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$6.75M Teed Up For Armory Conversion

New Haven won approval from the Community Investment Fund 2030 board for $6.75 million to help convert the vacant 155,000 square foot Goffe Street Armory into a new vocational-technical school. The State Bond Commission must still approve the funds before they become final. Mayor Justin Elicker says the grant, years in the making, will fund rehabilitation work including exterior brownstone stabilization, roof repair, asbestos removal, ADA compliance upgrades, and reactivation of the historic drill hall. The project also includes plans for new housing units and other community uses.

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2025/10/03/6-75m-teed-up-for-armory-revival/

New Haven Lands $50.5M For Quantum Leap

Governor Ned Lamont announced a $50.5 million state investment in downtown New Haven's Innovation District to boost the life sciences industry and position the city as a national hub for quantum technologies. The investment includes $32 million in public infrastructure improvements and $17.2 million for a third lab-office building at 101 College Street to be built atop the never-completed Route 34 connector.

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2025/09/26/city-lands-50-5m-for-quantum-leap…

RFPs Coming Soon For Ex-School Buildings

New Haven is preparing to issue Requests for Proposals for two former school buildings transferred from New Haven Public Schools to city ownership, including the former West Rock STREAM Academy and a Fair Haven Heights property at 311 Valley Street. Mayor Justin Elicker expressed optimism about receiving responses that will satisfy community needs while the school district expects to save approximately $74,000 annually in utility and maintenance costs.

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2025/09/26/rfps-coming-soon-for-ex-school-bu…

Hartford Land Bank Opens New Chapter With Construction Build

The Hartford Land Bank is embarking on a new phase by undertaking new construction projects rather than exclusively focusing on rehabilitation of existing properties. This strategic expansion represents a significant shift in the land bank's approach to addressing Hartford's housing and development needs, creating additional opportunities for construction contractors and building trades. The new construction initiative demonstrates the land bank's evolving role in urban redevelopment and its commitment to comprehensive neighborhood revitalization through diverse development strategies.

https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/06/26/hartford-land-bank-opens-new-chapter-with-ne…

Brownfield Remediation and Development

East Hartford is actively pursuing brownfield remediation and redevelopment projects to transform contaminated or underutilized industrial sites into productive properties for new construction and economic development. The brownfield program addresses environmental contamination while creating opportunities for commercial, residential, and mixed-use development on previously unusable parcels.

https://www.easthartfordct.gov/business-community-development/planning/pages/bro…

Dominion Marks 50th Anniversary of Unit 2 at Millstone with Eye Toward Future

Dominion Energy is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Millstone Nuclear Power Station's Unit 2 while looking ahead to the facility's continued operation and potential future investments. The milestone highlights five decades of reliable baseload power generation for Connecticut while the company considers infrastructure upgrades and life-extension projects that could require substantial construction and maintenance work.

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/dominion-marks-50th-anniversary-of-unit-2-n…

Retired Bridgeport Power Plant Demolished (Video)

A retired power plant in Bridgeport was demolished through controlled implosion, clearing the site for potential future development and redevelopment opportunities. The demolition of the obsolete energy facility represents a significant infrastructure change in Bridgeport and opens up valuable waterfront or industrial property for new construction projects.

https://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/watch-implosion-of-old-power-plant/

Turner : Revolution Wind Not a Cure-All

Analysis examining the limitations of the Revolution Wind offshore project as a solution to Connecticut's energy challenges, despite its resumption of construction. While the 65-turbine, 700-megawatt project will provide significant clean energy to Connecticut and Rhode Island homes, experts caution that it represents just one piece of the state's broader energy transition puzzle. The piece explores the need for comprehensive energy infrastructure development beyond offshore wind to meet long-term renewable energy goals and grid reliability requirements. Source: ctmirror.org

https://ctmirror.org/2025/09/23/wind-may-not-blow-mary-ann/

Hartford Mayor Arulampalam Fills Key Economic and Housing Posts

Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam has appointed two seasoned administrators to lead the city's economic development and housing departments, filling critical positions that will oversee construction projects, development initiatives, and housing programs. The appointments are part of Arulampalam's broader effort to streamline city operations and make Hartford more business-friendly while addressing the city's housing shortage.

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/hartford-mayor-arunan-arulampalam-has-appoi…

Committee Approves Final Plans for Moriarty Elementary Project Bidding Process

The Norwich school committee has approved final plans for the Moriarty Elementary School construction project bidding process, moving the significant educational facility project closer to contractor selection. The approval represents a major milestone for the school construction project, which will provide updated educational facilities for the community. The bidding process will now open to qualified contractors for what represents a substantial construction opportunity in New London County's educational infrastructure development. Source: citizenportal.ai

https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5809903/Norwich/New-London-County/Connecticut/…

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