Notice of Scoping for 2980 State Street
Address of possible location: 2980 State Street, Hamden, CT 06517
Municipality where proposed action might be located: Hamden
Project Description:
The proposed project at 2980 State Street, Hamden has three parts: One, a 64-unit new construction, 100% affordable rental housing development proposed by an experienced affordable housing developer. Two, a Community Hub Space for local non-profit agencies to provide educational and empowerment programming. Three, Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvements along State Street.
One, Affordable Housing: There will be 64 apartments in three buildings on a 4.9-acre parcel, all affordable to households below 30%, 50%, and 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) plus one superintendent's apartment. The development will include 30 one-bedroom apartments, 32 two bedroom apartments, and 2 three-bedroom apartments, common spaces for community gatherings and laundry, management offices, a community hub facility, and 84 parking spaces. 16 units will be supportive housing units, with additional accessibility features: 3 apartments for disabled homeless individuals (Section 811 Program) and 13 units for individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) receiving support from Mid-State ARC, an experienced service provider, with funding and rental assistance from the Connecticut DDS.
Two, Building #2 will include a 1,562 square foot Community Hub facility for local community organizations to utilize. This space will give agencies a zero-cost space to provide empowerment education and job training, in the Hamden community. The development will also partner with Meals on Wheels funded by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services.
Three, the Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvements. To address a lack of basic pedestrian infrastructure along State Street, the application includes funds for improvements such as crosswalks, pedestrian protection devices, sidewalks, and bus shelters on both sides of State Street to address pedestrian safety concerns and provide easier access to CT Transit bus route (224). These improvements along State Street will enhance access and safety for all residents, employees of nearby commercial buildings and senior citizens in the direct neighborhood. There are no known environmental issues at this site. An existing residential structure will be demolished at this site in preparation for the proposed development.
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: June 20, 2025.
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: May 30, 2025.
Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Connecticut Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
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: Connecticut Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@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.