February 2022
Historic "Conny" the Whale Searches for New Home.
The New York Times correctly described West Hartford as a “suburb with an urban aesthetic.” Part of the town’s appeal for its increasingly young residents is the allure of a downtown area closely surrounded by the suburbs. As young professionals moving into the area seek new housing, a wave of developments has spread across the Hartford area targeting the younger generation’s palate. Parkville Market, the bustling millennial hangout in Hartford, recently announced a $6 million dollar plan to expand its vibrant event space to include rooftop partying while other large-scale projects are underway, like Lexington Partners LLC’s 292-unit One Park apartment complex at Park Road and Prospect Avenue.
Efforts Building to Save Brainard Airport
The Hartford City Council has, inexplicably, passed a resolution to close Brainard Airport, even though there is no clear vision as to what the land would be used for in the event of such a closure. On the other hand, the 100 year old Brainard Airport Association is leading a re-invigorated movement to keep Brainard Airport operating for generations to come. Located in a former cow pasture in the southeast Hartford Neighborhood of South Meadows, Brainard opened in 1921. It is believed to be the 1st municipal airport in the United States.