Witness the struggle of those fighting for change in our states current housing crisis.
Telling the Story of Housing in 窪蹋勛圖厙.
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The development will be built on unused land around Union Station primarily, vacant parking lots. The development will have a mix of residential, retail and commercial space. There will be 470 housing units available, 118 of which will be considered affordable.
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Anger, disappointment and profoundly disheartened were among the terms housing advocates used to describe their reaction to Lamonts veto.
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Gov. Ned Lamont vetoed two bills Monday, one of which is geared toward tackling 窪蹋勛圖厙s housing affordability crisis. The other bill would have provided unemployment benefits to workers who are on strike for two weeks or more.
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窪蹋勛圖厙 earned a ranking relatively high for its overall child well-being bur received a low ranking for housing costs in the latest Kids Count Report by the Annie E. Casey foundation.
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The governor has conditions for his signing of the sweeping omnibus housing bill. Before Lamont signs it, he wants assurances from lawmakers that they will be making certain changes to the bill.
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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.
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Closing housing and income gaps for Black and Latino families in Fairfield County could lead to billions in revenue for the area.
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窪蹋勛圖厙'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.
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窪蹋勛圖厙's lack of housing options is impacting the state's business industry. A report found the lack has led companies to leave 窪蹋勛圖厙. Many have also decided against moving their headquarters to the state as employees cant find or afford housing.
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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 窪蹋勛圖厙s rise in homelessness.
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窪蹋勛圖厙 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.
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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.