The transformation from a small farming town to a suburban residential community has been carefully controlled by zoning, efforts to preserve the town's colonial landmarks, and the reservation of almost 1,000 acres (4 km) of open space for active and passive recreational use. The Cannondale Historic District, in north-central Wilton, retains its historic character and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
The transformation from a small farming town to a suburban residential community has been carefully controlled by zoning, efforts to preserve t,he town's colonial landmarks, and the reservation of almost 1000 acres (4 km) of open space for active and passive recreational use. The Cannondale Historic District in north-central Wilton, retains its historic character and was listed on the National Register of Hist,oric Places in 1992.