and diverse businesses in the area.
The project included the installation of a new storm drainage system that separated the existing combined sewers. It included the total reconstruction of the street and sidewalks, new gas lines, granite curbs, porous concrete sidewalks, energy- efficient LED lighting, permeable paver parking areas, decorative crosswalks, trees, tree pit filters and other amenities. The projects dramatically changed the appearance of the street environment and the overall character of the neighborhood. Given the success of this phase of the work, the neighborhood was able to fill vacant storefronts and is next looking at improving facades.
Upon completion of the streetscape improvements, a grand street re-opening party was held in September 2014, where the neighborhood came together to celebrate the successful conclusion of this phase of the project.
In addition, in May of this year, the project was chosen by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers for the 2015 Sustainability ACE Award of Merit.
