Friday, November 16, 2018
9:30 am - 11:30 am
CMSC Headquarters
410 SHELDON ST
Hartford, HARTFORD -- HARTFORD 06141
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CMSC Members & Professional Affiliates, join us for breakfast, networking & info sharing!
Speakers:
– Laura Brown, Community & Economic Development Director, UConn Extension
– Aaron Budris, Senior Regional Planner, Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments
– Jack Walsh, former President & CEO, Valley United Way
TRAILS AS COMMUNITY ASSETS
- Economic & Public Health impacts
- Overview of the CT Trail Census – collecting usage & spending data to improve trails
NAUGATUCK RIVER GREENWAY: Derby Greenway Case Study
- Vision for the NRG – a 45-mile long trail connecting 11 communities
- NRG Impact Study – findings & usage
Current economic development projects in Derby, and the role of the Greenway
BEST PRACTICES FOR CAPITALIZING ON A TRAIL
- Community Perspective – how downtowns are capitalizing on their trails
- Business Perspective – preparing businesses for trail users
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