Witness the struggle of those fighting for change in our state’s current housing crisis.
Telling the Story of Housing in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
How are we doing?
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Opponents of the housing bill that passed during the 2025 regular legislative session were concerned that its policies would limit local control on development. Lamont ended up vetoing the omnibus housing bill, saying he wanted more input from town leaders.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s housing crisis still has not improved since the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s according to a new report on community wellbeing by Data Haven.
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Generation Power ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, previously called Operation Fuel, will accept applications until Nov. 10. To help clients plan for their energy needs, the organization shifted from a twice a year application period to four times a year.
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Residents of several apartment complexes in New London are facing a wave of evictions, weeks after the buildings were purchased by a corporate landlord.
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The former Windham No Freeze seasonal homeless shelter is reopening with a new name and building. It's now a year-round shelter called Project HOPE of Eastern ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and offers long term shelter.
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A bill passed last year - which changed the state’s building code to create a pathway for new housing - is now at risk. The change allows for apartment buildings up to five stories to have a single stairway.
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For unhoused residents in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, refusing to part with a pet can be a major barrier to securing shelter. Only one long-term shelter in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø accepts pets, with limitations.
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State lawmakers gathered at Foxwoods Resort Casino today to discuss various housing issues, including what it may take to get the sweeping housing bill approved in an upcoming legislative special session.
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New supportive housing units in Rocky Hill are giving veterans struggling with addictions or mental health issues hope. The first phase, adding six units of supportive housing, is complete.
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Throughout this year, Bethel faced several proposed housing developments, but town officials are looking to increase affordable housing on their terms.
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Over the last 15 years several apartment buildings that incorporate affordable housing and retail space have popped up in downtown Darien, and town officials share what they’ve done right and where there’s room for improvement.
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The former Playtex headquarters in Stamford is set to be demolished, and dozens of townhomes will soon be constructed in its place.