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Study Urges $450M in Downtown Hartford Redevelopment Incentives

A comprehensive study has recommended that Connecticut invest $450 million over three years in new incentives to reposition struggling downtown Hartford office properties. The report urges the state to invest $450 million over three years in new incentives to reposition struggling office properties, which would come in addition to existing state spending through the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA). The study warns of steep declines in downtown office values and emphasizes the need for significant state intervention to revitalize Hartford's commercial core. Source: hartfordbusiness.com

Study Urges $450M in Downtown Hartford Redevelopment Incentives
https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/study-warns-of-steep-decline-in-downtown-hartford-office-values-urges-450m-in-state-incentives/

APT Long Wharf Plan Hits Roadblock

A major redevelopment plan for the Long Wharf area has encountered significant obstacles that are delaying progress on the anticipated project. The proposed development would transform the waterfront area with mixed-use construction including residential, commercial, and recreational facilities. The roadblocks highlight the complex challenges facing large-scale urban redevelopment projects in Connecticut's coastal communities. Source: newhavenindependent.org

APT Long Wharf Plan Hits Roadblock
https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/apt_long_wharf_plan_hits_roadblock

State's Renewable Energy Projects Utilize New Technology Planning Tool

Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has launched a new online mapping tool to assist with solar project siting across the state. The Community Renewable Energy Siting Tool (CREST), mandated by Public Act 24-31, helps identify optimal locations for solar installations while advancing Connecticut's zero-carbon energy goals. The interactive mapping platform provides developers and communities with data-driven guidance for renewable energy project planning and development. Source: ctbythenumbers.news

State's Renewable Energy Projects Utilize New Technology Planning Tool
https://ctbythenumbers.news/ctnews/states-renewable-energy-projects-utilizing-new-technology-planning-tool

Bridgeport To Launch CT's 1st State-Funded Special Education Ctr

Bridgeport is set to become home to Connecticut's first state-funded special education center, marking a significant milestone in the state's educational infrastructure development. The new facility will provide specialized educational services and support for students with disabilities, representing a major investment in special needs education. The center will serve as a model for similar facilities across Connecticut and demonstrates the state's commitment to inclusive education infrastructure. Source: patch.com

Bridgeport To Launch CT's 1st State-Funded Special Education Ctr
https://patch.com/connecticut/bridgeport/bridgeport-launch-cts-1st-state-funded-special-education-center

CT Sues Administration Over FEMA Funding

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has joined 20 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the termination of FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The state faces the loss of approximately $84 million in federal funding for local infrastructure projects designed to protect against flooding and storm surges. The lawsuit argues that the administration acted unlawfully in unilaterally shutting down the pre-disaster mitigation program, potentially leaving critical construction and resilience projects unfunded. Source: hartfordbusiness.com

CT Sues Administration Over FEMA Funding
https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/ct-sues-the-trump-administration-again-this-time-over-fema-funding/

$19.5M Plan Pitched For Drug Rehab Revival

A comprehensive $19.5 million redevelopment plan has been proposed to revitalize and modernize drug rehabilitation facilities in Connecticut. The ambitious project aims to upgrade existing treatment infrastructure while expanding capacity for addiction recovery services. The initiative represents a significant investment in public health infrastructure and addresses the growing need for comprehensive substance abuse treatment facilities throughout the state. Source: newhavenindependent.org

$19.5M Plan Pitched For Drug Rehab Revival
https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/emend_health

New Haven Senior Housing Project Kicks Off

A major affordable senior housing construction project has officially commenced in New Haven, addressing the critical need for age-appropriate housing in Connecticut. The development will provide modern, accessible housing units specifically designed for seniors, incorporating universal design principles and community amenities. The project represents a significant addition to the state's affordable housing stock while supporting the growing senior population's housing needs. Source: nhregister.com

New Haven Senior Housing Project Kicks Off
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/ct-new-haven-affordable-housing-seniors-20400629.php

UI Responds In Monopole Dispute

United Illuminating executive Jim Cole responds to Fairfield advocates' claims about the company's proposed monopole transmission line project through Fairfield and Bridgeport. Cole addresses what he calls "false and misleading information" regarding easements, cost estimates, and project necessity, defending UI's overhead solution over underground alternatives citing significant cost differences and technical complexities.

UI Responds In Monopole Dispute
https://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/ui-responds-statements-fairfield-advocates-monopole-dispute

Park Street Hotel Approved

Penn Real Estate Group receives approval for a 150-room Marriott Residence Inn on Park Street in New Haven. The project will replace vacant medical offices, a former laundromat, and surface parking with a hotel featuring 31 parking spaces, private courtyard, meeting rooms, and public cafe and bar, despite community concerns about gentrification and parking impacts.

Park Street Hotel Approved
https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/park_street_hotel_gets_greenlight_with_caveats

Fair Haven Waterfront Development Planned

A proposed waterfront development in Fair Haven raises concerns among community members. The Oyster Harbor Village project faces scrutiny from residents regarding its potential impact on the neighborhood's character and accessibility, highlighting ongoing tensions between development and community preservation.

Fair Haven Waterfront Development Planned
https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/oyster_harbor_village_development_raises_concerns_among_fair_haven_community

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