Post on 25-Feb-2016
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Haddam Trail Network
An introduction and a future
> 50 Miles of Mapped Trails 42 trailheads Ownership
◦ State of Connecticut – Cockaponset Forest◦ CT Forest and Park Association - Blue Blazed Trails◦ RSD 17- Haddam Elementary Land Trust - Swan
Hill◦ Haddam Land Trust
Haddam Trails
Cockaponsett Forest North
Cockaponsett Forest South
HES
Haddam Land TrustTrails
•Bamforth (21)•Nedobity (15)•Ponsett Ridge (20)•Saraceno (9)
Miller’s Pond
Future Trails – Higganum Loop
Average Appraised Value of Single Family Home in Haddam = $ 237,500
Average Assessed Value of Single Family Home in Haddam = $154,375
Average Tax Paid by Home Owner=$4,368 Average Children per Home = .48 Average Cost of Education for Each Child in
Haddam=$13,537, Which Equals = $6,497 per Household
Where is the $6496 difference coming from?
Haddam’s Economic Challenge
Loss of CT Yankee Where does Haddam make up shortfall?
◦ Raise Taxes or Lower Spending (Schools) Trend from Haddam Visioning Sessions 1% of land set aside for commercial 0.8% zoned for industrial use Commercial Development of Village Center
Trails and Haddam’s Economic Development (Sustainment)
Nearby (convenient) opportunities for active and healthy lifestyle.
Safe for pedestrians Increased awareness of natural
surroundings Non-motorized corridor connecting parts of
the town.
Benefits of Trails to Towns
Increase in property values near trails Attacts new businesses and employees
◦ 2nd most important community amenity out of 18 choices (Mountain Bay Trail – Brown County, WI)
Increase in spending ◦ $13.54 per person per visit in town on food, beverages and
transportation (Ohio Miami Trail) – ($4 -$30) ◦ $277/year average per person in region on clothes, equipment
and accessories. If trail is centrally connected, can lead to reinvestment in
downtown. A destination trail can bring in a significant number of
outside users (depending on quality of trail, can be 5% to 70% non-local).
Economic Benefits of Trails
Cove Wharf Road (Nosal Road)◦ Higganum Cove
Higganum Village Loop Swan Hill Railway from Tylerville through Haddam ??
Key Trails
DEP Grant submitted in August for $22,000◦ Web Site◦ Trailhead Markings◦ Interpretative Signs
Future Steps◦ Central Kiosk map◦ Printed Trail Maps ◦ Best use for unused railroad from Tylerville to
Middletown◦ Development of connector trails
Need active research into where trails are needed Right of Ways Donations to Haddam Land Trust
◦ Finish Higganum Loop
Next Steps
Sample Web Map
Use the trails◦ Receive email with links to all maps◦ Spread the word
Receive updates on trails – sign up sheet Volunteer to work on trail development
How can you help ?