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Former Konica Minolta Windsor Office Sold for $2.7M, with Plans for 300 Housing Units

https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/ct-windsor-konica-minolta-housing-project-21036488.php

A former Konica Minolta office building in Windsor, Connecticut has been sold for $2.7 million to developers planning to convert the property into approximately 300 residential housing units. The redevelopment project represents a significant conversion of commercial office space to address Connecticut's housing needs, following trends of adaptive reuse in the post-pandemic commercial real estate market.

Plan to Convert Residence Inn in Shelton into 96 Apartments Approved

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/plan-to-convert-residence-inn-in-shelton-into-96-apartments-approved

Local authorities have approved plans to convert a Residence Inn extended-stay hotel in Shelton, Connecticut into 96 apartment units. The adaptive reuse project reflects ongoing efforts to address housing shortages by repurposing existing commercial hospitality properties into residential units. The conversion is part of broader trends in Connecticut to increase housing supply through creative redevelopment of underutilized commercial properties.

Starr Street Vacant Lots to Housing Development Plan Approved

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/starr_st_lots_to_housing_plan_okd

New Haven officials have approved a development plan to convert vacant lots on Starr Street into new housing units. The project aims to address urban blight by transforming underutilized vacant land into residential development, contributing to the city's housing stock while revitalizing the neighborhood. The approval represents part of New Haven's broader strategy to increase affordable housing options and improve community development.

CT, Rhode Island Sue Administration Over Wind Power Project Halt

https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/09/04/ct-rhode-island-sue-trump-administration-over-wind-power-project-halt/

Connecticut and Rhode Island attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to overturn a stop-work order that halted construction of the Revolution Wind offshore project. The nearly 80% complete wind farm was abruptly stopped on August 22, with states arguing the order is baseless and will harm residents and the renewable energy industry.

CT Lawmakers Launch Last Ditch Effort to Stop UI Construction

https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2025-09-08/ct-lawmakers-ui-construction-fairfield-county

Connecticut legislators are making a final attempt to block United Illuminating's controversial monopole transmission line project through Fairfield and Bridgeport. The project involves installing dozens of steel monopoles over 100 feet tall along a 7-mile route, despite strong opposition from local communities and officials who cite environmental and property concerns.