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Redding has been named the number one small
town in Connecticut (population 6,500-10,000) in the March ’05
Issue of Connecticut Magazine. Much of it’s popularity is due to
the careful planning that has preserved the distinctive
character of Redding. Just by taking a leisurely drive through
town, you’ll see how charming and beautiful it is. With it’s
hilly topography, winding roads, eclectic mélange of Colonial &
Victorian style homes, stone walls and thousand acres of open
space, Redding looks much like many small towns in more rural
parts of New England. The town has become a haven for those
looking for a kinder, gentler small town environment that is
still convenient to New York City and larger adjacent towns.
With little business and much open space, the
town is known for its parks, ponds and marshes as well as hiking
and riding trails. The town’s environmentally aware and
preservation oriented residents enjoy their abundant natural
assets. Redding consists of four main regions: Redding Center,
West Redding, Redding Ridge and Georgetown.
Redding Center was designated a National Register Historic
District in 1992. The district consists of approximately 55
acres and includes 39 historic structures and a cemetery that
date from the 18th and 19th century.
Georgetown, which includes parts of Redding, Ridgefield, Wilton
& Weston, was designated National Register Historic District in
1987. There are approximately 144 properties in the district
including the now defunct Gilbert and Bennett wire factory.
Redding has access to Route 84 to the north
and Route 7 on its western border. In addition, Routes 107, 53
and 58 cross the community, allowing access to the Merritt
Parkway, CT Parkway and points south such as Stamford, CT, New
York City and White Plains, NY. Redding is located 63 miles from
New York City and the commute time is approximately 1 hour and
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