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Connecticut announces major transit-oriented development featuring two 16-story towers with 470 apartments and 28,000 square feet of retail space next to New Haven's Union Station. Source: newhavenindependent.org

Major development project in Danbury reaches completion milestone, with new facility reportedly 10 times larger than its previous location according to local officials. Source: patch.com

Demolition begins on remaining vacant Winchester Repeating Arms factory buildings near Munson and Mansfield Streets as part of ongoing site cleanup and redevelopment efforts. Source: newhavenindependent.org

Development team presents plans for new hospitality construction and adaptive reuse project converting existing hotel property to residential apartments in New Haven market. Source: hartfordbusiness.com

A Minneapolis-based developer proposes a $225 million upscale housing development in Farmington, featuring hundreds of units including luxury apartments, owner-occupied townhomes, and detached single-family homes. The project, called 'Enclave at The Farmington River,' represents a significant mixed-use development investment in the area.

Commentary argues that Connecticut's recently passed housing legislation will have minimal impact on the state's housing crisis. The piece suggests the Democratic-majority bill has faced enough opposition to cause Governor Lamont to hesitate on signing it, while advocating for more substantial state-level housing reforms.

Opinion piece questioning whether all Connecticut taxpayers should fund a statewide unemployment insurance project. The article examines the fairness and fiscal implications of using broader state resources for what may be considered a targeted program benefiting specific groups or regions.

A proposed $90 million artificial intelligence center in Connecticut promises to create jobs and drive economic development. The project aims to establish a new technology hub that would attract AI companies and talent, potentially positioning the state as a competitive player in the growing artificial intelligence sector.

The Town of Fairfield successfully completed a bond sale to secure funding for various municipal projects. The bond issuance will provide financial resources to support infrastructure improvements, public facilities upgrades, and other capital projects planned by the municipality.

Verogy and NJR Clean Energy Ventures celebrate groundbreaking of Glastonbury Solar One, a 3-MW community solar project in Connecticut. The project, located on a 15-acre site, is part of Connecticut's Shared Clean Energy Facility program and marks the first construction under the companies' strategic partnership. It's part of a larger 18-project portfolio totaling 52 MW across the Northeast, designed to provide solar energy access to residents and businesses unable to install rooftop systems.

Governor Ned Lamont announces $18.8 million in state grants for assessment and remediation of 227 acres of contaminated and vacant land across Connecticut. The funding will benefit 23 properties in 19 communities through the Brownfield Remediation and Development Program, with state officials projecting the grants will generate $218 million in private investments and create 450 housing units. Major allocations include $4 million each for Hartford and Windsor Locks projects.

East Hartford closes on the sale of the former Showcase Cinemas property at 936 Silver Lane to Jasko Zelman 1 LLC for redevelopment into "Concourse Park," a residential community with at least 300 apartment units. The $115 million project on the 25.6-acre site will include amenities like a dog park, pool, clubhouse, and golf simulator. The town originally purchased the property for $3.3 million in 2019 and sold it for $1 with development commitments, with groundbreaking expected by 2026.

Old Saybrook's Zoning Commission prepares to deliberate on a proposed affordable housing condominium development project. The project represents another step in the town's ongoing efforts to address affordable housing needs, with the zoning commission serving as the final approval hurdle for the development. The project has already received favorable recommendations from other town boards and committees.

Waterbury significantly reduces the scope of its Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School expansion project, cutting costs from $81 million to $37 million. The scaled-back project reflects budget considerations while still aiming to enhance facilities at the school, which was renamed in honor of baseball legend Roberto Clemente and serves as a dual-language educational institution in the Waterbury Public Schools system.

Goodwin University has begun construction on a cutting-edge 90,000-square-foot, four-story technology magnet school building. The ultra-modern facility will serve students in a four-year technology and industry program, with freshman classes starting this fall and the building completion planned for next year.

Despite budget constraints, Bridgeport school officials are accelerating plans for two new educational facilities as part of their comprehensive facilities master plan. The district faces significant infrastructure needs with projected repair costs between $560-590 million over the next five years.

Greenwich Central Middle School construction project receives latest progress update, detailing current phase completion, timeline adjustments, and upcoming milestones. The project represents a significant investment in modernizing educational infrastructure for the district.

Fair Haven Health Center announces expansion plans with new colorful design elements and facility improvements. The healthcare facility renovation project aims to enhance patient care environments and modernize medical infrastructure in the Fair Haven neighborhood.

New Haven issues formal invitation to bid for upcoming construction project. The bidding opportunity includes detailed specifications for electrical, mechanical, and general construction work with submission deadlines and project requirements outlined for qualified contractors.

Hartford school district temporarily halts demolition plans for aging school buildings pending comprehensive assessments and PCB remediation work. The pause allows for thorough environmental evaluations and safety protocols before proceeding with the demolition and reconstruction phases.