Simsbury Center Adopted Code

Click here to download a copy of the adopted Simsbury Center Code

(PDF 6.3 MB)

Final Charrette Report

After conducting three additional public meetings, a final charrette report has prepared. The Connecticut Main Street Center and the “Preservation of Place” program received support for these additional meetings from the Commission on Culture and Tourism with funds from the State of Connecticut.

Click here to Download the Final Charrette Report

(PDF 17 MB)

Final preparations to the Simsbury Center Code are being made and a draft will be posted very soon!

Draft Charrette Report

A draft of the charrette report is ready for public review and comment. Follow the link the below to view a PDF copy (10.5 MB).

Download the draft Charrette Report

Charrette Closing Presentation

On Wednesday evening more than 150 people gathered in the program room of the Simsbury Public Library to watch the closing presentation of the charrette to see how the team fused the ideas presented at the hands-on session into an illustrative plan for the town center. Lee Einsweiler presented a summary of the weeks events, which included an economic overview, transportation recommendations, illustrative drawings and “before” and “after” computer visualizations. After the presentation, participants were encouraged to review and offer further suggestions or input on the draft concepts, which were displayed throughout the room.For a copy of the presentation click here.

Hands-on Design Session

On Saturday morning, approximately 160 people gathered at the Simsbury Public Library to roll up their sleeves and play planners for the day. Following a brief introductory presentation and "food for thought," participants gathered around tables, divided into 16 groups each with a facilitator, to discuss what they would like to see happen to the Town Center in the future. The groups worked on large maps and drew diagrams and sketches to convey the character of the area today as well as describe what they would like to see in the future. For a copy of the opening presentation click here

Simsbury Center Charrette: Come Participate

Starting Friday, September 11 and ending Wednesday, September 16, professionals from across the country will be in Simsbury to help a codify a vision for the Town Center. This is your chance to get involved and have your voice heard. Events are scheduled throughout the week and are open to the general public

• Saturday Sept 12, Hands-on Design Session, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm*
• Sunday Sept 13 thru Wednesday Sept 16, Open Design Studio, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, daily*
• Monday Sept 14, Drop-in Open House, 6:00 - 8:00 pm*
• Wednesday Sept 16, Closing Presentation, 6:00 - 8:00 pm*

* All events will be held at the Simsbury Public Library @ 725 Hopmeadow Street.

To download a schedule of the weeks events click here.