Community Development

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• Hartford Hospital CESI - Hartford

  The new building has provided the CESI program with an additional 30,000 square feet of space for simulation areas, electronic training facilities, and research laboratories.

• Permit Ombudsman

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

• The Abandoned Brownfield Cleanup Program

  Learn more about the Abandoned Brownfield Cleanup Liability Relief Program.

• DECD Brownfield Liability Relief Programs

  The Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment (DECD/OBRD) offers two liability relief programs.

• The Brownfield Remediation & Revitalization Program

  Learn more about the Brownfield Remediation & Revitalization Program.

• An Overview on the Opportunity Zone Program

  Find incentives for eligible businesses to relocate and/or expand projects within a designated distressed community.

• 470 James Street - New Haven

  Adaptively reusing the former CT Transit site at 470 James Street into a unique tech-campus, complete with incubator and coworking space.

• 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.

• Urban Act Grant Program (OPM)

  Learn about these grants open to economically distressed municipalities, public investment communities and urban centers.

• Tax Increment Financing

  Learn more about this program offering financing to fund Brownfield redevelopment projects through future property taxes.

• Remediation Programs

  Find options and resources related to the remediation of polluted properties.

• Project Compliance

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

• Brownfield Remediation Standard Regulations (RSRs)

  Find guidance and information on Connecticut’s Remediation Regulations.

• Contract and Project Assistance

  Access engineering and construction support services for programs administered by the Office of Community Development and other DECD offices.

• Brownfield Municipal Grant Program

  Find eligibility, usage guidelines and information on how to apply for a Brownfield Municipal Grant.