Are “Open Space” and a CCRC on Lapham Road mutually exclusive concepts?
Absolutely not, and much of our education campaign is focused on heightening the community’s awareness of this reality. We believe that a CCRC on Lapham Road can help meet New Canaan’s Open Space goals and Eldercare needs simultaneously, resulting in a “win-win” for all. As previously mentioned, leasing Town-owned land to Waveny for a CCRC would result in significant new revenues for the Town – funds that could be used to enhance current and future Open Space projects. Additionally, plans for a CCRC project would integrate the latest standards in “green” technology and LEEDS-certified construction practices. The project will ensure the preservation and maintenance of numerous natural resources on the property including walking trails, community gardens and common grounds. The site at present is inaccessible to Town residents and is operated by the Town under a DEP permit to turn leaves collected from interior small-lot zones into mulch. More importantly, a CCRC on the site would be dev
