Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

3. Post-Scoping Notice for MLK Apartments Hartford

Address of Possible Project Location: 79-107 Van Block Avenue, Hartford, CT 

Municipality where it would be located: Hartford

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On August 8, 2023, the Department of Housing published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed demolition and redevelopment of MLK Apartments Hartford in the Environmental Monitor.

Comments were received during the public comment period. The DOH's responses to the comments received are here.
 
After consideration of the comments received, the DOH 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 an Environmental Review Checklist.

Agency contact:

Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT  06106-7106

Phone: 860-270-8230 
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@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: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT  06106-7106
Phone: 860-270-8230
E-Mail:  mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov

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