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Council hears proposal to transfer four vacant parcels to Habitat for Humanity for owner‑occupied homes
Summary
Mayor Arulampalam presented a resolution to convey four city parcels to Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut to build four owner‑occupied residences. The parcels are in the Northeast NRZ; no public speakers registered and the matter was sent to the PDNH committee for further review.
John Gale, meeting host, said Mayor Arulampalam submitted a resolution to transfer four vacant city parcels to Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut for development of four owner‑occupied homes.
The parcels listed in the hearing were: 495–1 Acton Street; 501–503 Garden Street; 610–612 Garden Street; and 100–158 Vine Street, all located within the Northeast NRZ, the host said. The mayor’s resolution would transfer the parcels for no consideration, according to the hearing remarks.
Why it matters: The proposed transfers would put four parcels into a nonprofit homebuilding program focused on owner‑occupied housing. Habitat for Humanity has previously built in Hartford, the host said, and the transfer is presented as a continuation of that work.
No members of the public registered to speak in favor or opposition at the Sept. 15 hearing, and the council did not vote. Council President Shirley Surgeon said the proposals will be presented at the PDNH committee for a full staff presentation and public comment before the council considers a recommendation.
The public‑hearing record did not include construction timelines, financing sources, or deed restrictions; the PDNH committee presentation was identified as the next step for those details.
