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Milford mayor and city manager outline major downtown and River’s Edge redevelopment plans
Summary
Mayor Ralph Bellardo and City Manager Benjamin Gundersen presented a vision of 'intentional growth,' unveiling a downtown extension and a 350‑unit River’s Edge proposal, and emphasized these concepts are for public feedback, not final approvals.
Mayor Ralph Bellardo and City Manager Benjamin Gundersen used Milford’s State of the City presentation to outline a series of downtown redevelopment projects and large housing proposals they say will anchor economic growth.
Bellardo framed the administration’s approach on growth around five strategic pillars—"Live, Work, Play, Invest, Belong"—and said the city is preparing to move forward with targeted projects while preserving downtown character. "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional," he said, urging residents to consider the long-term vision.
Gundersen described a downtown extension along…
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