Unionville Transformed: The Urban Renewal Years

Step back in time with the Unionville Museum as they present a fascinating look at the sweeping redevelopment that transformed downtown Unionville in the early 1970s. Drawing from their current exhibit, this illustrated presentation and Q&A session will explore a pivotal period in local history when the village center was dramatically reshaped through a federal urban renewal program. Discover how familiar streets, businesses, and neighborhoods changed as community leaders embraced a new suburban vision for the future.

Learn about the choices, challenges, and debates that surrounded this transformation as residents weighed progress against preservation. What was gained, what was lost, and how did these decisions permanently redefine Unionville’s character? Join us for an engaging discussion and share your own memories, perspectives, and questions about this important chapter in town history.