New Riverfront Housing Plan in Farmington

0:00A Minnesota developer just dropped plans for a 237 unit housing spot right along the Farmington River in Farmington. National land holdings tied to crown equities filed to rezone about 80 acres from business, senior housing, and quarry land into a mixed use. District. They're calling it the enclave at the Farmington River, with single-family homes, town homes for rent or sale, plus a clubhouse and riverfront parks. The site's three combined parcels include a former sand and gravel pit, now used for storage by a local construction firm, plus spots on Bridgewater. Road in Farmington Avenue, owned by another development group. Everything stays at least 100 feet back from the river, with trails linking to the canal path, kayaks, storage, and picnic zones. Interior roads would connect to nearby streets, easing traffic flow around Route 4, something the town had been pushing for years. This might dig the housing boost amid a shift from big family homes to multifamily options. Farmington's got 10,963 households, but only 4,194 kids in schools, signaling demand for

1:08smaller setups. A chunk of the land could go to the town or get a conservation easement, keeping green space intact. The application hit on April 15, represented by a Unionville attorney. Land equities has built across Minnesota, Florida, Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Kansas, and they're already rolling out apartments in town homes. And nearby Simmsbury. Next up, the Zoning Commission meets April 27 to review, with a public hearing eyeed for July 13th eyes on how this Riverside rebuild, shapes Farmington's future. For news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.