Community Development

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• Colt Gateway Redevelopment Project - Hartford

  The Colt Gateway Community offers a mix of office, commercial and residential space at the historic Colt Factory on the banks of Connecticut River.

• Community Development Corporation (CDC) Certification Process

  Per Public Act 24-151, Sections 118-121, Community Development Corporations (CDCs) must be certified by the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to be eligible for grants from the Community Investment Fund 2030 or other discretionary funds as they become available.

• Contaminated Site Redevelopment the Focus of Statewide Conference

  Connecticut stepped up its efforts Tuesday to find ways to develop abandoned industrial sites, organizing a first-ever conference to bring together state and local officials, developers, property owners and others.

• Contract and Project Assistance

  Access engineering and construction support services for programs administered by the Office of Capital Projects and other DECD offices.

• CT Communities Challenge Grant

  The Department of Economic and Community Development (“DECD”) is undertaking a competitive grant application process to fund multiple projects under the CT Communities Challenge Grant Program in an effort to improve livability, vibrancy, convenience and equity of communities throughout the state.

• CT SiteFinder

  The AdvanceCT SiteFinder is Connecticut’s most comprehensive online database of available commercial properties.

• DECD Brownfield Liability Relief Programs

  The Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment (DECD/OBRD) offers two liability relief programs.

• DEEP Resources

  Find links to Brownfields programs within the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).

• Don’t miss our Opportunity Zones Conference!

  Join us on Oct. 30 in New Haven to learn more about how to make smart tax-advantaged investments in Connecticut’s Opportunity Zones.

• Downtown Revitalization

  Find out about programs and services available to assist in the revitalizations of Connecticut’s vital downtown business districts.

• Dry Cleaning Remediation Fund

  Find out about grants available to address the unique concerns regarding pollution by dry cleaning establishments.

• Enterprise Zones

  Find incentives for eligible businesses to relocate and/or expand projects within a targeted investment community.

• Environmental Cleanup Begins at West Haven's 'The Haven' Outlet Mall Project

  Work began Monday to clean up environmental contamination that remains from decades of oil storage and processing on the waterfront future site of The Haven high-end outlet mall and more.

• Flanagan's Landing - Glastonbury

  The Flanagan’s Landing mixed use development includes 6,000 square feet of commercial, retail, restaurant and office space.

• Flood Management

  Access information on Connecticut’s floodplain as well as certification application and permit guidelines.