TRUMBULL, CT — Town officials have announced that construction and landscaping work is now underway at the 900 White Plains Road plaza in Trumbull Center, marking the start of several weeks of improvements to the community hub.
According to the town’s website, the work began on Wednesday and includes both infrastructure updates and enhancements designed to beautify the busy area.
“Installation of the pocket park to the front of White Plains Road as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission will be installed,” the town’s announcement said. “Additionally, landscaping will occur in the islands along the front of White Plains Road.”
The pocket park project will transform a portion of the plaza’s frontage into a welcoming public space, providing residents and visitors with an area to sit, gather, and enjoy new plantings. Such parks are typically designed to bring more greenery into developed corridors and are increasingly seen as important for both aesthetic and environmental benefits, such as reducing heat and improving stormwater management.
In addition to the new pocket park, crews will be adding landscaping to traffic islands along White Plains Road, which will help soften the commercial streetscape and create a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.
Construction activities are being staged primarily from the plaza’s parking lot to minimize disruptions. Town officials emphasized that traffic impacts are expected to be minimal during the project.
“Construction will be staged from the parking lot and should not have any significant impact on traffic in the area,” the announcement noted.
Nevertheless, the town urged residents and commuters to use caution when traveling through the corridor. “Drivers and pedestrians are asked to proceed through the area with caution,” officials said, pointing to heavy machinery and landscaping crews working near the roadside.
The plaza at 900 White Plains Road is a prominent property in Trumbull Center, serving as both a commercial hub and a throughway for local residents. The enhancements are part of a broader effort to revitalize the downtown corridor, making it more attractive for businesses and residents alike.
The Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval of the pocket park reflects the town’s broader strategy of blending functional commercial space with community-centered improvements. Once completed, the updates are expected to improve both the appearance and utility of the plaza area, supporting foot traffic and creating a more welcoming experience for visitors.
Work is expected to continue for several weeks, with weather and construction conditions determining the exact timeline.
Originally reported by RJ Scofield, Patch Staff in Patch.
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