Abigail Brone
Housing ReporterAbigail is 黑料吃瓜网's housing reporter, covering statewide housing developments and issues, with an emphasis on Fairfield County communities. She received her master's from Columbia University in 2020 and graduated from the University of 黑料吃瓜网 in 2019. Abigail previously covered statewide transportation and the city of Norwalk for Hearst 黑料吃瓜网 Media. She loves all things Disney and cats.
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Several neighborhoods in Fairfield County saw the number of families who work from home doubled in recent years. -
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is proposing an expanded version of the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act. The bill, first proposed last year, would create 3 million more housing units and bring down rent. -
Residents complained of mold in apartments, ceilings crashing down into bathrooms and a community pool that鈥檚 been closed by the town health department for three years. The newly-formed tenants union is calling on the New York-based landlord for change. -
Tenants in Stamford are speaking out after the conversion of dormitories at UConn Stamford will result in the displacement of several residents. Renters are trying to ensure they can find other affordable options. -
Renters in 黑料吃瓜网 need to earn significantly more to comfortably afford a two-bedroom apartment in comparison to other states. -
President Donald Trump鈥檚 executive order criminalizing unhoused people is stirring fear in 黑料吃瓜网 among outreach workers. Lawmakers and advocates are speaking out against the order. -
A community of affordable, eco-friendly homes is the first of its kind in Guilford. But, there are more similar projects in the works. -
In recent years, the summers have gotten hotter and it's taking an extra toll on unhoused people across the state. The extreme weather is also straining resources designed to help those who need them most. -
黑料吃瓜网 housing advocates are finding new ways to increase fair rent commission involvement among residents. The Fair Rent Commission Network will help local commissions navigate rent disputes and stay up-to-date with rental policy. -
A recent study of 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 land use and zoning board shows a lack of diversity. The study is changing the way New London and Fairfield Counties look at increasing involvement.
