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

by Joelyn Leon | 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 Joelyn Leon | 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 Joelyn Leon | 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 Joelyn Leon | 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...

Here’s what the Stamford train station redesign could look like

by Joelyn Leon | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized

Since last year, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has been working on a master plan that will guide future improvements to the state-owned station. The ultimate goal is to increase access and public transit ridership by turning the station into a...