Public Charrette Will Discuss Fort Trumbull's Future

Residents who would like to weigh in on the future of Fort Trumbull are invited to do so with a public charrette taking place at .

The event will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the fort's conference center. A children's table will be provided, as will coffee and cookies.

The gathering is a design workshop meant to hear ideas on development of the Fort Trumbull peninsula. The city has been working with the Yale Urban Design Workshop to develop a plan for the peninsula. A neighborhood at Fort Trumbull was razed following an eminent domain decision, and the land has remained largely vacant with the exception of structures such as the fort, a , and . A recent plan calls for the at the site.

There is no cost to attend the event, but those interested should contact City Councilor Adam Sprecace at asprecace@ci.new-london.ct.us for attendance estimates.