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Projects in Stratford, Connecticut

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.

The total cost of all the projects submitted by Stratford is $26,391,000

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Barnum Avenue Streetscape Project: Project encompasses work on both sides of approximately 1,500 linear feet of Barnum Ave (US Rte 1). Includes construction of street/traffic improvements, storm water drainage collection system upgrades, landscaping. Stratford CT 30 $2,000,000 Streets/Roads 4
Project First Impression-West Broad Street/I95 Interchange 32 ramps Streetscape, curb reconstruction, pedestrian enhancements and road resurfacing work to improve entry into Historic Stratford Center from I95 at Exit 32. Stratford CT 35 $1,500,000 Streets/Roads -4
King Street Culvert: Project would alleviate chronic flooding problems in heavy commercial area of town. Two locations along King Street in would be the subject of the project- West Broad Street and Main St (Rte113). Stratford CT 35 $3,000,000 Water 9
WPCA Stormwater/Sanitation Projects Crew Create a new four-person crew dedicated solely to the backlog of bonded storm water projects that will help the Town in meeting new requirements for storm water management permit for the CT DEP. Stratford CT 4 $600,000 Water 0
Long Beach West Cottage Demolition and Improvements: Removal of 45 cottages on coastal property; includes demolition, hazardous waste remediation, restoration of natural habitat, & access improvement. Stratford CT 500 $5,000,000 CDBG -9
Greenway Project- Railroad to Short Beach Creation of publically-accessible greenway from Stratford Center/Rail Station to Short Beach. Path to be located on Town property and existing rights-of-way. Stratford CT 30 $2,400,000 CDBG -11
Renovations to New Site for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):Project is 100% design and permit-ready; will renovate old Stratford Fire Station house to accommodate TownÂ’s EMS fleet and offices. Project will include energy efficiency components. Stratford CT 45 $2,150,000 CDBG 8
Short Beach Park Improvements: Improvement projects to facilities at Short Beach Park, including sand restoration, replacement and upgrading of bleachers, sports field restoration, parking lot resurfacing, code-related playground renovations. Stratford CT 30 $1,300,000 CDBG 0
Birdseye & Stratford Academy Field Improvements to athletic fields for two recreation sites. Work includes new community sports facilities, an 1,800 foot walking track and additional parking spaces. Stratford CT 25 $1,200,000 CDBG -4
Boothe Memorial Park Improvements and Restorations: Various historical restoration/preservation projects in town park. Stratford CT 30 $1,000,000 CDBG -3
Sidewalk Replacement Projects: Combination of low & moderate-income neighborhoods targeted for new sidewalk installation and sidewalk replacements. Stratford CT 30 $1,000,000 CDBG 2
Municipal Building Capital Upgrades: including roof repair and replacement, Police Department building improvements, Town Hall ADA compliance work. Stratford CT 35 $500,000 CDBG -3
Perry House Historic Preservation Project: Improvements and additions to one of the oldest homesteads in the United States; part of larger community and road improvement project to this area coming off from Interstate 95. Stratford CT 20 $350,000 CDBG 2
Town Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP): Recapitalization of program to fund backlog of applicants for home improvement/code compliance work in low-mod income areas of Stratford. Stratford CT 20 $150,000 CDBG -2
Municipal Building Generator Replacements: Replacement/retrofitting of old and energy-inefficient generators at Police Station, Stratford Town Hall and Bunnell High School. Stratford CT 12 $600,000 Energy 3
Stratford Housing Authority-Public Housing Roofing Projects: Total of thirteen (13) new roofs at Shiloh Gardens and Lucas Gardens public housing developments. Stratford CT 30 $150,000 Housing 4
School Capital Improvement Projects at 15 school buildings throughout the system. Includes window and panel replacement to improve building energy efficiency, roof and masonry repair, ADA code compliance. Stratford CT 70 $3,491,000 Schools 13