Community Development

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• DECD Brownfield Liability Relief Programs

  The Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment (DECD/OBRD) offers two liability relief programs.

• The Brownfield Remediation & Revitalization Program

  Learn more about the Brownfield Remediation & Revitalization Program.

• The Abandoned Brownfield Cleanup Program

  Learn more about the Abandoned Brownfield Cleanup Liability Relief Program.

• Community Development Corporation (CDC) Certification Process

  Per Public Act 24-151, Sections 118-121, Community Development Corporations (CDCs) must be certified by the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to be eligible for grants from the Community Investment Fund 2030 or other discretionary funds as they become available.

• Brownfield Remediation and Development

  Information on funding and links to resources from the Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD).

• Downtown Revitalization

  Find out about programs and services available to assist in the revitalizations of Connecticut’s vital downtown business districts.

• Municipal Development

  Find programs to assist in building strong town centers, revitalizing downtowns, providing infrastructure, and strengthening communities.

• Transit-Oriented Development & Responsible Growth

  Learn more about efforts to fund transit programs that will improve economic development while demonstrating responsible growth.

• Waterfront Development

  Find out about programs designed to enhance, support and protect Connecticut’s shoreline communities and business districts.

• Help Working with Other Agencies

  Access a list of resources in state, regional and federal offices across Connecticut.

• Strategic Planning Assistance

  Find support and services to assist with community development projects and planning.

• OBRD Funding Process

  Find links to presentations from the 2016 Brownfield Client Workshop.

• Contract and Project Assistance

  Access engineering and construction support services for programs administered by the Office of Capital Projects and other DECD offices.

• Project Compliance

  Find bidding, contracting, and construction guidelines for professional services and project planning.

• Brownfield Remediation Standard Regulations (RSRs)

  Find guidance and information on Connecticut’s Remediation Regulations.