A developer’s plan to build 500 units of housing, plus retail, restaurants, a grocery store and more at the former University of Connecticut campus, has caught the attention of town residents. West Hartford 1’s proposal to create Oakwood Park on the property that has been vacant since 2017 are still in the early stages, with plenty of town approvals needed to be gained before becoming a reality. Though the property’s marketing website does claim that over 44 percent of the property will be made available to the public use through its retail offerings and some open green space, some residents would like see even more opportunities for the public to make use of the property. The development stands to be the biggest West Hartford project since the creation of Blue Back Square, a similar property that received pushback at the time.
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