MIDDLETOWN—Mayor Joseph DeStefano intends for his city to be clean, safe, and comfortable and the King Street Walkway will be a big step in that direction.
On Feb. 1, DeStefano and his team explained how the soon-to-be-completed walkway will make the downtown a more comfortable place to relax and walk through, and will encourage residents and visitors coming from the Heritage Trail to connect with downtown stores and eateries.
The length of a short block, the walkway connects the main thoroughfare of North Street with the large parking lot along James Street. Proceeds from the Run 4 Downtown, a $26,000 gift to the city from race organizers Dave and Anna Madden, will buy a large clock to stand at the North Street end.
Walkability
DeStefano thinks all the city’s residents will benefit, not only those living downtown. He calls it “creating walkability.” The benefits are to the city as a whole. “It’s aesthetically pleasing. It’s going to be very comforting. It’s addressing what we feel are making people feel more comfortable walking downtown.”
