2. Notice of Scoping for Hartford Civic Center Redevelopment

Municipality where proposed project might be located:  Hartford, CT

Address of Possible Project Location: Asylum and Trumbull Streets

Project Description:  The Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is considering an action, described below, that is subject to the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) (C.G.S. Sec.  22a-1).  The Capital City Economic Development Authority (CCEDA) is evaluating a proposal by a private sector developer to redevelop the Hartford Civic Center as a mixed-use complex.  The redevelopment would result in approximately 900,000 square feet of new construction following the demolition of all or a portion of the current retail and office space.  Current plans call for the retention of the arena area and garage.  The private sector developer is proposing to construct approximately 260 new residential units in a high-rise structure with supporting commercial and public spaces, along with a new 400(+) space garage (for residents).  State financial assistance is being considered for site preparation and infrastructure improvement activities. 

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:   July 2, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. 

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below.  If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting.

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment before the end of 2003.