Bryan Baker, AICP
@sixtyacre.bsky.social
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The bravado to write an op-ed claiming to know what HB5002 would do and then be completely wrong is astounding.
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Democrats criticize Lamont's HB5002 veto (but not this Republican)
H.B. 5002 could be better named the "Democrats Hate Small Town Life in Connecticut Bill."
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September 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The bravado to write an op-ed claiming to know what HB5002 would do and then be completely wrong is astounding.
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Two recently approved developments coming to downtown Norwalk. Over 90 units of housing, 100,000sf of office, ground floor retail, and waterfront park and boardwalk!
www.thehour.com/news/article...
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September 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Two recently approved developments coming to downtown Norwalk. Over 90 units of housing, 100,000sf of office, ground floor retail, and waterfront park and boardwalk!
www.thehour.com/news/article...
www.thehour.com/news/article...
Update! All projects have been approved! Here’s what they’ll look like:
February 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Update! All projects have been approved! Here’s what they’ll look like:
When people say that everything is unaffordable, I largely assume that they’re talking about housing because it is inelastic. People can buy less eggs, drive less, or change many other habits to cut down costs, but they can’t make their mortgage or rent any cheaper. Tariffs will make it worse.
February 3, 2025 at 12:24 AM
When people say that everything is unaffordable, I largely assume that they’re talking about housing because it is inelastic. People can buy less eggs, drive less, or change many other habits to cut down costs, but they can’t make their mortgage or rent any cheaper. Tariffs will make it worse.
In my completely biased opinion, an excellent successor to @peteharrison860.bsky.social
New Director of Desegregate CT Predicts Passage of 'Work, Live Ride' With Few Tweaks, Bipartisan Votes
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January 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM
In my completely biased opinion, an excellent successor to @peteharrison860.bsky.social
Despite constant claims that new multifamily development is straining the school system, in Norwalk, one of CT’s fastest growing cities, school enrollment is down over the course of five years.
January 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Despite constant claims that new multifamily development is straining the school system, in Norwalk, one of CT’s fastest growing cities, school enrollment is down over the course of five years.
I found this episode to be particularly interesting and needling in on where separate pro-housing movements can differ (and ultimately find agreement).
Comparing the Strong Towns and YIMBY Approaches to the Housing Crisis
The Building Culture Podcast explores holistic solutions to crafting a more beautiful, resilient and thriving world through the built environment. Its host, Austin Tunnell, recently invited Strong Tow...
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January 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I found this episode to be particularly interesting and needling in on where separate pro-housing movements can differ (and ultimately find agreement).
Why is it news when less than 1% of a town's population signs an online petition?
Over 300 Fairfield residents petition against Circle Hotel redevelopment: 'It's just huge'
The petition, with over 300 signatures, urges developers to downsize their plans to replace the Circle Hotel with a larger inn and an apartment building.
www.ctpost.com
January 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Why is it news when less than 1% of a town's population signs an online petition?
“We can have three stories but you can’t.”
Neighbors oppose Shelton sports bar owner's building expansion
A downtown Shelton bar owner’s plan to enlarge his Coram Avenue building has drawn opposition from his neighbors.
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December 17, 2024 at 1:11 AM
“We can have three stories but you can’t.”
A town devoting this much effort to attracting a self-storage facility is absurd, especially under the guise of “economic development.” Even more so when they’ve put a moratorium on apartments whose residents are the most likely to need one.
Trumbull's self-storage project halted, town officials said they want the deal back on the table
Plans for the approved storage facility at 6 Cambridge Drive in Trumbull are stalled, according to Economic and Community Development Director Rina Bakalar.
www.ctpost.com
December 7, 2024 at 12:06 AM
A town devoting this much effort to attracting a self-storage facility is absurd, especially under the guise of “economic development.” Even more so when they’ve put a moratorium on apartments whose residents are the most likely to need one.
Luckily some more zoning fixes hopefully on the way including density/height bonuses and setback reductions 🤞
Norwalk Needs 8,000 Affordable Rental Units | Nancy on Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk needs 8,000 affordable rental units to meet housing demand, according to the Affordable Housing Plan Advisory Committee's affo ...
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November 30, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Luckily some more zoning fixes hopefully on the way including density/height bonuses and setback reductions 🤞
Very excited for the future of Wall Street in Norwalk - highlighted properties could soon be the home to about 450 dwellings, 200 hotel rooms, office and retail. All replacing parking lots and vacant buildings.
November 22, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Very excited for the future of Wall Street in Norwalk - highlighted properties could soon be the home to about 450 dwellings, 200 hotel rooms, office and retail. All replacing parking lots and vacant buildings.
“I’m opposed because these apartments will be unaffordable” 🤝 “I’m opposed because these apartments will be too affordable”
November 19, 2024 at 3:29 AM
“I’m opposed because these apartments will be unaffordable” 🤝 “I’m opposed because these apartments will be too affordable”
Very cool adaptive reuse project that prior to Norwalk’s zoning regulation rewrite would not have been possible to do!
Norwalk commission approves 18 apartments above 'tired-looking' offices
Norwalk's Planning and Zoning Commission approved 153 East Ave. apartment plans that will turn an office building into a mixed-use complex with green spaces.
www.thehour.com
November 18, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Very cool adaptive reuse project that prior to Norwalk’s zoning regulation rewrite would not have been possible to do!