Community Development

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• City Seeks Better Understanding of Brownfields, Market, With New Study

  The city of Torrington is working to turn brownfield sites, which are common in the city and can decrease surrounding property values, into economic boons, using a new brownfield-area revitalization study.

• Mohegan, Leaders Call Hospital Project a Joint Commitment

  Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Tuesday that an additional $10 million is on the agenda of the State Bond Commission for clean-up efforts to support the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority’s non-casino resort development concept at the former Norwich Hospital property in Preston.

• Former New Haven Clock Company Site Could Get New Life as Housing Space

  The state Department of Economic and Community Development plans to award an Oregon company that specializes in restoring historic buildings a $4 million loan to help with brownfield cleanup at the former New Haven Clock Company on Hamilton Street.

• About the Office of Brownfield Remediation & Development

  Information on funding and links to resources from The Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD).

• Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP)

  Learn about STEAP fund usage, eligibility, find an application and view success stories.

• Enterprise Zones

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

• Urban Act Grant Program (OPM)

  Learn about these grants open to economically distressed municipalities, public investment communities and urban centers.

• Cherry Street Lofts - Bridgeport

  State brownfield loan funds were used for predevelopment site work related to the removal of hazardous conditions including remediation, abatement and demolition.

• 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.

• Clock Factory - New Haven

  State brownfield funds will be used for the remediation and revitalization of a 1.9 acre site that was formerly known as the New Haven Clock Factory.

• 470 James Street - New Haven

  Adaptively reusing the former CT Transit site at 470 James Street into a unique tech-campus, complete with incubator and coworking space.

• Former Police Station - New Britain

  This is a $2,717,000 brownfields grant to the City of New Britain to fund the abatement and demolition of the former Police Station building located at 125 Columbus Boulevard.

• 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.

• Environmental Compliance

  Find resources and documents to assist in compliance with the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA).

• Help Working with Other Agencies

  Access a list of resources in state, regional and federal offices across Connecticut.