About the Project

The Norwalk Redevelopment Agency is actively working with community stakeholders, municipal staff and a consulting team of experts to develop a Community Development Plan for South Norwalk, centered on the Lexington Avenue and South Main Street area. In response to concerns about the rising cost of living and economic inclusion among many long-time residents of the neighborhood, this planning initiative will focus on the development of policies and strategies to improve resident quality of life throughout the planning area and throughout the City.

The team developing the South Norwalk Community Development Plan will analyze existing conditions in South Norwalk, assess social vulnerability, identify infrastructure needs, examine future conditions and develop recommendations for implementation and strategies for performance monitoring during plan implementation. The plan aims to create a clear roadmap for equity, focusing on the economic, aesthetic, social and environmental impacts of development. A key objective is to identify economic opportunities and ways to improve quality of life while addressing concerns such as affordable housing, transportation, and connectivity. This planning effort seeks to engage a wide range of stakeholders while building on South Norwalk's history, diversity and cultural richness.

For the plan to be effective and relevant, we will look to residents and community leaders for their insight, experience and ideas. During the planning process, we will organize various community engagement initiatives which will be publicized in various forms of media. If you have comments you would like to share or suggestions for reaching South Norwalk residents, please visit our project page on our website.

COMMUNITY MEETING #1

November 18, 2024

The Norwalk Redevelopment Agency and their consultants presented results of the existing conditions analysis and shared best practices for achieving equitable development. Topics covered included land use, open space, environment, digital equity, public health, real estate, and transportation. This is part of an ongoing community conversation about planning for the future of the Lexington and South Main neighborhood. The Norwalk Redevelopment Agency is committed to incorporate your feedback into its plans.

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Digital Equity & Smart City Public Workshop

August 13, 2024

This was an interactive workshop meant to help the City of Norwalk and the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency learn more about which investments in technology the public thought should be made to improve economic opportunities, safety and quality of life within South Norwalk. The event included a presentation and an interactive session during which attendees had the chance to share their thoughts and opinions.