The state has selected developers to create a new transit-oriented, mixed-use community adjacent to New Haven’s Union Station, and says it’s actively pursuing another project in Stamford.
The $316.1 million New Haven project will convert underused state-owned land at Union Station into a development anchored by two, 16-story towers housing 470 new apartments, including 118 affordable units.
Gilbane Development Company and MURAL Real Estate Partners have been selected to lead the project.
In addition to the housing, the development will include 28,000 square feet of retail and commercial space, 26,000 square feet of residential amenities, and 294 parking spaces.
The first phase of construction is scheduled to begin in late 2026 and be completed by early 2028. The second phase will start in August 2029, and wrap up by November 2031.
“This is exactly the kind of forward-thinking development we need to see more of in Connecticut,” Gov. Ned Lamont said. “We’re creating new housing, including affordable units, while strengthening public transit and growing the local economy. It’s a win for New Haven and a model for the rest of the state.”
In addition to the New Haven site, the Connecticut Department of Transportation will issue a request for proposals this summer for another transit-oriented development project in Stamford.
The department is also studying 18 state-owned parking lots for potential transit-oriented development projects including sites in Branford, Darien, Fairfield, Stratford, Wallingford, Waterbury, West Haven and Wilton.
