Community Development

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• Waterfront Development

  Find out about programs designed to enhance, support and protect Connecticut’s shoreline communities and business districts.

• Two Roads Brewery - Stratford

  The remediated property provides nearly 100,000 square feet of space within 4 buildings that are now used for brewing and tasting room operations, as well as storage and administrative office space.

• Harbor Point - Stamford

  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

• Capewell Lofts - Hartford

  State loans funds have been utilized in the remediation of the Capewell Lofts located in the former Capewell Horsenail Factory site located at 70 Popieluszko Court, Hartford.

• 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.

• Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program

  Apply for brownfield loan financing or learn more about eligibility, usage criteria and loan forgiveness.

• 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).

• BAR Planning Grants

  Learn more about grants available for the remediation and redevelopment of neighborhoods, districts, downtowns and other areas with multiple brownfields.

• Help Working with Other Agencies

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

• Strategic Planning Assistance

  Find support and services to assist with community development projects and planning.