The Capital City Economic Development Authority's web site contains information and graphics on several downtown development projects that the CCEDA is involved in.
The Capital City Economic Development Authority is a quasi-public state agency created in 1998 to manage state investment in the revitalization of Hartford. In conjunction with the Office of Policy and Management and the Department of Public Works, CCEDA oversees construction of the Connecticut Convention Center.
CCEDA funded the construction of the University of Connecticut stadium at Rentschler Field, the new downtown campus of Capital City Community College and several downtown housing projects. Published by Capital City Economic Development Authority Capital City Economic Development Authority
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Link: /Issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/cceda.asp
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The proposed the ten-year City of Hartford Capital Improvement Plan is presented in to parts: a budget and a description. Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/wsd_032309.asp
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This report is an update on the various planning and development projects undertaken by the City of Hartford Department of Development Services. (PDF document, 73 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Department of Development Services City of Hartford, Department of Development Services
; Publication Date: January 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/DowntownDevelopment/Project_Updates-January_2013.pdf
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The City of Hartford is considering putting the operation of parking facilities and on-street parking out to bid. This presentation is one of a series as public input on such a plan is sought. (PDF document, 40 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: November 16, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/ParkingConcession_11_16_10_presentation.pdf
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The National Park Service is undertaking a special resource study of the Coltsville Industrial Historic District to determine the national significance, suitability, and feasibility of making it a part of the national park system. Published by The National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior The National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Link: /Issues/wsd/DowntownDevelopment/coltsville_study.asp
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The design concept for a redesign of Trinity Street and the Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park as of Nov. 2005. The estimated date for the final design is July 2006. Published by Capital Region Council of Governments Capital Region Council of Governments
; Publication Date: November 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/parks/archredesign.pdf
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The Action Strategy is a set of actions to be implemented in downtown Hartford. It is a MetroHartford Millennium Project led by the Hartford Downtown Council in partnership with the City of Hartford and the Connecticut Capitol Region Growth Council. The focus of the Action Strategy is one of action -- short, medium and long term. (The Greenberg Report) PDF document -- 125 pages -- 35 mb, or view chapters; Published by Urban Strategies, Inc. Urban Strategies, Inc.
; Publication Date: December 1998
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/default.asp
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Metro Hartford Alliance
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This report provides information about the current state of the downtown Hartford retail market. This report is the first of what will be bi-annual reports that will help guide discussion and decisions regarding retail needs and opportunities. The Hartford Economic Development Division staff collected the information from City assessment records, property owners, tenants, real estate brokers and general observation. (PDF document, 10 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: July 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/DowntownRetailRealEstate.pdf
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The MetroHartford Alliance proposes to support the City’s Department of Development Services Division of Planning by developing, with the City, HARTFORD 2010: A Vision and Action Strategy (the “Framework”). The Framework will build on the considerable accomplishments of the past five years and be designed specifically to attract additional private investment in the City through a series of targeted capital investments. Published by MethroHartford Alliance MethroHartford Alliance
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Link: /harford2010/default.asp
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To build on the work accomplished in the Hartford 2010 Report by Ken Greenberg, Trident Implementation Committee and six Trident Steering Committees, were charged to further refine and prioritize the Hartford 2010 recommendations and provide input, feedback and recommendations. This report compiles the work of these various committees. (PDF document, 34 pages) Published by MetroHartford Alliance MetroHartford Alliance
; Publication Date: September 2009
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Link: /hartford2010/docs/H2010_Final_Report.pdf
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City of Hartford, Development Services
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A video of the June 5, 2007, Hartford 2010 Press Conference, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: June 5, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_06_05_2007.asp
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The City of Hartford and the MetroHartford Alliance are developing a strategic framework called Hartford 2010 that will build on the accomplishments of the past five years in revitalizing Hartford. Urban Designer, Ken Greenberg is leading a Consultant team that is assisting the City and the Alliance in this effort. Hartford 2010, begun in May, will be several months in duration and will reflect the community’s vision for a dynamic, livable, healthy, and economically vibrant city. As part of Phase I of the project, three public meetings were held to describe Hartford 2010 and to solicit input from Hartford stakeholders. This is the presentation made at the meeting. Published by MetroHartford Alliance MetroHartford Alliance
; Publication Date: July 11, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/region/july11presentation.asp
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Hartford 2010
