Why should the Town allow a senior residence with supportive services to be built on Town-owned land?
When a Town acknowledges an urgent need and seeks to address it for the common good of the community, creative solutions are explored to help fulfill that need equitably. New Canaan has a proud history of exploring public/private partnerships and utilizing its resources to address community needs. The creation of Waveny Care Center – a 5-star rated facility located on Town-owned land – is a testament to this, as is the Lapham Center, Outback Teen Center, Schoolhouse Apartments, South Avenue Cottage, Mill and Millport Apartments, Canaan Parish, Community Nursery School, Day Care Center, and Merrie Bee Girl Scout Cabin. A CCRC would represent a broadening of the eldercare services Waveny has reliably provided to the community for nearly 35 years, and deliver upon a recognized human-interest need in a cost-effective way.
