Regulations changes to allow construction of a large scale apartment building at the Connecticut Post Mall are necessary to stabilize the mall economically, representatives of property owner Centennial Real Estate told the Planning and Zoning Board. The PZB did not vote on the proposal, instead continuing the public hearing to its Oct. 6 meeting. The board heard a 90-minute presentation from representatives for Centennial, detailing the economic challenges the mall is facing, and who gave reasons why this project is needed to stabilize the mall and ensure its long-term survival. Centennial purchased the mall from Westfield Corp. in 2015. The property is 74.9 acres with 1.75 million square feet of retail space. Donald J. Poland, senior vice president and managing director, urban planning, for Goman + York, Planning and Design of East Hartford, estimates the 300 apartments would create or sustain 372 construction-related jobs in the first year and an additional 117 permanent jobs in the second and following years. He estimates the community would generate a $1.2 million increase in local consumer spending.
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