For the most recent edition of its Conversations at Noon series, the Old State House posed a question that always stirs up strong feelings in these parts: "Did Hartford's Constitution Plaza Hurt or Help the City?"
The August 1 event began with a talk by historian Jason Scappaticci, followed by a panel discussion that included Scappaticci, Christopher Wigren of the Connecticut Trust for the Historic Preservation, and Tom Deller of the city's Department of Development Services.
Here's full video of the discussion from the indispensable Connecticut Network (CT-N):
