Around the Local

A former Konica Minolta office building in Windsor, Connecticut has been sold for $2.7 million to developers planning to convert the property into approximately 300 residential housing units. The redevelopment project represents a significant conversion of commercial office space to address Connecticut's housing needs, following trends of adaptive reuse in the post-pandemic commercial real estate market.
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Local authorities have approved plans to convert a Residence Inn extended-stay hotel in Shelton, Connecticut into 96 apartment units. The adaptive reuse project reflects ongoing efforts to address housing shortages by repurposing existing commercial hospitality properties into residential units. The conversion is part of broader trends in Connecticut to increase housing supply through creative redevelopment of underutilized commercial properties.
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New Haven officials have approved a development plan to convert vacant lots on Starr Street into new housing units. The project aims to address urban blight by transforming underutilized vacant land into residential development, contributing to the city's housing stock while revitalizing the neighborhood. The approval represents part of New Haven's broader strategy to increase affordable housing options and improve community development.
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The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a stop work order on August 22, 2025, halting construction of the Revolution Wind project, which was 80% complete with all offshore foundations installed and 45 of 65 wind turbines in place. The $4 billion offshore wind farm was designed to power over 350,000 homes and was slated for completion by end of 2026. Connecticut and Rhode Island have filed lawsuits to overturn the order, citing national security concerns without identified legal violations.
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Microsoft unveils ambitious plans for what it claims will be the world's most advanced AI data center, representing a massive infrastructure project that will create significant opportunities for electrical contractors and IBEW members. The facility will require extensive electrical work, including advanced power systems, cooling infrastructure, and specialized electrical installations to support cutting-edge artificial intelligence computing operations. The project exemplifies the growing demand for skilled electrical workers in the expanding AI and data center sector. Source: blogs.microsoft.com
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