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Hartford begins demolition of data center for RPI area redevelopment

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What happened

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Hartford officials marked the start of exterior demolition at a five-story former data center located at 150 Windsor St. The city is utilizing $10 million in state funding for the project, which is expected to clear the property by the first quarter of 2027. The demolition is clearing the way for RMS Cos. to build roughly 2,500 apartments in the surrounding neighborhood and on the nearby former Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus.

From hartfordbusiness.com

Why it matters

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The project involves clearing a long-vacant, heavily damaged property to facilitate large-scale residential development. This redevelopment is planned for the area surrounding the former Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus in Hartford.

From hartfordbusiness.com

Who's involved

  • HartfordThe city where the demolition and subsequent residential redevelopment are taking place.
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteThe university campus adjacent to the land being cleared for residential development.
  • Ned LamontThe Governor of Connecticut whose state funding is being used for the demolition.
  • stateThe entity providing $10 million in state funding for the city's redevelopment project.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ConnecticutSpeculative

    Connecticut might see increased tax revenue from the new residential units created by the redevelopment.

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