In Progress: Summerview Square

[MeC2001]

After many delays, a new project just got underway in Norwalk. I'm holding off from making an opinion yet, but...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/local/ci_13832845

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Business_21/Construction-underway-for-new-Norwalk-apartment-community6637.shtml

Some images from the architects website:

http://www.sullivanarchitecturalgroup.com/portfolio/multifam.htm

(Just click on the button for Summerview Place to see the images)

I've seen an updated plan for the project; it looks similar to the images on the website above, but the project has sort of spilled over to two lots across the street from the main cluster of units.

[The Voice of Reason]

seing that its replacing several large old multifamily houses, its a push for me. it might well bring something fresh to the area, but the houses that were there could have been fixed up.

I dunno, I suppose its an improvement in some ways

[MeC2001]

As the first phase of the project moves along I see that, regardless of the increased density and possibility of new life being injected into the neighborhood, they really are kind of builder special houses gussied up a bit. Preserving at least some of the older homes would have made the project stronger.(IMO)

I will see if I can get some photos of this soon!

[MeC2001]

I just drove by this project today for the first time in atleast 6 months. There are 4 lots that this will be built on when complete; 2 are finished and a third lot is framed and sheathed. I'm going to guess this will make for just over half of the total units planned.