Built in the 1970’s, The Greens Condominiums lie encircled by trees, almost detached from the busy Route One, the access point to the rest of the town of Branford, which is conveniently located only a few streets away.
When I was about 4 years old, my family moved into a condo on Walden Green Dr inside the circle of The Greens. At the time, there were not many children; most of the people living there were older adults. Now however, more and more families are starting to move into these homes, and there is no reason why they shouldn’t. The Greens was built in a circular fashion, and in the center, is a small island of grass and trees with a large rock right in the middle; the perfect place for childhood games and adventures. On the outer ring is a small playground, and just across the street is a pool. In addition to being a great place for children, The Greens, although on the outskirts of town, is close to one of the best school systems in Connecticut.
Not only is the population changing in The Greens, but the condos themselves are actually getting a face lift; with the influx of younger tenants, has come a younger community board which has begun to improve the area in which it lives. New siding is being put on the buildings, the pool is cleaner, and there are more social events.
One of the best aspects of The Greens is that all of the streets are named after something having to do with literature, such as Robert Frost Drive. No one is exactly sure why this is, but I believe it brings a calming and intellectual charm to a neighborhood that, at one point, was housing for those who could not afford ocean front houses, and is now turning into a place of coveted homes. (313)
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