New Haven OKs 541-Apartment Union Square Phase 1 Near Union Station
New Haven City Plan Commission unanimously approved 541 apartments and 30,000 sq ft of commercial space at Union Square Phase 1, adjacent to Union Station, on March 19.
New Haven City Plan Commission unanimously approved 541 apartments and 30,000 sq ft of commercial space at Union Square Phase 1, adjacent to Union Station, on March 19.
Wallingford is pursuing 2026 Connecticut NAA Tax Credits for housing and workforce development. Mayor Cervoni signed the intent letter March 12; nonprofits submit proposals by May 22.
Cheshire nonprofits can apply for CT NAA tax credits by June 5, 2026, at Town Manager's Office. Businesses earn a 60% tax credit for approved community contributions.
Wallingford's Economic Development Commission met March 2, reviewing upcoming P&Z items including cannabis regulations and a Williams Road multi-family project. The Board of Health met March 4. Tonight, the Historic Properties Commission holds its annual meeting and the Quinnipiac River Linear Trail committee meets. The Compost Center reopens March 16.
Hamden's Legislative Council votes March 9 on confirming Stephen Fontana as Economic Development Director. Mayor Sendroff's pick has 12 years as West Haven's dev chief.
La Boca, a Middletown Main Street fixture for 15 years, was given 11 days to vacate after the ES Goodman Group bought the building for $2.1 million. The developer plans a 42-unit apartment complex.
New Haven alders transferred 9 city lots to the Land Bank at $1 each. Four more lots went to NHS, which plans three two-family homes for first-time buyers.
A civil lawsuit filed in February 2026 accuses Resources for Human Development of hiring a convicted felon who allegedly abused two non-verbal, disabled residents at its North Branford group home. The employee was arrested in December 2025 on criminal charges.
New Haven is reviewing multiple zoning changes, including transit-oriented development and industrial-to-residential conversions. The Board of Alders has also called for public hearings on park decisions and statue removal. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and participate in upcoming discussions.
New Haven's Board of Alders advances a $26 million federal grant application for the Union Square Choice Neighborhoods project, the city's largest redevelopment effort.