2. Notice of Scoping for West Haven Waterfront Redevelopment Project

Municipality where proposed project might be located:  West Haven

Address of Possible Project Location:   Elm Street & Water Street

Project Description:  The Department of Economic & Community Development is proposing to provide financial assistance to the City of West Haven to assist with traffic improvements along Elm Street and public waterfront access improvements near Water Street in support of a redevelopment project in the area.  The City has been working diligently to support the project developer in order to create a unique upscale shopping experience along the coastline in West Haven.

The redevelopment project will consist of a upscale retail outlet shopping center with restaurants located between the shoreline and First Avenue from Elm Street to Main Street. The redevelopment area is approximately 25 acres consisting of 57 individual properties ranging from residential to commercial to former industrial. Water Street is expected to be abandoned and incorporated in the development site along with portions of Center Street, Richards Place and Main Street. The project is expected to include approximately 265,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space along with approximately 1,259 parking spaces and a waterfront pedestrian park within the Waterfront District. The buildings will be predominately located along First Avenue with some restaurant facilities near the shoreline. Roadway improvements such as new traffic signals for the development entrance and widening of Elm Street are also proposed.

Project Map:  Click here to view a map of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  December 7, 2018

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.  Such requests must be made by November 16, 2018.

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:

         Name:              Vincent Lee

         Agency:           DECD - Office of Capital Projects

         Address:          450 Columbus Boulevard 4th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103

         E-Mail:            Vincent.Lee@ct.gov