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UI Responds In Monopole Dispute

United Illuminating executive Jim Cole responds to Fairfield advocates' claims about the company's proposed monopole transmission line project through Fairfield and Bridgeport. Cole addresses what he calls "false and misleading information" regarding easements, cost estimates, and project necessity, defending UI's overhead solution over underground alternatives citing significant cost differences and technical complexities.

Park Street Hotel Approved

Penn Real Estate Group receives approval for a 150-room Marriott Residence Inn on Park Street in New Haven. The project will replace vacant medical offices, a former laundromat, and surface parking with a hotel featuring 31 parking spaces, private courtyard, meeting rooms, and public cafe and bar, despite community concerns about gentrification and parking impacts.

Fair Haven Waterfront Development Planned

A proposed waterfront development in Fair Haven raises concerns among community members. The Oyster Harbor Village project faces scrutiny from residents regarding its potential impact on the neighborhood's character and accessibility, highlighting ongoing tensions between development and community preservation.

Fairfield PandZ Okays 478 Units for Post Road (Subscription)

Fairfield's Planning and Zoning Commission approves a major residential development project for Post Road. The 478-unit apartment complex represents one of the larger residential developments approved in the area, contributing to the region's ongoing housing development boom.

The Future Of Union Station Looks Like This

New Haven's Union Station will undergo a major transformation with a $316 million transit-oriented development featuring two 16-story towers containing 470 apartments and 28,000 square feet of retail space. Construction will begin in late 2026 and be completed in two phases through 2031.

Construction Set to Begin on 51 Unit Bridgeport Housing Complex

A major new 51-unit housing complex is set to break ground this summer in Bridgeport, adding to the city's residential development efforts. The project represents significant investment in Bridgeport's housing market and urban development initiatives.

$60M Construction Loan for East Hartford Apts (subscrp)

A $60 million construction loan has been secured for a major apartment development in East Hartford, signaling continued investment in Connecticut's multifamily housing market. The financing will support new residential construction in the growing East Hartford area.

Waterbury Officials Tap Developer to Convert St. Mary's School into 80 Apts (subscrp)

Waterbury officials have selected a developer to convert the former St. Mary's School into 80 apartments, representing a significant adaptive reuse project. The conversion will transform the historic educational building into modern residential units, preserving architectural heritage while meeting housing needs.

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