The state is seeking public input to help it with design of the “passive park concept” as it makes plans for Seaside State Park, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. DEEP said the plans for Seaside in Waterford include $7.1 million committed to implement the passive park concept that is intended to “improve waterfront access along the Long Island Sound for visitors and protect the site from coastal flooding.
” “DEEP is thrilled to continue to move forward in the planning process around Seaside State Park,” DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said, in the statement. “Engaging with stakeholders to inform the Passive Park concept will help us commemorate the historic buildings, as we work to bring Seaside up to the standard of our other State Parks, and provide residents with an improved, unique, and beautiful opportunity to access one of our greatest assets – the Connecticut shoreline.” “The Passive Park concept was identified as an option in the Comprehensive Planning Process in which DEEP engaged with local leaders, community members, and stakeholders,” the agency said in a statement.
“Through the Passive Park concept, the deteriorated buildings on site will be removed, and site improvements including restrooms, walking trails, shoreline improvements, picnic areas, parking improvements, features to memorialize and commemorate the architecture and historic significance of the site, and other elements, will be implemented,” the .