Livingston, Bryant seek historic look for resumed ‘POKO’ project
A rendering of the plan for Wall Street Place, referred to by many as “POKO.”
NORWALK, Conn. – Amid the many criticisms of the proposal to restart construction on the stalled Wall Street Place development, commonly known as “POKO”, two influential voices have objected to the design.
Longtime historic preservation activist Tod Bryant, speaking at a July 1 public meeting where developers John and Todd McClutchy presented their plans to complete the partially-built structure at the corner of Wall and Isaacs Streets, said that the proposed look is not compatible with the surrounding area’s historic character. The Wall Street area has waited a long time for the infill development that “POKO” was designed to be, and deserves a building it can be proud of, Bryant said. Bryant co-founded the Norwalk Preservation Trust in 2003, currently serves as its president, and operates Heritage Resources, a historic preservation consultancy. Continue reading Livingston, Bryant seek historic look for resumed ‘POKO’ project
