Senator Duff and Norwalk Delegation Secure Nearly $11 Million for Norwalk at State Bond Commission

Investments support affordable senior housing near South Norwalk station, mental health services expansion, school upgrades, and neighborhood infrastructure

HARTFORD — Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and the Norwalk legislative delegation today announced nearly $11 million in state investments for Norwalk approved at the May 29 meeting of the State Bond Commission. The funding supports affordable senior housing development, mental health services, charter school improvements, and sidewalk infrastructure across the city.

The approved investments include:

• Sound Communities — 79 South Main Street — $6,000,000: The Bond Commission approved a combined $6 million for Sound Communities’ transit-oriented affordable senior housing development adjacent to the South Norwalk train station. The project by Sound Communities, the development arm of the Norwalk Housing Authority, received $3 million through the Community Investment Fund 2030 and an additional $3 million through the state’s Urban Development grant program. The development will bring new housing units to one of the city’s most-connected transit corridors.
• Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center — 98 East Avenue Acquisition — $2,000,000: The Bond Commission approved $2 million through the Community Investment Fund 2030 for the Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center to acquire 98 East Avenue in Norwalk. The center serves more than 2,500 children, adolescents, and caregivers annually in Norwalk, with more than 70 percent of clients covered by Medicaid or uninsured.
• City of Norwalk — East Rocks Road Sidewalks — $2,500,000: The Bond Commission approved $2.5 million for the replacement of sidewalks on East Rocks Road from Cannon Street to Bayne Street, improving pedestrian safety and accessibility in the neighborhood.
• Side By Side Charter School — $474,078: The Bond Commission approved nearly $475,000 for capital improvements at Side By Side Charter School in Norwalk, including new heating controls and replacement of all exterior doors.

“Norwalk is growing by leaps and bounds, and today’s Bond Commission investments show what it looks like when state government shows up for this city,” said Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk). “From affordable senior housing steps from the South Norwalk train station to expanded space for the Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center — which serves thousands of kids and families every year — to safer sidewalks and better school facilities, this funding touches every part of what makes Norwalk work. I want to thank Governor Lamont and the Bond Commission for continuing to invest in Norwalk’s future.”

“These investments are a major win for Norwalk. Nearly $11 million in state funding will help expand affordable housing, strengthen mental health services, improve pedestrian safety, and support our schools,” said Rep. Travis Simms. “I’m proud to have worked with Senator Duff and the Norwalk Delegation to deliver resources that will have a lasting impact on residents and continue moving our city forward.”

“As Norwalk’s population expands and grows, the city needs to expand and grow with it. Thank you to Governor Lamont and the State Bond Commission for their continued investment in Norwalk. These funds will greatly impact our community,” said Rep. Kadeem Roberts.

“This funding represents a vital investment in the future of our community,” said Rep. Lucy Dathan. “These projects reflect our commitment to creating opportunity, improving quality of life, and ensuring every neighborhood has the resources it needs to thrive. By supporting affordable housing development, expanding access to mental health services, improving charter school facilities, and upgrading critical sidewalk infrastructure, we are making our city safer, stronger, and more accessible for all residents.”

“Another round of significant funding is coming to Norwalk. The allocated funding our delegation secured addresses several critical community issues, from new sidewalks on busy streets, to more housing options for our families and seniors, to support for our youth-serving organizations. Thank you to Governor Lamont and the Bond Commission for your continued investment in our city,” said Rep. Dominique Johnson.

“Thank you to Senator Duff, Governor Lamont, and the entire state delegation for advocating for $11 million in funds for Norwalk from the Bond Commission,” said Norwalk Mayor Barbara Smyth. “We are grateful for their continued partnership for our city. These funds will go a long way for senior housing, mental health resources, sidewalks, and more of the meaningful work local organizations are doing for our community.”