Bijou Square asks: Where were you before you lived here?

Bob: College and the Peace Corps.

Bijou Square: What brought you here?

Bob: I was born and raised here and I think Bridgeport has great people who are making a difference.

Bijou Square: What do you do in Bridgeport?

Bob: I am president of the Bridgeport Community Land Trust that does Community Gardens throughout Bridgeport.

Bijou Square: What’s one spot you could be in Bridgeport all day and why?

Bob: In the Turkish Corner at Epernay Bistro because everywhere you look you see restored historic architecture through the windows and reflected off the mirrors with art and antiques all around. It gives me a tremendous feeling of peace.

Bijou Square: What do you think we’re missing here?

Bob: More grass roots community organizations to demand better and greener development, including bike paths, shoreline reclamation, and adaptive re-use of our old industrial buildings.