South Norwalk streets should be raised by 3 feet due flooding and climate change, experts say

by Kimberly Glassman | May 23, 2023 | Uncategorized

Streets in South Norwalk must be raised by at least 3 feet to prepare for future storm surges in 2050, experts with the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation report. South Norwalk is one of seven coastal cities selected by CIRCA for climate...

East Hartford targets $20M in public funds to spur large-scale private developments

by Kimberly Glassman | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized

East Hartford is planning to use $17 million in state funds and $3 million from town taxpayers to advance three private redevelopment projects, two of which would each add hundreds of new market-rate apartments. The Capital Region Development Authority board of...

What’s next for Wall Street Corridor after POKO deal? Milligan, Norwalk say they have ‘big plans’

by Kimberly Glassman | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized

The city and developers say they are finally taking action to revitalize the Wall Street Corridor — a core area of Norwalk that has languished in part because of a massive project that has remained stagnant for about 20 years. On the city’s side, the Norwalk...

Trumbull mall parking deck to be rebuilt over next 18 months

by Kimberly Glassman | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized

Work will begin soon on permanent repairs to the parking garage at the Trumbull mall damaged more than a year ago. About three-quarters of the Red Garage, near the Target store, will be rebuilt over the next 18 months, according to an announcement on the town’s...

Greenwich’s new Central Middle School design is mostly set. But what will the cost be?

by Kimberly Glassman | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized

Turner Construction is due to have a conceptual design estimate ready for the Board of Education and building committee by May 24. Laura Kostin, board member and member of the CMS committee, said that if the estimate is higher than the current budget appropriation...