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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.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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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.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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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.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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Gov. Malloy: $16M Awarded to Clean Up Brownfields
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has awarded more than $16 million in loans and grants for several brownfield projects throughout the state.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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Gov. Malloy: Revitalizing Housing for a Stronger Economy
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state is making $25 million available to build or renovate 250 units of affordable rental housing.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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Gov. Malloy: State/Local Partnerships Restore Brownfield Sites for Economic Development
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith and other state and local officials, today announced that Bridgeport, Naugatuck, Newington, North Haven, Plainville, and Trumbull will receive a total of more than $6.5 million in grants and loans to clean up eight blighted brownfield sites.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined state Department of Housing (DOH) commissioner Evonne M. Klein, executives from Forest City Residential Development, New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and other state and local officials to break ground on the construction of The Winchester Lofts, part of a two-phase $59.26 million project to turn the long-vacant, former Winchester Repeating Arms Co. factory into a mixed-use property with office space and housing units.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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Malloy Appoints State Representative Chris Caruso to a Position within DECD
Governor-Elect Dan Malloy today announced that he has appointed State Representative Chris Caruso to a position within the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), where he will provide counsel to Governor-Elect Malloy on urban initiatives, housing and smart growth.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that six municipalities in the state - East Hartford, Meriden, New Britain, Old Saybrook, Waterbury, and Torrington - are being awarded over $1 million in state grants to develop plans for remediating and developing clusters of brownfield sites.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has awarded $2,188,000 in assessment and planning grants to eight municipalities throughout the state to support the redevelopment of historically significant brownfield sites.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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Gov. Malloy Announces Available Support to Towns and Cities for Brownfield Redevelopment
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is accepting applications for $7.5 million in grants that will be awarded to help clean up former industrial sites in communities throughout the state, revitalizing these properties to put them back into productive use. Made available through the Connecticut Brownfield Remediation program, a total of $6.5 million will be earmarked for remediation projects and $1 million will be used for assessment projects.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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Gov. Malloy Announces Unprecedented Investment in Brownfield Remediation Projects Around the State
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by state and local officials in Bridgeport, today announced that the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has awarded a total of $27 million in grants and loans to 20 brownfield remediation and redevelopment projects in cities and towns around the state.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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Gov. Malloy Announces Creation of Hydroponic Farm in Suffield
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Four Season Farm LLC, a newly formed venture created by a long-time Connecticut farmer, international greenhouse developer, and former Wall Street executive, will develop ten acres of land in Suffield as a hydroponic farm, where the company plans to create 40 new jobs over the next two years.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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Gov. Malloy: Brownfield Funds Will Help Towns Revitalize Blighted and Vacant Sites
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has awarded $3,821,000 in grants to 21 communities to advance the development of brownfield sites throughout the state.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $6.9 million in state grants will be awarded to 14 towns and cities to assess, remediate, and revitalize brownfields across the state. The projects comprise 424 acres of redevelopment as part of the administration’s ongoing, unprecedented efforts to restore and put blighted properties back into productive use.
Date Posted: 1/1/0001