Selling Out Connecticut: Bloomfield's Duncaster to Expand--At the Expense of More Forest and Fields?

Hello, @Bloomfield and environs. You may be about to lose more of the all-important green space that's essential to prevent even more environmental degradation.

The Hartford Business Journal reports that "one local senior-housing and care provider looking to take advantage of the state’s aging demographics is Bloomfield-based Duncaster, which this year will be seeking approval to significantly expand its Loeffler Road campus with the addition of 90 independent living units, as well as major renovations to its existing facilities.'

The HBJ story continues, noting that Duncaster’s main campus occupies 95 acres in Bloomfield, with more land nearby for the planned expansion, which will take place over multiple phases.  Phase one, which could break ground in late 2024, calls for 30 new apartments. A second phase would add 30 additional apartments along with 30 cottages, for a total of 90 new independent living units that would house up to 150 new residents.  In addition, the existing Duncaster campus, which consists of 180 independent living units, will get a new cultural arts center auditorium, updates to dining facilities and expanded fitness spaces.

Head this one off before it's too late, Bloomfield!  Check in with your municipal planning department about the plans and, if the plan is to destroy forests and fields, let Bloomfield staff, elected officials, and Duncaster know they all need to be be part of the climate solution, not part of the problem.