Around the Local

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
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
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.