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The City of Hartford and the MetroHartford Alliance are developing a strategic framework called Hartford 2010 that will build on the accomplishments of the past five years in revitalizing Hartford. Urban Designer, Ken Greenberg is leading a Consultant team that is assisting the City and the Alliance in this effort. Hartford 2010, begun in May 2006, will reflect the community’s vision for a dynamic, livable, healthy, and economically vibrant city. As part of Phase II of the project, several public meetings were held to describe Hartford 2010 and to report on the strategic framework to Hartford stakeholders. This is the presentation made at the meeting. Published by MetroHartford Alliance MetroHartford Alliance
; Publication Date: January 22, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Region/wsd_012307.asp
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Hartford 2010
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A video recording of the July 11, 2006 community program, Hartford 2010: Ken Greenberg's Presentation: Public Meeting, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: July 11, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_07_11_2006.asp
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A video recording of the January 23, 2007 community program, Hartford 2010: Revitalizing Hartford Meeting with Ken Greenberg, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: January 23, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_01_23_2007.asp
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In early October, 2006, property owners in Downtown, Asylum Hill and a portion of Farmington Avenue had a unique opportunity to take control of their own destiny. Property owners voted on a City referendum to establish a business improvement district (BID); a logical next step in Hartford’s revitalization. Widely credited with transforming commercial districts in other cities, BIDs have become important economic engines in hundreds of cities across the country. The BID model empowers property owners by placing control of the district’s affairs in the owner’s hands. Property owners develop a vision for their district and manage programs that help it succeed. The goal of the proposed Hartford BID is a safe, clean, well-managed district that can successfully compete as an attractive location for business, tourism, entertainment and dining, shopping and living. Published by Hartford Business Improvement District Hartford Business Improvement District
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Link: /issues/wsd/DowntownDevelopment/wsd_101106.asp
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A Powerpoint presentation which summarizes the findings of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), in conjunction with MetroHartford Alliance and the City of Hartford, focusing on the development of Asylum Hill, Downtown, and Northeast neighborhoods. (Powerpoint presentation, 60 slides) Published by MetroHartford Alliance MetroHartford Alliance
; Publication Date: September 23, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/Hartford.ppt
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A report prepared for Mayor Eddie Perez on the feasibility of building an arena of approximately 800,000 square feet in size. Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/DowntownDevelopment/arena_study.asp
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A video of the April 18, 2007 community program, Hartford's Next Generation of Development: Bullish, Bubble, or Bust?, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: April 18, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_04_18_2007.asp
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A video of the December 8, 2010 community program, HartfordInfo Today: 2011 - A Really Big Year for Hartford, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: December 8, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_12_08_2010.asp
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A video of the October 27, 2010 community program, Interstate 84 Viaduct Study Community Summit, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: October 27, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_10_27_2010.asp
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A newsletter documenting progress in the study of the I-84 Aetna Viaduct in Hartford by The Hub of Hartford Steering Committee. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by Capitol Region Council of Governments Capitol Region Council of Governments
; Publication Date: March 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Transportation/wsd_031510.asp
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A newsletter documenting progress in the study of the I-84 Aetna Viaduct in Hartford by The Hub of Hartford Steering Committee. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by Capitol Region Council of Governments Capitol Region Council of Governments
; Publication Date: October 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Transportation/20101022ViaductNewsletter3.pdf
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A presentation made at the first public workshop on the future of the Aetna viaduct, held on November 19, 2009. (PDf document, 69 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
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Link: /issues/wsd/transportation/viaduct_public_presentation_111909.pdf
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The iQuilt plan is downtown Hartford’s exciting urban design strategy for walkability and creative placemaking. It capitalizes on two of Hartford’s greatest strengths: its extraordinary concentration of arts, cultural and landscape assets and its exceptionally compact downtown. The cultural assets are physically close, but the pedestrian links between them are often weak. The iQuilt Plan strengthens those links. It offers an array of physical and programmatic improvements to the pedestrian network of public space – parks, plazas, streets, and sidewalks. (PDF document, 63 pages) Published by iQuilt Partnership iQuilt Partnership
; Publication Date: January 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/downtowndevelopment/iQuilt_Overview.pdf
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This is a pdf version of the PowerPoint presentation made at a public forum at the Hartford Public Library on November 25, 2010, by the iQuilt planners and partners. The presentation includes a project update, the renderings of the project. The presentation was led by project planning principal and Hartford native Doug Suisman, of Suisman Urban Design of Los Angeles.. (PDF document, 116 pages) Published by Suisman Urban Design Suisman Urban Design
; Publication Date: December 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/artsandculture/iQuilt_Library_presentation_Dec _2010.pdf
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Ken Greenberg gave this presentation at the MetroHartford Alliance Rising Star Breakfast, outlining his vision for integrated urban design strategies for Hartford, Hartford 2010. (PDF file, 57 pages, 12 MB) Published by Greenberg Consultants, Inc. Greenberg Consultants, Inc.
