Politics & Government

New Canaan Merritt Village Plans: Up to 123 Condos/Apartments

It would add more elderly-friendly rentals to New Canaan, but some neighbors have concerns over parts of the project.

New Canaan, CT- Some neighbors are concerned over a proposal to add up to 123 condos and apartmentsto an area near the end of downtown New Canaan.

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The Merritt Village proposal calls for four 4-floor buildings that will include 60 townhouse condos and 62 midrise apartments, according to the New Canaanite.

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Principal at M2 Partners Arnold Karp said that New Canaan is almost completely sold out of rental apartments and that most rentals on the market are older than 12 to 14 years old. The design would be access-friendly to the elderly.

Some neighbors are concerned about traffic and how the project could affect town aesthetics.

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Read the full New Canaanite story here.

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