About the CTD Project

Project Objectives

This project will develop a conceptual corridor design plan with emphasis on achieving the goals of the Commercial Tourist District Revitalization Study and the Master Plan. The purpose is to examine what and where specific infrastructure elements can be incorporated between Route 148 and New Boston Road along the Route 20 Corridor to improve the corridor’s “livability.” The Commercial Tourist District consists of the many commercial outlets that provide and cater their goods and services to visitors and tourists.

The Commercial District has similar uses to the Commercial Tourist District however it consists of more typical commercial uses that cater to local residents. These infrastructure elements should provide improvements in walkability, traffic calming, parking control, landscaping/green spaces, outdoor furniture, signage/wayfinding, underground utilities and creating a unified design for architecture/building facades in conjunction with the Town’s Design Guidelines. Physical connections to the proposed Grand Trunk Trail and Quinebaug River should also be incorporated into the design.

Commercial Tourism District Project Advisory Committee

Sturbridge Planning Board

 Planning Staff

Consultant Team