Whaddaulookinat t1_j63wxao wrote
Reply to comment by johnsonutah in I-95 in CT ranks as most congested corridor in USA beating out LA; Merritt Parkway also makes top 10 by celticnutjob
> This is very concerning, given that Fairfield County and Stamford at this point are very important economic hubs for CT, practically the only part of the state growing, and far more desirable for new employers and employees alike. > >
All of the major urban centers in CT grew. It's the exurbs that are depopulating at a fairly massive clip.
>If we can’t solve our traffic issues (likely via public transport), our economy won’t improve.
Absolutely agree
johnsonutah t1_j63xeu5 wrote
Did Hartford grow? I thought the stats I saw showed Hartford county stagnant while FFC grew
Whaddaulookinat t1_j6414nh wrote
>The only other counties to see growth through the 2010s were Hartford County and New Haven County.
I really don't have the time to go granular but Hartford and New Britain and it's immediate inner ring grew as the hinterland shrunk... Same thing with New Haven/West Have and Waterbury. CT's population is concentrating in areas where neighborhood density was already some of the highest in the nation.
johnsonutah t1_j64f62j wrote
What is the hinterland?
Sounds like our cities are seeing greater interest - we should redevelop them so they’re actually attractive to talent and to employers
Whaddaulookinat t1_j64gm6o wrote
Exurb/Semi-rural. And if we're considering the urban inner ring municipalities I absolutely agree
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