Mansfield, CT is filled with walking trails and land that is protected from development.  With 8 parks, acres of land held in Trust to protect it from development and the land holdings of the University of CT, the residents have long enjoyed the natural beauty that surrounds them.  Mansfield has always taken a conservative position on development and is currently in the process of using a ”smart growth” program to construct a livable downtown center adjacent to the UConn campus.  For more information about the new Storrs Downtown Partnership visit http://www.connareahomes.com/blog/storrs-center/.