Main Street North Streetscape Design

The City is undertaking a design project that is the culmination of over 15 years of study for the stretch of Main Street from Earle Street to the Windsor Town Line. The project will include improved curb and sidewalk, landscaping, improved bus stops, updated traffic signals, decorative lighting, and bicycle facilities.

Process

The City initiated a public engagement process on September 15, 2020 with a kick-off meeting hosted in conjunction with Representative Brandon McGee. An advisory panel began meeting on October 7, 2020 to review pertinent information about the corridor and offer insights. 

• September 15, 2020 North Main Street Kick-Off Meeting(PDF, 3MB)
• October 7, 2020 North Main Street Advisory Panel Meeting(PDF, 4MB)
• October 14, 2020 North Main Street Advisory Panel Meeting (PDF, 6MB)

Check out the initial North Main St Proposed Design Plans(PDF, 17MB). 

Another public meeting was hosted on May 18th, 2022. Please find the meeting materials below: 

• Recording link / Password: HgpVugH4
• Slides: North Main Street - Public Meeting - 051922(PDF, 7MB)
  
  

History

In 2005 an initial study of the street design was conducted. This was followed by a market development study in 2008 and a market survey completed in 2015.  In 2015, the City began a streetscape design study with the consulting assistance of VHB Inc. The study was suspended in 2016 as the City reassessed its finances.  An Urban Action grant has enabled the City to restart the design process.

• 2005 Streetscape and Retail Implementation Plan
• 2007 Streetscape Improvements
• 2008 Terry Square Trident Plan(PDF, 6MB)
• 2015 Northeast Hartford Market Assessment
• 2016 Zoning Regulations Overhaul(PDF, 36MB)
• 2015-2016 Streetscape Design work
• 2019 Bicycle Master Plan(PDF, 10MB)
• 2020 Hartford City Plan