; Publication Date: May 9, 2006
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Link: /Issues/wsd/DowntownDevelopment/HartfordRisingStarMay_9_061.pdf
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Center Church has been approached by the City of Hartford to house a winter shelter for 50 homeless men each night from December 1st 2009 - March 31st 2010, daily, from 7pm - 7am in the basement dining room of the church. This letter outlines the specifics of the proposal. (PDF document, 7 pages). Published by Center Church Center Church
; Publication Date: October 28, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Homelessness/CenterChurch.pdf
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In response to the advancing age of the Hartford Civic Center and recent competitive changes in the Hartford public assembly facility market, the Connecticut Development Authority (CDA) commissioned a report evaluating the long-term future of the Center, including potential renovations to the facility or the eventual replacement of the Center with a new arena in Hartford. (PDF document, 165 pages). Published by Connecticut Development Authority Connecticut Development Authority
; Publication Date: August 4, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/downtowndevelopment/Civic_Center_analysis.pdf
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Mayor Pedro E. Segarra unveiled both an immediate and long-term vision to grow Hartford, create jobs, and embrace a more positive and productive future. In his speech, the Mayor made several major announcements and emphasized collaboration and creative thinking in order to move the City forward. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: January 11, 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/SegarraRisingStarBreakfastSpeech.pdf
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A quarterly publication designed to share Mayor Perez's primary goals, objectives and accomplishments. The Fall 2004 issue includes updates on the Hilton Hotel, the Office of Constituent Services, education of Hartford youth, quality of life, and downtown development. (PDF document, six pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: Fall 2004
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Link: /issues/wsd/government/MayorUpdateFall2004.pdf
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The first edition of the One City One Plan newsletter focuses on City parks, and grant applications for the Albany Avenue Street Improvement Project, and others. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Department of Development Services, Planning Division City of Hartford, Department of Development Services, Planning Division
; Publication Date: August 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/OneCityOnePlanNewsltrAug2010.pdf
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In Mayor Segarra's statement about his accomplishments in his first 100 days in office, he states that he has set in motion plans to demolish the infamous "Butt Ugly Building" on Main Street, championed a citywide effort to clean up parks and scaled back on city staff by consolidating several offices. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: October 1, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/government/PedroSegarra100DaysSpeech.pdf
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These drawings show the proposed development of Plaza Mayor, on the corner of Main St and Park St. The plans include 30,000 square feet for retail, 10,000 square feet for a banquet hall, and about 35-45 residential units that will equal about 60,000 square feet of living space. There will also be a public plaza in the center for community gatherings. These plans were presented by the developer, Plaza Mayor, LLC, at public meetings in September and October 2006. Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: October 11, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/plaza_mayor.asp
Plaza Mayor, LLC
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The Constitution Plaza East Project is located at the front door the City’s Downtown near the Connecticut River. This Redevelopment Plan provides for the creation of a signature building or buildings containing a unified, mixed use development with office space, residential units and ground floor retail, all located within high-rise buildings. (PDF document, 33 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Development Services City of Hartford, Development Services
; Publication Date: September 11, 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment.ConstitutionPlazaEastRedevelopmentPlan.pdf
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This Redevelopment Plan proposes to revitalize a section of Hartford’s Downtown through a series of proposed public and private investments. The Downtown North Project consists of 81 properties in an area generally located to the north of downtown Hartford along the northern side of I-84. (PDF document, 61 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Development Services City of Hartford, Development Services
; Publication Date: September 11, 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/DowntownNorthRedevelopmentPlan.pdf
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A summary of the discussion at the first public workshop on the future of the Aetna viaduct, held on November 19, 2009. (PDF document, 9 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
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Link: /issues/wsd/transportation/Summary_I84_Wrkshop1.pdf
