Revitalizing commerce and the streetscape

This master plan included the design and coordination of a Planned Development District to create a 160,000 S.F. neighborhood shopping center. The project included a 900-foot linear park, gazebo, streetscape design and five retail buildings designed to meet the specifications of the Main Street South Design Criteria and Streetscape Program.

Southbury Green provided a significant economic catalyst and a solid tax base for the town. The community has enthusiastically embraced the project, with its new town green and 900-foot linear park, New England stone walls to screen landscaped parking areas, pedestrian friendly circulation, limited parking area lighting to ensure the rural character, along with a popular classic town gazebo.

Carefully coordinated with the town’s Comprehensive Plan of Development, the Main Street South Design Criteria and Streetscape Program, the project has a majestic Colonial design style and motifs with exterior brick and heavily articulated trim for the exterior design respecting the architectural character of the community. This project is a favorite of town residents of all ages who enjoy the centrally located neighborhood shopping center and make frequent use of the planned areas for active and passive recreation.

Client testimonial

“ This was the largest project ever to be approved on Main Street South. Hugh’s guidance and vision for the town with the Planning and Zoning Commissions, designed a project which had significant economic effect and development creating a new neighborhood shopping center with 900 feet of linear park and town green for our community.”

— DeLoris Curtis, AICP
Planning Administrator
Town of Southbury