Former Army Engine Plant Community Open House - September 2, 2026

The Town of Stratford held a community open house on September 2, 2026, focused on the redevelopment of the former Army Engine Plant site. The meeting featured presentations from the property owner and developer, Point Stratford Renewal, the town mayor, and the master planning team. Key procurement-related topics included the ongoing environmental remediation and demolition work, which is about 70% complete, and the engagement of a master planning team selected through an RFP process. The team includes Cooper Robertson Corgan as master plan architect, Field Operations as landscape architect, and other specialized consultants. The project has secured approximately $5 million for remediation and an additional $2 million for planning, with a goal to break ground on a waterfront park by 2028. Economic projections estimate the creation of around 500 jobs over 15 to 20 years, with a focus on mixed-use development including housing, retail, and recreational spaces. The meeting also addressed infrastructure concerns such as traffic, flooding, and public waterfront access, emphasizing a phased approach to development and resilience planning. The project is structured as a public-private partnership with ongoing community engagement and planning to ensure economic benefits and sustainable growth for Stratford.