2. Notice of Scoping for CTSG Shoreline Soccer Remediation and Redevelopment

Addresses of possible 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 proposed action might be located: Bridgeport

Project Description: The grant will be used by the Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation towards remediation of 20-acres of brownfield sites including the former greyhound racetrack site, and establishment of sustainable waterfront location through coastal resiliency and flood mitigation infrastructure. The remediation will support a multi-phase redevelopment project that will include a sports stadium, hotel, and mixed-use development.  Access will be granted through a hardscaped entranceway located on the Stratford Avenue properties which will be redeveloped as a public open space with a waterfront access area and boardwalk, and a public community soccer field.

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 5, 2024.

Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a public scoping 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 15, 2024.

Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to

Name: Jennifer Schneider

Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development

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

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 sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.