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Community & Business Services

Community & Business Services

We work with the community and businesses to help navigate the local development processes, assist with project financing, and develop creative strategies for investment.

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Infrastructure & Technology

Infrastructure and technology provide a framework for future private investment. Technological advances occur rapidly, and our infrastructure should adapt over time as services and utilities evolve.

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South Norwalk

Housing & Real Estate Development

As an urban community with a vibrant history and many economic and cultural opportunities, Norwalk is poised to see growth in the near future.

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Key Performance Metrics

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70% Increase

in Assessed Value

Redevelopment projects over the 10 year period of 2005-2014 had a net gain in assessed value at 70%.*

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1,000+ New Jobs

in Norwalk

Redevelopment Projects are estimated to have generated 1k+ new jobs* in Norwalk (2005-2014).

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$45M+

in Grant Funds

The RDA has received $45M+ in grant funds from 2003 to 2021.

*SOURCE: Fiscal and Economic Impact Analysis: Norwalk Redevelopment Projects Prepared for the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency By W-ZHA, LLC

Project Spotlight

South Norwalk Station Area Study

South Norwalk Train Station Area

Under the guidance of the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency and the City of Norwalk, a study of the area surrounding the South Norwalk Train Station is currently underway.

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Webster Lot Redevelopment

Mathews Park

The Webster Street Lot represents a significant opportunity in the heart of South Norwalk to generate value for the community through a high-quality redevelopment project.

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Streetscape at Pinnacle Site

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This project includes infrastructure and streetscape improvements as well as a mixed-use development on West Ave, partially funded through a $3M grant from the state DECD.

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Projects Map

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News

By Brian Bidolli October 16, 2025
News & Updates TOPICS: From the Desk of the Executive Director • Greenest City in Connecticut • For Vendors: Webster Lot RFP • South Norwalk Lexington & South Main Community Development Plan • Brownfield Clean-up Project: South Norwalk Train Station • Pinnacle Streetscapes • Columbus Court • South Norwalk Improvement Program • Historic Façade Improvement Program
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By Katie O'Leary November 14, 2024
News & Updates TOPICS: SoNo Train Station Area • Residential Improvement Projects • Pinnacle Infrastructure and Streetscapes • MLK Corridor Equitable Mobility Enhancement • South Norwalk Lexington and South Main Community Development Plan • CDBG Con Plan • Current Community Engagement
Norwalk, CT
June 13, 2024
News & Updates TOPICS: Sustainable & Resilient Norwalk • SoNo Community Development Plan • Housing Initiatives • Current & Upcoming Community Engagement
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