The Great Island Vision and Master Plan design team, led by Reed Hilderbrand, invites Darien residents to the second community engagement workshop on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This workshop will include two sessions, each free and open to the public.
Morning Session
Location: Darien Town Hall Auditorium
Time: 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
This session features an in-depth presentation from the design team, covering findings from the first workshop, focus group meetings, and community survey responses. Residents are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and share input. No RSVP is required for the morning session.
Afternoon Session
Location: Great Island Stables
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
In the afternoon, residents can participate in a guided site experience at Great Island Stables. A shuttle service will depart from Darien Town Hall at 1:00 PM, returning at 3:00 PM. Shuttle reservations are required; please email greatisland@darienct.gov to reserve a spot on a first-come, first-served basis. For those preferring other transportation, public parking is available at Pear Tree Point Beach with a scenic 20-minute walk to the stables. Walk-ins are also welcome.
This workshop is part of an ongoing community outreach series, hosted by the Great Island Advisory Committee (GIAC) and the Master Plan Team, to gather public input on the future of Great Island. Engagement opportunities include workshops, focus groups, and online surveys. Following the morning session, a second survey will launch to gather further feedback.
For more details, visit https://greatisland.darienct.gov and follow Great Island’s Instagram page @greatislandct for updates.
This visioning process, conducted in collaboration with the Town of Darien and GIAC, is a year-long commitment to transforming Great Island’s 60-acre landscape into an ecologically sustainable public space, honoring Darien’s heritage and fostering community connections.