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

Ben: My first 26 years were spent in Ohio--farm, small town, Cincinnati--in that order. I've been in the Nutmeg State for the last three.

Bijou Square: What brought you here?

Ben: I moved to the East Coast with my dog Olivia, initially to be near New York and to explore New England. Then I fell in love--with a beautiful girl I met on the train--and with a beautiful City on the Sound. The rest will one day be history.

Bijou Square: What do you do in Bridgeport?

Ben: From 9 to 5, I'm a Planner for the City. Lately, I've been involved with the Bridgeport Arts Fest and the free Downtown Thursdays concert series on McLevy Green. In my free time, I eat, drink and ride my bike around town.

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

Ben: My office! There's so much to do. And even though the games don't last that long, I really enjoy Bluefish games. Ballparks are my "happy places".

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

Ben: Amenities for bicycles and their riders. I'd love a couple more bike shops, many more bike lanes, paths and racks everywhere, bikes on the train. While we're at it, some motorists that respect riders would be nice, too...