Downtown Norwich… Then and Now will involve a discussion of the forces of development that lead to the initial settlement, transformations over time, including urban renewal, the challenges of historic preservation and being “future ready”. The walk will be led by Dale Plummer (City Historian) and Jason Vincent (a planning consultant working with the city). Participants will be encouraged to share stories and observations about Norwich.

Time: 10:00am-11:00am

Date: Sunday May 6, 2012

Event Start/End: The event will begin and end at Howard Brown Park on chelsea harbor Drive in Downtown Norwich (Chelsea).

Hosts: Dale Plummer (city historian), Jason Vincent (planning consultant, Planimetrics, Inc.)

Registration: No need to sign up, just show up at the posted meeting location.

Accessibility: The walk involves some steep inclines and it can be challenging.