Question 1

What is Enclave at the Farmington River?

Accepted Answer

Enclave at the Farmington River is a proposed 237-unit mixed residential development on 60 acres along the Farmington River in Farmington, Connecticut. It includes luxury townhomes, single-family homes, walking trails, and public river access.

Question 2

Where is Enclave at the Farmington River located?

Accepted Answer

The project is located in Farmington, Connecticut, near 1179 Farmington Avenue, on a 60-acre site along the Farmington River. The site was previously a gravel pit and construction equipment storage area.

Question 3

How many homes will Enclave include?

Accepted Answer

Enclave will include 237 residential units across 60 acres. The mix includes luxury single-family homes overlooking the river, townhomes featuring first-floor master bedroom suites with walking paths to the river, and rental or owner-occupied townhomes.

Question 4

What community benefits does Enclave provide?

Accepted Answer

Public benefits include public walking trails, river access for residents and the public, an affordable housing component, and environmental stewardship of a 60-acre former industrial site along the Farmington River.

Question 5

When will Enclave at the Farmington River open?

Accepted Answer

The project is currently in development and pre-construction phase. Project updates including zoning hearings, milestones, and timing announcements are posted on the Updates page at enclaveatthefarmingtonriver.com.

Question 6

What was on the property before Enclave?

Accepted Answer

The 60-acre property was previously operated as a gravel excavation pit and construction equipment storage area, sometimes referenced as the Plant 17 site. It had no public access to the Farmington River. Enclave converts it into a residential community with public river access.

Question 7

Will Enclave include affordable housing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the development includes an affordable housing component as part of its community benefits. Specific unit counts and qualification details will be announced as the project moves through approvals.

Question 8

Who is developing Enclave at the Farmington River?

Accepted Answer

Enclave at the Farmington River is being developed by a private development team. Information on the team and project leadership is available on the About page at enclaveatthefarmingtonriver.com.

River Living Reimagined

Redevelopment of a blighted gravel pit into upscale housing, creating public access to the Farmington River

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Enclave at The Farmington River is a proposed multigenerational residential community in Farmington, Connecticut, designed to restore a blighted landscape, offer upscale homes, and preserve open space. The development project will convert an excavation site into a stabilized, tax-generating use.

Restore a blighted landscape along the Farmington River

Offer a mix of owner-occupied single-family homes and townhomes with amenities

Preserve significant open space for public access

Support the town's housing needs and conservation goals.

The development team launched this website to share our vision of transforming gravel pits into a place where people and nature can thrive together. We will continue to share our progress as the project moves through the town review process.