The Town-Wide Survey revealed lots of interest in a more walkable and bikeable town. Open Streets are programs that temporary close streets to cars, creating safe spaces for people to walk, bike, play. What local streets or sections of streets could be good candidates for open streets, and when? Share your thoughts in the Comments section below or through the Contact Us page.
Here’s an alley along Boston Post Road, located between 889 and 893, that could use some inspiration. How would you make it more functional, inviting, interesting, and even economically productive? Are there any other places in Darien that could benefit from some creative “placemaking”? Share your thoughts in the Comments section below or through the Contact Us page.
Happy Holidays!
Updated Summary of Meetings
Since the Summary of Meetings was posted on the website, we’ve met with several other groups, including the Housing Authority, At Home in Darien, and the developer of Heights Crossing. The Summary of Meetings has been updated to include outcomes of these additional meetings. You can download the latest version from the Work Products page.
Apartment Residents Survey Results
We reached out to residents of Darien’s apartment buildings to learn more about what brought them to Darien and their opinions about the town and its future. Thanks to all of the property managers who distributed the link to the survey to their tenants. We received 43 completed responses, which is not sufficient to reach any broad conclusions about apartment residents. The majority of survey respondents are single individuals or “empty nester” couples living in the apartments. Family ties are important to many of the respondents, having moved to Darien to be close to family members already living in town. You can download the Apartment Residents Survey Results from the Work Products page.
CT House Bill 8002
House Bill 8002, an Act Concerning Housing Growth, was passed by the Connecticut General Assembly on November 13. It is a comprehensive statewide framework that aims to address the State’s housing shortage by requiring municipalities to plan for housing growth, removing certain local regulatory barriers, and linking infrastructure and school construction funding to housing growth progress. The P&Z Department is currently reviewing the legislation. To see the details of the bill, click here. Also see the First Selectman’s edition of the Town newsletter that was sent via e-mail on November 14 and that will be posted in the newsletter archive on the Town’s website.
What’s Next with the POCD?
Shortly, we will begin the process of preparing first drafts of sections of the 2026 POCD for P&Z Commission review and comment. We expect this process to continue for several months, after which a full draft of the 2026 POCD will be made available to the public for review and comment.
Happy Thanksgiving
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
This website provides the latest information on the process of updating the Town of Darien’s 2016 Plan of Conservation & Development (POCD), which will culminate in the drafting and adoption of the Town’s 2026 POCD. To learn more about POCDs and the update process, visit the FAQ page.
Do you have an idea for Darien—small, medium, or large—that you would like to see come to life?
Town of Darien, CT Plan of Conservation & Development 2026 