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Where Is the Sackett & Elm Project? The Site, Bruce Pond & I-91 Access
The Sackett & Elm Project sits near Sackett Point Road and Elm Street in North Haven, minutes from Interstate 91 and wrapped around Bruce Pond. Here is why the location works.
The site near Sackett Point Road and Elm Street, set against Bruce Pond.
Location does a lot of the quiet work in any development, and the Sackett & Elm site has more going for it than first meets the eye. It sits near the intersection of Sackett Point Road and Elm Street in North Haven, Connecticut, with access planned from both roads, and it is just minutes from Interstate 91.
How Easy Is It to Get Here?
That proximity to I-91 is the headline. From this stretch of North Haven, you are within a short drive of New Haven to the south and Hartford to the north, with the rest of the region close behind. For the people who will live here, that means everyday convenience without being cut off from anywhere. For the restaurants and retailers setting up shop, it means a location that pulls from both the immediate neighborhood and the wider I-91 corridor.
Site & Location at a Glance
- Address areaNear Sackett Point Road & Elm Street, North Haven, CT
- HighwayMinutes from Interstate 91
- Natural featureSet around Bruce Pond, with waterfront open space
- AccessPlanned entries from both Sackett Point Rd & Elm St
- Current useLargely underused parcel
- New useWalkable mixed-use village
What About Bruce Pond?
Most developments have to manufacture a centerpiece. This one already has Bruce Pond. Rather than treat the water as a constraint to build around, the plan orients its open space, walking trails, boardwalk, and gathering areas toward the pond — making the natural setting part of the everyday experience instead of an afterthought. It is the kind of amenity you cannot add later.
Site context and surrounding roads.
Why This Site?
Today the parcel does very little for the community — it is quiet, underused land sitting next to existing offices and flex buildings. That is exactly what makes it the right place. A walkable village here puts homes, a grocery store, restaurants, offices, a daycare, and open space on a site that is already well-connected, rather than pushing new development onto untouched land elsewhere in town.
| From | Route |
|---|---|
| Interstate 91 | Minutes away — direct regional highway access |
| New Haven | A short drive south via I-91 |
| Hartford | A straight shot north via I-91 |
| Local neighborhoods | Connected via Sackett Point Road & Elm Street |
A connected corner of North Haven. The combination of highway access, local road frontage, and a natural waterfront is rare on one site. Sackett & Elm is designed to make the most of all three.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Sackett & Elm Project located?
The site is near the intersection of Sackett Point Road and Elm Street in North Haven, Connecticut, just off Interstate 91 and set around Bruce Pond. Access is planned from both Sackett Point Road and Elm Street.
How close is the site to Interstate 91?
The site is minutes from I-91, placing it within an easy drive of New Haven, Hartford, and the wider region.
What is Bruce Pond's role in the project?
The plan orients open space, walking trails, a boardwalk, and gathering areas around Bruce Pond, making the pond a central natural amenity rather than a constraint.
What is on the site today?
The parcel is currently a largely underused piece of land near existing office and flex buildings. Sackett & Elm transforms it into a walkable mixed-use village.
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