James Berthelson

The Waterbury Downtown Strategic Plan envisions a transformed downtown as a thriving hub of innovation, commerce, and sustainable revitalization. It is guided by four principles: maximizing job growth, growing the residential population, capitalizing on existing assets, and activating the public realm. The plan is organized into four main categories: Downtown Economic Restructuring, Downtown Housing, Downtown Transportation, and Downtown Live-Work-Play Environment. The aim is to attract innovators, creators, families, retirees, professionals, and students, building on the city's unique assets and fostering a vibrant 24/7 environment.

This strategic plan outlines a vision for transforming the City of Waterbury's downtown into a vibrant hub of innovation and commerce, emphasizing sustainable revitalization, transit-oriented development, and economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The plan focuses on the Central Business District, including the Historic Downtown and the new Freight Street District. Key guiding principles involve maximizing job growth, increasing residential population, leveraging existing assets, and activating the public realm. Strategic categories include economic restructuring, housing, transportation, and fostering a live-work-play environment.