Community Development

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• Innovation Clusters

  The Innovation Clusters Program offers up to $100 million over 5 years to support projects that contribute to the ongoing development of Connecticut’s key innovative industries, such as biotechnology, financial technology, insurance technology, and advanced manufacturing.

• Latest Funding Round Announcements

  Find the latest round of funding announcements here.

• 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.

• Mill Revivals Could Choke On Their Own Success

  The former sweater mill reopened at the end of last year after an extensive and elegant rehabilitation, with commercial space on the first floor and 68 apartments on the upper four floors.

• Mohegan Tribe Reaches Agreement to Buy Former Hospital Site

  The Mohegan Tribe has reached a tentative agreement with the town of Preston for an ambitious plan to buy and redevelop the property on the Thames River for office, retail, entertainment, recreation and possibly housing.

• Mohegan's Preston Project Is Outstanding News For Region

  Development will take place at the former Norwich Hospital campus in Preston, dramatically expanding the town’s tax base and giving an important economic boost to the region.

• 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.

• Mohegans, Malloy Detail Plans For Old Norwich Hospital Site

  News update on the redevelopment of land at the site of the former Norwich Hospital

• Municipal Development

  Find programs to assist in building strong town centers, revitalizing downtowns, providing infrastructure, and strengthening communities.

• New Haven Ready to Get Moving on James Street Technology Hub

  The transformation of the old CT Transit bus garage at 470 James St. into a $20 million high-tech business hub began in earnest Tuesday with a traditional ground breaking and a new twist.

• OBRD Funding Process

  Find links to presentations from the 2016 Brownfield Client Workshop.

• Permit Ombudsman

  Find assistance, coordination and additional help with expediting permits and approvals.

• Project Compliance

  Find bidding, contracting, and construction guidelines for professional services and project planning.

• Project Could Turn Region Into a “Destination,” Officials Say

  Update on the plans for the former Norwich Hospital project