Fort Trumbull Area
Title
Fort Trumbull Area
Description
The eastern corner of New London comprises a peninsula commonly referred to as the Fort Trumbell area. This peninsula became extremely relevant to the history of the United States as a whole in 2005 with the ruling of the Supreme Court in Kelo v. New London. The ruling determined that the "public use" provision of the "takings clause" of the 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution permits the use of eminent domain for economic development purposes that provide a public benefit. A private owner demolished 15 residential homes in line with a "comprehensive redevelopment plan" implemented by the city. However, after financial struggles he abandoned the site and it remains empty today in 2019.
Creator
Caitlin Teare
Contributor
Caitlin Teare
Collection Items
Gov. Rell still trying to forge a settlement in Fort Trumbull
newspaper clipping from article from The Day
Raising New London to 'Pfizer Power'
Claire Gaudiani, the president of Connecticut College at that time, was named head of a nonprofit, the New London Development Corporation (NLDC). The NLDC was revived in order to assist the city in development planning. She persuaded Pfizer, Inc.,…
Fort Trumbull Development Plan
Overtime, the plan grew to include the redevelopment of 90 acres adjoining the Pfizer facility with condos, a conference center, offices, and a hotel.