Bridgeport Hopes To Bring Mixed-Use Developments To Downtown

Bridgeport CT

07 March, 2022

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BRIDGEPORT, CT — Bridgeport is seeking proposals from developers to transform two city-owned sites into multi-story complexes with both residential and business components. The city of Bridgeport's Office of Planning and Economic Development Department has posted two requests for proposals for the development of two city-owned sites in the downtown area. "These properties are just a block away from our transit center," said Thomas Gill, director of the Office of Planning and Economic Development, in a city news release. "That makes them highly attractive. So we anticipate a strong response from the development community and we're looking forward to continuing the momentum of this downtown renaissance. Right now, residential occupancy is effectively at 100 percent and the retail and restaurant offerings have grown into an eclectic blend that really gives the city a distinct identity." Bridgeport is seeking proposals from developers interested in constructing multi-story residential complexes, with street-level retail or restaurants, or community facilities. The parcels being offered represent over 26,000 square feet of developable land: Golden Hill Court157 – 171 Golden Hill St.9,147 square feet (0.21 acres) Responses due 2 p.m. April 7Main & Middle1200, 1214, 1218 Main St. and 207 Middle St. 17,424 square feet (0.4 acres)Responses due 2 p.m. April 14After the RFP closes, the city will examine and evaluate all responsive proposals. Bridgeport expects to conclude its selection process and enter into development agreements by summer. "This is another positive step towards strengthening the downtown, which is really beginning to emerge as (a) diverse, thriving neighborhood," Mayor Joe Ganim said in a city news release. "Its amenities have substantially grown in the areas of education, arts and entertainment; and this new development will add to that by creating new opportunities for people to live, work, and play right here in the center city." For more information or a copy of the RFP, visit bridgeportct.gov/purchasing and click "Current Bids on BidSync," or contact the city directly at 203-576-7221.