Peering out over Bridgeport Harbor on Monday, Springfield Massachusetts business community leader Nancy Creed marveled at a new marina in an urban environment. “It’s a
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Category: Development and Zoning
Concert Amphitheater Progressing For 2020 Opening
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: There is an L-shaped trench in the outfield, in front of the darkened scoreboard, signaling the start of construction of
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Groundbreaking For East End Grocery Store Anticipated This Summer
Anthony Stewart, managing partner of city-based Ashlar Construction, has joined forces with Bridgeport Landing Development, operators of the Steelpointe Harbor redevelopment area, as equity partners for a
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Ganim Announces Modest Election-Year Tax Cut
From Mayor Joe Ganim, in open letter to city residents: This week, I will present my budget to the Bridgeport City Council. I will also
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Moore Provides State Development Chief Tour Of City Projects
State Senator Marilyn Moore, Mayor Joe Ganim’s chief election-year opponent, toured city development initiatives with David Lehman, Connecticut’s new economic development leader. This week, Senator Marilyn
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Feds Approve Gaming Amendment For Tribal Nations, MGM Weighs Legal Challenge
The U.S. Department of Interior on Thursday approved a gaming amendment paving the way for Connecticut’s two tribal nations to build a casino in East
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Public Hearings Scheduled For Draft Of “Plan Bridgeport”
News release from Mayor’s Office: The City of Bridgeport’s Planning Department has completed a draft of “Plan Bridgeport,” the city’s ten-year master plan for conservation
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Gaming Bills Advance Legislative Committee, But Hurdles Remain For Passage
The state legislature’s Public Safety and Security Committee on Tuesday advanced several gaming-related bills including a proposal for the creation of a Connecticut Gaming Commission
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