Hartford is one of five capitals nationwide to receive an award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today for environmentally smart community development.
The Connecticut capital will receive the assistance as part of the Greening America’s Capitals program where the EPA, U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development fund the development of a vision to build distinctive, environmentally friendly neighborhoods that incorporate green building and infrastructure strategies.
The money for Hartford will fund a re-imagining of the Capitol Avenue area that includes the Connecticut State Capitol and Legislative Building, the State Library, the Supreme Court, the State Armory and several residential and retail areas. The improvements will focus on roads and public transportation, public open spaces, stormwater management and cultural assets.
“This work further refines and brings to life our newly adopted ‘One City, One Plan’ for conservation and development. Combine this with the EPA expertise, and we will create a healthier, greener, and better connected Hartford, giving our historic city and 21st technology edge,” said Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra in a statement.
Boston, Charleston, W.V., Jefferson City, Mo. and Little Rock, Ark. were the other recipients.
