As work continues on the $10 million reconstruction of West Hartford Center, the town has released a draft of the area’s master plan, giving a broader glimpse of the popular dining and shopping destination’s future. Right now, construction crews are tearing up and replacing sidewalk on LaSalle Road, part of the first phase of the reconstruction plan that will widen sidewalks, replace aging trees and make the roadway safer for pedestrians. Next year, that same construction plan will move to Farmington Avenue. The plan also runs through basic improvements like more seating, tree enhancements, implementing public art and how restaurants might set up outdoor dining on sidewalks. Stantec is also recommending that the town experiment with changes to parking fees, including raising prices — even as low as 25 cents more per hour. But they also recommend introducing variable pricing, meaning the more in-demand spaces — like street parking — would cost more than less desirable parking. The Town Council will finalize the master plan later this year.
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