Community Development

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• Hockanum Mill - Vernon

  The goal is to restore 10 buildings, 150,000 square feet for commercial and industrial space on the 11 acre property.

• Latest Funding Round

  Find the latest round of funding announcements here.

• Liability Relief Programs

• 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.

• Municipal Brownfield Liability Relief Program

  A DEEP program designed to provide municipalities with the level of comfort needed to serve the vital role of facilitating redevelopment and cleanup of such brownfield properties.

• Municipal Development

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

• 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.

• Remediation Programs

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

• Storrs Center - Mansfield

  Creating a downtown revitalization and enhancement project which has developed Mansfield downtown into a vibrant and economically successful mixed use development known as Storrs Center.

• Strategic Planning Assistance

  Find support and services to assist with community development projects and planning.

• Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program

  Apply for brownfield loan financing or learn more about eligibility, usage criteria and loan forgiveness.

• Tax Increment Financing

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

• Transit-Oriented Development & Responsible Growth

  Learn more about efforts to fund transit programs that will improve economic development while demonstrating responsible growth.