It’s notorious, dangerous, unhealthy and prison-like. Mayor Joe Ganim and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal on Friday announced that they are urging the federal Department of
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Category: Development and Zoning
Dissing Bridgeport Promise, Mohegan Sun Eyes Boston’s Billion Casino
A year ago Mohegan Sun made a big P/R splash, announcing an exclusive three-year partnership agreement with the city-owned Webster Bank Arena involving concerts, sporting
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Ganim Demolishes West End Eyesore, Visible From I-95, For New Housing
With Mayor Joe Ganim behind the controls of a Stamford Wrecking demolition truck, city officials on Tuesday began clearance of the vacant United Pattern Company building
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Bassick Scion Urges Preservation Of High School’s Architectural History
E. Webb Bassick IV, oldest survivor of 4 generations of Bassicks with a deep industrial and philanthropic history in Bridgeport, issued this letter to municipal
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(Tabled) Zoners To Consider Private Sector Proposal For Sacred Heart Housing
Update: This item was tabled. The Planning & Zoning Commission tonight (Monday) at 6:30 is scheduled to hear an application by the ABS Capital Company
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Preserve Bassick High School, An Honorable Landmark
Charles Brilvitch is a Bridgeport treasure who spent decades marinating in the city’s architectural history, something that requires endurance, passion and love for the things
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Trump Wanted To Build A Racetrack Here–City Positions To Resume Airport Commercial Passenger Service
Connecticut’s largest city navigates a bumpy flight pattern with the airport it owns. That’s because Sikorsky Memorial Airport is located in Stratford. Really? By the
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A Cherry Development For Bridgeport
From Jordan Grice, CT Post: Though it took years to come together, Bridgeport’s Cherry Street Lofts are leased up and preparing for new residents. Following
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