Connecticut Veterans Memorial

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Seventy Acres participated in the statewide design competition to create a lasting physical memorial to honor past, present and future Connecticut veterans.  The 2.8 acre site is adjacent to the Col. Raymond Gates State Veterans Cemetery and across the street from the State Veterans Home.

Our design created a grand entry and circular drive through the site with shared overflow parking at neighboring properties.  Multiple gathering spaces for intimate to large scale gatherings are discovered throughout the park.  The main, large gathering spaces are centrally located and overlooking the graveyards.  Curving granite benches direct visitors through the flowing paths which are accessible to all. Smaller, private gathering spaces with circular bench seating are tucked into the enhanced northern woodland buffer understory.  A crcular drive around the cemetery facilitates one-way traffic and reduces vehicular congestion.