[MikefromCT]

If the city can get actual taxpaying businesses in that stretch of Albany Ave as opposed to a nonprofit or yet another storefront church, it will be a win for the neighborhood. That section of 44 has been a major eyesore for so long, and it's this easternmost strip of the Ave that's still neglected. It's the only part of Albany that really has an intimidating appearance. Everywhere else has been cleaned up. Granted, there's still plenty of criminal activity here, but it's now mostly confined to late at night, and it doesn't seem to be as prevalent as it was a few years ago.

[ConnecticutSir]

Plans to open XL Center sportsbook move forward; could debut in September




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Article: https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/art...-debut-in-sept

[mdovell]

The other part about hotels is the rise of a airbnb. If city residents can rent out their homes all the better.

[ConnecticutSir]

Spinnaker outlines plans to add three buildings, 166 additional apartments to downtown Hartford development plan





Article: https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/art...ts-to-downtown

[ConnecticutSir]

Hartford has been ranked as WalletHub's 48th best state capital for 2022

https://wallethub.com/edu/best-state-capitals/19030

[RunD1987]

Originally Posted by MikefromCT

If the city can get actual taxpaying businesses in that stretch of Albany Ave as opposed to a nonprofit or yet another storefront church, it will be a win for the neighborhood. That section of 44 has been a major eyesore for so long, and it's this easternmost strip of the Ave that's still neglected. It's the only part of Albany that really has an intimidating appearance. Everywhere else has been cleaned up. Granted, there's still plenty of criminal activity here, but it's now mostly confined to late at night, and it doesn't seem to be as prevalent as it was a few years ago.

The density of Hartford is dense. Highway infrastructure adapted to the city. A beltway would of been great nearly impossible. Takes up some land such as where Union Station is. Now converting that parking lot and area to either a food hall/apartment complex. Add in a restaurant/wine bar similar to the Naugatuck atation. Remodel Union Station with the increase in train service now to Springfield/Wallingford. With a walkway to Bushnell Park that is avoidant of pedestrian traffic.

The area of Chapel, Trumbull, Main Street, and Pearl need more local restaurants/local stores/chain stores.

Art and murals on buildings/walls around the City. Have local taggers and artist submit work to the city.

Development around Yard Goat stadium with some high end shops.

More police presence and sub stations.

Improve funding to improve Hartford public school system.

Increase in property tax after 2 years for vacant building owners and decrease for 2 years for property owners with new tenants. 4 year property tax decrease for current land owners with tenants.

[RunD1987]

Originally Posted by ConnecticutSir

This is great news!

Trinity College seeks to partner in development of Hartford’s Parkville innovation district

Article: https://www.courant.com/business/hc-...g0SsXKqW2S2xXA

Big cities are doing it. Get Hartford Healthcare on board. Build research lab. Work with campuses in Hartford to create programs can share at the facility that focus on biotech and biomed like nano technology. Build a park within the campus for the public to use.

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by ConnecticutSir

Hartford has been ranked as WalletHub's 48th best state capital for 2022

https://wallethub.com/edu/best-state-capitals/19030

so, 3rd worst?

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by ConnecticutSir

Hartford has been ranked as WalletHub's 48th best state capital for 2022

https://wallethub.com/edu/best-state-capitals/19030

48th best - lol. Not great, but also unsurprising.

[ConnecticutSir]

Future of Hartford’s ‘Bushnell South’ takes shape with master plan for key property

Article: https://www.courant.com/business/hc-...dbvP5LEMkyFfvs