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Opposed: First Selectman Jayme Stevenson submitted testimony opposing HB-6570
First Selectman Jayme Stevenson
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First Selectman Jayme Stevenson submitted the following testimony to the Transportation Committee Monday. Her goal, she said, was to show what is working well here in Darien and what some of the town’s concerns are regarding “as of right” development.
Testimony in OPPOSITION to HB-6570
March 8, 2021
I write today in Opposition to HB-6570, An Act Concerning Transit-oriented Development And Municipal Zoning.
Oppose mandated development of housing on state-owned transit station land:
Municipalities, including the Town of Darien, understand and support the idea of “Transit Oriented Development” (TOD). If done well, TOD can enhance the vibrancy of neighborhoods around transit hubs and provide easy access to transit while enjoying a walkable lifestyle. ....

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