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Rep Himes : Let's Rethink CT Infrastructure

https://www.sheltonherald.com/opinion/article/himes-infrastructure-funding-ct-20006641.php

Representative Himes proposes new approaches to Connecticut's infrastructure development, discussing potential changes to how the state plans and implements major construction projects. **Source: sheltonherald.com**
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Bridgeport Projects Coming Soon

https://www.bridgeportct.gov/government/departments/planning-economic-development/economic-development-department/projects-coming-soon

Bridgeport announces upcoming development projects as part of the city's ongoing economic development initiatives. The plans aim to enhance urban development and community infrastructure. **Source: bridgeportct.gov**
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Yale's New Drama, Theater Building Gets Ok

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/drama_school

Yale University receives approval for the construction of a new drama and theater building, expanding its performing arts facilities. The project represents a significant addition to the university's campus infrastructure. **Source: newhavenindependent.org**
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Law firm to Establish Glastonbury HQ

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/law-firm-to-establish-glastonbury-hq-following-15m-office-building-purchase

A law firm plans to establish its headquarters in Glastonbury following a $15 million office building acquisition. The 60,500-square-foot office space will serve as the firm's new base of operations. **Source: hartfordbusiness.com**
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YNHH Tops Off Largest Healthcare Construction Project in State's History

https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/12/05/ynhh-tops-off-largest-healthcare-construction-project-in-connecticut-history

**Source: Yale Daily News** - Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) celebrates the structural completion of its most significant healthcare construction project to date, marking a major milestone in Connecticut's medical infrastructure development.
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CT to Incentivize Multifamily Developments

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/state-poised-to-borrow-tens-of-millions-to-incentivize-multifamily-development

**Source: Hartford Business** - Connecticut is planning to borrow millions of dollars to provide financial incentives for new multifamily housing developments, addressing housing shortage and affordability challenges in the state.
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Downtown Bridgeport Mixed-use Tower Hits Market

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/major-downtown-bridgeport-mixed-use-apartment-tower-hits-market

**Source: Hartford Business** - A new mixed-use apartment tower is being marketed in downtown Bridgeport, promising to bring additional residential and commercial space to the city's urban landscape.
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At Long Last, Ex-Coliseum Apts Open

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/coliseum_5

**Source: New Haven Independent** - After years of anticipation, the apartments at the former Coliseum site in New Haven have finally been completed and opened to residents.
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Big Changes Eyed For Green

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/green_public_meeting

**Source: New Haven Independent** - A public meeting is planned to discuss potential significant transformations and developments for a prominent urban area known as the Green in New Haven.
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CT Construction Workers Need 54 Hours Weekly for a Median-Priced Home

https://www.easternprogress.com/connecticut-construction-workers-need-54-weekly-work-hours-for-a-median-priced-connecticut-home/article_1b3e68a5-7d39-5428-af60-8d38129182f6.html

**Source: Eastern Progress** - A study reveals that Connecticut construction workers must work an average of 54 hours per week to afford a median-priced home in the state, highlighting housing affordability challenges.
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