A large-scale development was planned for the ShurSave IGA at Liberty Avenue and Main Street, but developers recently pulled out. For community members, affordable-housing advocates, and city planners, this provides a great opportunity to showcase what the Bloomfield Gateway can become. The Bloomfield Development Corporation hosts a morning and afternoon event, where participants can discuss and break into groups to come up with proposals for a redesign. These ideas could have an impact on future development in the area. Better pedestrian features could be added, more bike lanes, or maybe even a nice small park. Design consultants from Studio for Spatial Practice will guide attendees and affordable-housing developer ACTION-Housing is sponsoring the event. Free childcare will be provided for those who RSVP, and a light meal will be available during workshops. Two more meetings are scheduled for February.