Senator McCrory Applauds $4 Million Economic Development Grant for Hartford

Senator Doug McCrory, D-Hartford, welcomed news Thursday that the state will award a $4 million grant to the city of Hartford to help with the demolition of a large building on Windsor Street to make room for new development.

The grant, which will be administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development, will support the demolition and abatement of the concrete structure that sits on a nearly 3-acre property at 150 Windsor St.

“This is the kind of investment that helps move Hartford forward,” Senator McCrory said. “This funding will help the city clear the way for new development, create new jobs, and make smart use of a property in our downtown area. I’m glad to see the state supporting projects that turn underused spaces into drivers of growth and opportunity for our communities.”

The funding is part of $18.8 million in state grants announced by Governor Ned Lamont to support brownfield cleanup and redevelopment in 19 towns and cities across Connecticut.

“Old, polluted, blighted properties that have sat vacant for decades do nothing to stimulate our economy, grow jobs, and support housing growth,” Governor Lamont said. “With these grants, we are partnering with towns and developers to take unused, lifeless properties and bring them back from the dead, rejuvenating land that can be used for so much more and can bring value back to these neighborhoods.”