Redevelopment Agency

At the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, all of our energies and resources go into enhancing the physical, economic, and social environment of the Norwalk community.

We work here. We live here. We're proud of - and know firsthand - Norwalk's present advantages and future opportunities.

Notices 

30 Monroe Street Brownfields Remediation - Public Comment Period and Public Hearing
The Norwalk Redevelopment Agency intends to use funding provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in order to remediate 30 Monroe Street, Norwalk, CT 06854, also referred to as the South Norwalk Train Station. A 30 day public comment period begins on Thursday, May 4, 2023 and ends on Friday June 2, 2023 to receive public comments on the Community Relations Plan, Remedial Action Plan and Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives. All comments must be received in writing via mail or email. A virtual public hearing will occur on May 25, 2023 at 4 PM. Please see the below notices for additional information. Physical copies of the below documents are available upon request. Contact Stephen Ivan at 203-505-8925 or via email at sivan@norwalkct.gov for additional assistance. 

For Vendors

RFP

Grant & Project Management Services RFP

The Norwalk Redevelopment Agency (Agency) is soliciting proposals from qualified Grant and Project Management Consultants to manage a variety of brownfield cleanup, infrastructure improvement, and redevelopment grants and projects. Since 2020 several state and federal grants have been awarded to the Agency, including from the USEPA Brownfield Cleanup, DECD Brownfield Municipal, DECD CT Community Challenge, and DECD Community Investment Fund Programs. These grants are funding a series of environmental, infrastructure, and development projects in the center of Norwalk.

Full RFP

Critical Dates:

  • RFP issued: May 26, 2023
  • Virtual Informational Session (optional): Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 11:00 AM EST
  • Deadline for proposal questions: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 4:00 PM EST (Any questions about the RFP must be submitted by email to jhopkins@norwalkct.gov.)
  • Questions and answers made available: Friday, June 16, 2023 | 4:00 PM EST
    • Questions and Answer Addendum
  • Deadline to submit proposals: Friday, June 30, 2023 4:00 PM EST

Resources

Redevelopment & Urban Renewal Plans (according to State Statute 132)

For Public Comment

Community Arts & Cultural Sponsorship Program

For The Public

Harbor Loop Trail/SoNo Wharf 

The City of Norwalk and Norwalk Redevelopment Agency are working with a consulting firm on the design and engineering of integral segments of the Norwalk River Valley Trail that will connect the existing trail and complete the Harbor Loop along the east bank of the Norwalk River, and of SoNo Wharf as a green space to include the continuation of the trail north. To learn more, visit the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency's website.

South Norwalk Train Station Area Study

The South Norwalk Station Area Study final report is available here or on the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency's website.

Mathews Park Master Site Plan

Draft Mathews Park Master Plan
The Norwalk Redevelopment Agency is currently seeking feedback on a set of proposed draft recommendations for improving Mathews Park. We are asking that the public review the two presentations from our public meetings and submit any feedback to ckramer@norwalkct.org by 4:00pm on Friday July 30th. This feedback will help inform our efforts to submit a final set of recommendations to the City for how to improve Mathews Park.

Webster Street Lot Community Listening Session

The redevelopment of the Webster Street Lot represents a significant opportunity in the heart of South Norwalk to generate value for the community through a high-quality redevelopment project. 

The first community listening session happened in March and a second, happening in May, will also be a hybrid event with the in-person portion again taking place at the South Norwalk Library. To watch recordings and view the developer's presentation, use the link below.