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The opinion article asserts that the decisions regarding the zone change represent a triumph for the neighborhood, applauding the City Council's new housing policy and acknowledging the positive roles played by the City Planning Commission and City…

Four attorneys who own property in the Hungerford Street neighborhood are appealing a zone change, contending that it does not align with public welfare and fails to address the broader needs of the community.

The Hartford City Council voted 8-0 to proceed with a "down zone" initiative along Hungerford Street and Broad Street, marking the city's first transition from commercial to residential zoning in an effort to reshape the urban landscape.

Public hearing proposed zone change where the Hartford Street Block Club scored a major victory in terms of support
3-50 opposition; residents argue commercial use of property has caused speculation, deterioration, increased traffic, and…

Fair Housing has been a subsequent housing struggle that unfortunately continues today. Due to discriminatory practices in housing, the Fair Housing Act was passed as law in 1968. However, that did not end the regime of discriminatory behavior that…

Vecinos Unidos representatives have met several times with officials at the Connecticut Bank & Trust Co., holders of the mortgage for 26 Cedar St., pictured above. The first floor occupants, the Santana family, must contend with broken porch…

The Connecticut Housing Investment Fund emphasizes that reinvestment in urban neighborhoods can occur without displacing long-term residents. Planners are actively devising strategies for development that aim to preserve both ethnic and economic…

Residents in Dauntless Lane who previously formed a tenant association have made improvements that they promised. Street lights have been implemented, management has added locks on doors and windows and high chain-link fences have been put up.

Residents who face home security problems form a Tenants Association that will serve as a liaison between residents and the building's management. They called public meetings to establish priorities to discuss and even proposed possible…

Republic Councilman John Cunnane proposes an ordinance that would designate an area as being residential property only.