New London council votes to join state redevelopment authority; one councilor objects

Feb 19, 2025

The City Council voted to adopt a resolution joining the Connecticut Municipal Redevelopment Authority, a step council supporters said will improve access to state development funds; one councilor expressed reservations about transparency and local oversight.

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The New London City Council on Feb. 18 voted to adopt a resolution to join the Connecticut Municipal Redevelopment Authority (MRDA), a state-level redevelopment body that proponents said can open additional funding sources for transit-oriented development and adaptive reuse projects.

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