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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.

Administration Halts Nearly Completed Wind Energy Project in Connecticut

https://ctmirror.org/2025/09/11/did-trump-shut-down-a-nearly-completed-wind-energy-project-in-connecticut/

The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a stop work order on August 22, 2025, halting construction of the Revolution Wind project, which was 80% complete with all offshore foundations installed and 45 of 65 wind turbines in place. The $4 billion offshore wind farm was designed to power over 350,000 homes and was slated for completion by end of 2026. Connecticut and Rhode Island have filed lawsuits to overturn the order, citing national security concerns without identified legal violations.

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.