New Haven's Union Station will undergo a major transformation with a $316 million transit-oriented development featuring two 16-story towers containing 470 apartments and 28,000 square feet of retail space. Construction will begin in late 2026 and be completed in two phases through 2031.
Profile of Vincencia Adusei-Vase, who overcame initial reluctance to enter the construction industry and now leads construction projects in New Haven. The story highlights career transitions and opportunities for women in Connecticut's construction sector.
A major new 51-unit housing complex is set to break ground this summer in Bridgeport, adding to the city's residential development efforts. The project represents significant investment in Bridgeport's housing market and urban development initiatives.
Andrea and Steve Ozyck, co-founders of Sasco Creek Neighbors Environmental Trust, challenge UI's cost estimates and claims about their proposed transmission line project. The opinion piece argues that the utility's $500 million gap between overhead and underground options may be significantly overstated when accounting for key factors.
Connecticut announces major transit-oriented development featuring two 16-story towers with 470 apartments and 28,000 square feet of retail space next to New Haven's Union Station. Source: newhavenindependent.org
Major development project in Danbury reaches completion milestone, with new facility reportedly 10 times larger than its previous location according to local officials. Source: patch.com
Demolition begins on remaining vacant Winchester Repeating Arms factory buildings near Munson and Mansfield Streets as part of ongoing site cleanup and redevelopment efforts. Source: newhavenindependent.org
Development team presents plans for new hospitality construction and adaptive reuse project converting existing hotel property to residential apartments in New Haven market. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
A Minneapolis-based developer proposes a $225 million upscale housing development in Farmington, featuring hundreds of units including luxury apartments, owner-occupied townhomes, and detached single-family homes. The project, called 'Enclave at The Farmington River,' represents a significant mixed-use development investment in the area.
Commentary argues that Connecticut's recently passed housing legislation will have minimal impact on the state's housing crisis. The piece suggests the Democratic-majority bill has faced enough opposition to cause Governor Lamont to hesitate on signing it, while advocating for more substantial state-level housing reforms.
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