Milford's Office Park Transforms into Vibrant Neighborhood

0:00Developers in Milford, Connecticut just got the green light to revamp a 47-acre outdated office park into a vibrant mixed-use spot. The site at 470-488 Wheeler's Farms Road will feature over 500 dwelling units, office space, commercial areas, and an active adult community. It's perfectly placed near mass transit and major highways by the Mayor Parkway, turning underused buildings into a lively neighborhood hub. The plan keeps two existing office buildings and adds new four-story structures instead of the original five. Expect 160,000 square feet of offices, 150 age-targeted apartments, and 364 market rate plus, affordable units. Amenity shine with a walking trail, outdoor theater, swimming pool, clubhouse, and plenty of open space to keep it feeling like a park. Locals and officials see this as a smart move for the northern end of Milford, breathing new life into vacant offices amid a shifting work landscape. The project fits the city's push for adaptive reuse, creating jobs, housing options, and walkable spaces that blend residential vibes with commercial.

1:08Energy. It's all about building a self-contained community that residents actually want to call home. This approval caps the final step in a two-part process after the zoning board created a special adaptive reuse design district back in July 20, 24. Minor tweaks were made, like ditching phase construction for smoother rollout, and it passed fire safety in city codes with requirements for. Electric vehicle chargers and extra hydrants. The board's asking for sharper details on affordable housing to seal the deal. Wheeler's farm partners, green-view equities, and their team are gearing up to break ground, promising durable materials and shaded paths that tie it. Altogether into one welcoming village, keep an eye on this. Milford's skyline is about to level up. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Heart for News today. AI-powered local news.