Beyond the projects already completed or underway, dozens of other ambitious plans, concepts, and visions, from small local projects to regional infrastructure investments, align to make the valley and capital city more sustainable, prosperous, equitable, mobile, and vibrant. The best projects further multiple tenets at the same time. Together they constitute a shared vision, which could be realized by 2035.
Coltsville National Historical Park
Coltsville is a National Historical Park authorized by the federal government in 2014. Upon completion, the old foundry buildings in the Colt complex will be
Albany & Woodland
Considering one of Hartford’s Ten Transformative Projects, a gateway vacant lot is being developed as a neighborhood anchor. A four-story, mixed-use development planned for this
Community First School
Community First School (CFS) began classes on August 31, 2020 to serve children in grades K-1 in North Hartfords federally designated Promise Zone neighborhoods, Clay
State Office Building & Parking Garage
The State of Connecticut has finished renovations on its State Office Building, with an adjoining parking garage and park. Full renovation of this historic building,
Pratt Street Redevelopment
Several downtown developers are coming together to elevate the profile of this cultural corridor. Updates and rehabilitation to numerous Shelbourne properties along Pratt & Temple
Windsor Locks Train Station
Windsor Locks is planning to relocate their station to the site of the historic train station downtown. This will bring the renovation of the site
GastroPark
West Hartford’s food truck court is opening, located near the Elmwood Fastrak station. The location is populated with vendors, with hours and information available on
Goodwin University Campus Development
The university has multiple plans for the continued development of their campus, including: – Manufacturing education building – Riverfront hotel (125 Riverside) – 150-unit residential
Swift Factory
This project, spearheaded by Community Solutions, is the rehabilitation of a 80,000-square foot former factory building into a food incubator and job training center in
Village at Park River
Village at Park River is a transformative redevelopment of Westbrook Village, a 40 acre former public housing site. This will create a brand new mixed-use
Founders Plaza Redevelopment
A new vision for the Founders Plaza office park would create a new neighborhood along the Connecticut River. The site is situated with easy access
Park and Main
The gateway properties to Park Street are slated for housing construction. 126 apartments are to be developed on the two lots anchoring Park Street. 20%
Riverfront North Expansion
The Riverfront North expansion will extend the Riverwalk along the Connecticut River from Hartford to Windsor. Construction will be completed in two phases. Phase one
Parkville Market
A food hall, like those seen in major cities, is now in Hartford on Park Street, which opened in late May 2020. This historic preservation
Bushnell Park Renovations
Bushnell Park is getting a face lift. Work will include updates to drainage, lighting and pathways, designed to better accommodate the demands of larger events
Downtown North
A new neighborhood is slated for construction north of I-84, centered on Main Street. This project entails the mixed-use redevelopment of parking lots surrounding Dunkin’
81 Arch Street Apartments
A residential addition to the Front Street District brought 53 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in a new building; it also has 11,000 square feet of
Dillon Stadium
Now completed is the rehabilitation and upgrades to historic Dillon Stadium. Hartford Athletic soccer is the anchor sports team, with the being used for community
Montgomery Mill
A major housing development has been completed in Windsor Locks in their downtown along the CTRail line. 160 mixed-income apartments were created in the conversion
Willow Creek Apartments
The former Bowles Park “project” has been redeveloped into 400 mixed-income residences in townhouse style development. This includes a community center, Boys & Girls Club,
Park Street Library
The City of Hartford is building a new library on Park Street in Frog Hollow. The main floor will have a 3,000 square foot reading
Boys & Girls Club – Southeast
Plans call for an addition of a Boys & Girls Club to the grounds of Burr School. The new 35,000-square-foot facility will include a gym,
Teachers Village
Conversion of former office building into 60 apartments intended for educators, includes co-working incubator space and a theater; two-thirds of apartments are affordable rates Project
South Branch Trail
The City of Hartford is extending the South Branch Trail from Flatbush Avenue to Hamilton Street. This project will continue the trail to the edge
Bradley Airport Expansion & Redevelopment
Bradley International Airport is currently undergoing a $1.4 billion renovation. The plan will upgrade the airport in numerous ways, including a new terminal as well
Urban Ecology Healing Center
A coalition of organizations exist in the Northeast neighborhood of Hartford that provide a range of services supporting physical and mental health. One of the
River Road
River Road is a proposed idea for Hartford’s downtown riverfront area. The idea for highway relocation was first proposed by Congressman Larson, and by analyzing
Bushnell South Parking Garage
A new parking garage will anchor the future Bushnell South neighborhood development. This new garage will have 411 spaces in 4.5 stories on Capitol Avenue
Gravel Pit Solar Project
A large gravel pit in East Windsor would be repurposed to be the anchor of a large solar farm. This project, covering 485 acres, would