/news/housing Housing en-US Copyright Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:28:17 GMT /news/2025-06-06/gov-lamont-says-broad-housing-bill-contains-red-flags Gov. Ned Lamont is deciding whether to veto a broad housing bill recently approved by the state legislature. The controversial bill includes zoning reform and pushes for more housing construction. Republicans are calling for a veto. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:28:17 GMT /news/2025-06-06/gov-lamont-says-broad-housing-bill-contains-red-flags Abigail Brone /news/2025-06-05/racial-gaps-in-housing-and-pay-is-costing-fairfield-county-billions-study-finds Closing housing and income gaps for Black and Latino families in Fairfield County could lead to billions in revenue for the area. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:31:07 GMT /news/2025-06-05/racial-gaps-in-housing-and-pay-is-costing-fairfield-county-billions-study-finds Abigail Brone /news/2025-06-03/cts-sewers-impact-affordable-housing-creation-a-new-guide-aims-to-help ��������'s sewer infrastructure can create barriers to developing more affordable housing. A local nonprofit created a new guide, to help housing advocates understand the challenges in sewer versus septic infrastructure. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:08:04 GMT /news/2025-06-03/cts-sewers-impact-affordable-housing-creation-a-new-guide-aims-to-help Abigail Brone /news/2025-06-02/cts-housing-crisis-is-driving-businesses-away-study-finds ��������'s lack of housing options is impacting the state's business industry. A report found the lack has led companies to leave ��������. Many have also decided against moving their headquarters to the state as employees can’t find or afford housing. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:38:08 GMT /news/2025-06-02/cts-housing-crisis-is-driving-businesses-away-study-finds Abigail Brone /news/2025-05-30/new-london-shelter-remains-positive-amid-ct-homelessness-crisis-after-20-years-helping-others The New London Homeless Hospitality Center is now celebrating 20 years of helping unhoused individuals in the community find homes, jobs and safety. The center employees and those who they assist are trying to remain positive amid ��������’s rise in homelessness. Fri, 30 May 2025 18:12:56 GMT /news/2025-05-30/new-london-shelter-remains-positive-amid-ct-homelessness-crisis-after-20-years-helping-others Abigail Brone /news/2025-05-27/ct-lawmakers-spend-hours-sparing-over-proposed-zoning-changes-in-omnibus-housing-bill �������� House of Representatives approved a large housing bill that would encourage affordable housing creation and focuses on key issues including homelessness and transit oriented development. Tue, 27 May 2025 21:37:45 GMT /news/2025-05-27/ct-lawmakers-spend-hours-sparing-over-proposed-zoning-changes-in-omnibus-housing-bill Abigail Brone /news/2025-05-20/ct-nonprofit-creates-zoning-guide-to-help-housing-advocates-spur-change A local nonprofit created a guide to help housing advocates understand and navigate state zoning laws. The goal is for them to learn ways to challenge political roadblocks that may help prevent affordable housing creation. Tue, 20 May 2025 22:32:10 GMT /news/2025-05-20/ct-nonprofit-creates-zoning-guide-to-help-housing-advocates-spur-change Abigail Brone /news/2025-05-19/new-housing-fact-sheets-detail-income-required-to-live-comfortably-in-fairfield-county For the first time, a �������� nonprofit has created new guides detailing how much income it would take to live comfortably in every town and city in Fairfield County. Mon, 19 May 2025 20:59:14 GMT /news/2025-05-19/new-housing-fact-sheets-detail-income-required-to-live-comfortably-in-fairfield-county Abigail Brone /news/2025-05-14/ct-should-bolster-at-home-child-care-centers-amid-day-care-shortage-new-report-says A �������� nonprofit is looking into ways to better financially assist at-home day care providers, as 80% of providers surveyed for the study said they didn’t have enough money put away to address any potential emergency facility issues. Wed, 14 May 2025 19:31:11 GMT /news/2025-05-14/ct-should-bolster-at-home-child-care-centers-amid-day-care-shortage-new-report-says Abigail Brone /news/2025-05-13/former-state-office-buildings-to-be-transformed-into-affordable-housing-in-downtown-hartford Several former state offices in Hartford will soon be home to more than one hundred families and will include more than 20 affordable apartments. Tue, 13 May 2025 20:50:47 GMT /news/2025-05-13/former-state-office-buildings-to-be-transformed-into-affordable-housing-in-downtown-hartford Abigail Brone /news/2025-05-12/former-west-hartford-inn-site-converted-to-dozens-of-affordable-apartments A new apartment complex is now open in what used to be the West Hartford Inn. The 44 apartments are all affordable, ranging in price for residents earning between 30% of the area's median income (AMI) to 80% AMI. Mon, 12 May 2025 21:24:35 GMT /news/2025-05-12/former-west-hartford-inn-site-converted-to-dozens-of-affordable-apartments Abigail Brone /news/2025-05-09/ct-renters-calling-for-expanded-eviction-protections-make-final-legislative-push �������� renters are making a final push to urge state lawmakers to expand the just cause eviction law to include any person whose lived for at least a year in a building with five or more units. Fri, 09 May 2025 16:31:12 GMT /news/2025-05-09/ct-renters-calling-for-expanded-eviction-protections-make-final-legislative-push Abigail Brone