Post-Scoping Notice for CTSG Shoreline Soccer Remediation and Redevelopment

Addresses of Possible Project Locations: 255 and 363 Kossuth Street, 83 - 153 Howe Street, and 141 – 173 Stratford Avenue, and an area of land between 141 Stratford Avenue and 255 Kossuth Street

Municipality where it would be located: Bridgeport

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On 11/5/2024, the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.

Comments were received from the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. DECD reviewed the comments and communicated them to the City of Bridgeport as consideration in project decision making.  DECD’s responses to the comments are included in the Environmental Review Checklist.

After consideration of the comments received, DECD has determined the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under the CEPA. The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and the Environmental Review Checklist.

Agency contact:

Name: Jennifer Schneider

Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development

Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103

Phone: 860-500-2367

E-Mail: Jennifer.Schneider@ct.gov

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state Agency.

Name: Mark Burno

Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development

Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103

E-Mail: Mark.Burno@ct.gov

What Happens Next:
The Department of Economic and Community Development expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.