Westport First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced that in coordination with the Downtown Plan Implementation Committee (DPIC), discussion and reviews scheduled for Town Boards, Committees and Commissions in the upcoming weeks regarding the current proposal for the reconfiguration of the Parker Harding Plaza Parking Lot will be postponed.
First Selectwoman Tooker stated, “The process for this project has been public since its inception. However, recent feedback on the current upgrade and design option for Parker Harding Plaza has demonstrated that proposing another design option for the town-owned parking lot is supported and warrants further consideration.”
“Therefore, the DPIC and the consultants will propose a second option for the upgrade that incorporates and considers additional community comments. There will be a third evening public charrette scheduled in the near future to view and discuss the options. Continued public participation is encouraged during each of the public meetings where any proposal will be presented.”
DPIC Chair Randy Herbertson stated, “After several years of monthly public meetings and thorough documentation on the DPIC website, multiple online surveys, and two public charettes, the DPIC continues to maintain an open dialogue and take into account feedback on the multi-year, multi-project Downtown Plan. It is the desire and intention of DPIC to have the support of and prioritize input from downtown businesses, merchants, and residents, as well as the entire Westport community. The Downtown Master Plan is a strategy for addressing the many issues residents and experts have identified as needing to be improved while maintaining and enhancing Westport's unique and beautiful waterfront. Upgraded infrastructure projects such as this will ultimately prove beneficial for all.”