Event Details
This legislative update and community conversation will bring together State Senator Tony Hwang, State Representative Tony Scott (ranking leader on General Assembly Housing Committee), and leaders from CT-169 Strong to discuss how pending and proposed residential developments are reshaping Fairfield’s neighborhoods and what may come next under the recently passed statewide housing bill, H.B. 8002.
Speakers will address the cumulative impact of increased housing density on everyday quality of life and core town systems, including traffic flow and congestion, road and pedestrian safety, school capacity, utilities, public safety services, and other critical infrastructure. The program will also explore the broader implications for neighborhood character, environmental pressures, and long-term municipal planning.
The discussion will explain how long-standing state housing statutes such as 8-30g intersect with H.B. 8002, and how these policies can shift key land-use decisions away from local boards and residents. Panelists will outline how development pressures are likely to evolve in the coming years, what residents should watch for, and where public input can make a difference.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what these changes mean for Fairfield as a whole, and how residents and local leaders can engage constructively in shaping Fairfield’s future.