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Analyzes the impact of six projects related to Adriaen's Landing: Marriott Hotel, retail and entertainment spaces, Class A office space, residential housing, parking garages and infrastructure improvements. (PDF Document, 39 pages) Published by Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis, Department of Economics, University of Connecticut Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis, Department of Economics, University of Connecticut
; Publication Date: February 24, 2000
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Link: /issues/wsd/downtowndevelopment/adriaen_landing_complementary_components_final_report.pdf
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A audio recording of the December 14, 2006 community program, Property Taxes - The Real Story, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: December 14, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_12_14_2006.asp
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This website presents information about the I-84 Hartford Project is a Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) project to address structural deficiencies within the I-84 corridor approximately between Flatbush Avenue (Exit 45) and the I-91 interchange in Hartford. The I-84 Hartford Project will examine the feasibility of a wide range of concepts and, in collaboration with state and federal agencies, stakeholders, and the public, make a final recommendation on how to reconstruct this section of the I-84 corridor. Published by The I-84 Project The I-84 Project
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Link: /issues/wsd/transportation/wsd_071413.asp
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The goal of the iQuilt Plan is to connect cultural assets in Hartford to create a more vibrant, walkable, sustainable city and downtown. This page collects various documents, presentations and news articles on the topic. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
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Link: /issues/wsd/downtowndevelopment/wsd_iquilt_wrapper.asp
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This pocket guide is a handy abbreviated version of the full iQuilt Plan Overview, released in January 2012. (PDF document, 19 pages) Published by iQuilt Partnership iQuilt Partnership
; Publication Date: January 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/downtowndevelopment/iquilt_pocket_guide.pdf
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"The iQuilt” is a loose grid of park-to-river pedestrian routes which would weave together Hartford's key cultural sites and institutions around the theme of cultural innovation. Currently taking place throughout 2011, the iQuilt Phase 2 focuses on the design of three key elements: iQuilt Strategic Plan, GreenWalk Master Plan, and Connecticut Square Master Plan. (PDF document, 53 pages) Published by Bushnell Center for Performing Arts Bushnell Center for Performing Arts
; Publication Date: May 31, 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/DowntownDevelopment/wsd_iquilt_phase2.asp
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Greater Hartford Arts Council
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A document which outlines a new concept plan for Hartford which promotes a formal development of what is called “The iQuilt”, a loose grid of park-to-river pedestrian routes which would weave together Hartford’s key cultural sites and institutions around the theme of cultural innovation. (PDF document, 10 pages) Published by Bushnell Center for Performing Arts Bushnell Center for Performing Arts
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Link: /issues/wsd/artsandculture/iQuilt.pdf
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Greater Hartford Arts Council
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A periodic newsletter of the Adriaen's Landing District, highlighting the new developments in Hartford and East Hartford along the Connecticut River and in downtown Hartford. (PDF document, 3 pages) Published by Capital City Economic Development Authority Capital City Economic Development Authority
; Publication Date: September 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/DowntownDevelopment/wsd_090109.asp
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A video recording of the April 21, 2009 community program, Understanding City Services: Development Services, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: April 21, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_04_21_2009.asp
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This report is a reflection of the ideas and hard work of a range of experts — practitioners, political leaders, and scholars — who have dedicated their time and energy to making older small cities better places to live. (PDF document, 56 pages) Published by Policy Link Policy Link
; Publication Date: 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/Voices_from_Forgotten_Cities.pdf
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MIT School of Architecture and Planning
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CHAPA
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The elevated section of I-84, known as the Aetna Viaduct, is deteriorating. This document, based on a PowerPoint presentation from the forum, describes the situation as an opportunity to re-imagine the entire central area of Hartford building on the tenents of responsible growth, improved regional transportation, and intermodalism. Published by Hub of Hartford Steering Committee Hub of Hartford Steering Committee
; Publication Date: June 12, 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/Transportation/wsd_061208.asp
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