New study will look at ways naval base and surrounding communities can work together
18 Feb 2026
Economic Development
A new plan under development will recommend ways the Naval Submarine Base and surrounding communities can work together, in areas from transportation to housing, to support both the base's military mission and personnel and its neighboring communities.
A public workshop for people to learn about the plan and share comments will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Thrive 55+ Active Living Center at 102 Newtown Road.
The SUBASE New London Compatible Use Plan is an update to the 2017 SUBASE New London Joint Land Use Study that recommended solutions for the base and neighboring communities to collaborate and support each other.
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