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A major residential development bringing 176 new apartment units to the Dixwell neighborhood of New Haven has been completed. The project addresses housing needs in the area and represents significant investment in affordable and market-rate housing options for residents in this historic New Haven community. Source: newhavenindependent.org
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New Haven city officials are developing plans to transform the English Station area into a waterfront park and recreational space. The ambitious redevelopment project would convert underutilized industrial waterfront property into public green space, enhancing the city's connection to its harbor and providing new community amenities. Source: newhavenindependent.org
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New Haven has temporarily suspended plans to relocate the APT Foundation facility from Long Wharf, citing various logistical and financial challenges. The delay affects the broader Long Wharf redevelopment timeline and highlights ongoing negotiations between the city, developers, and community organizations regarding the waterfront transformation project. Source: newhavenindependent.org
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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
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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
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Construction has officially commenced on the expansion of Vernon's senior center, marking a significant investment in community infrastructure for the town's aging population. The expansion project will add new facilities and services to better serve Vernon's growing senior community with modern amenities and programming space. The project represents the town's commitment to providing quality services and facilities for residents across all age demographics. Source: ctpost.com
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Additional funding has been secured for major school construction projects at Westhill High School and Roxbury Elementary School in Stamford. The extra funding will ensure these critical educational infrastructure projects can move forward with enhanced scope and quality improvements. These investments represent Stamford's commitment to providing modern educational facilities that support student learning and community needs. Source: stamfordadvocate.com
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More than 50 Connecticut high school students have successfully graduated from the Green STEP Summer Program, preparing them for careers in energy efficiency and green building trades. The three-week paid-to-train development program helps set the clean energy workforce of the future and provides students with hands-on experience in sustainable construction practices. This workforce development initiative addresses the growing demand for skilled workers in Connecticut's expanding green building sector. Source: orangetownnews.com
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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
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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
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