Connecticut

HARTFORD, CONN. — Connecticut-based developer RMS Cos. has begun construction of the $50 million first phase of Downtown North, a redevelopment project in Hartford that will ultimately add 1,000 new units to the local supply. Phase I of the project will feature studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans, as well as retail and entertainment space and a 330-space parking garage, at Parcel C, located just north of Dunkin’ Donuts Stadium at Main and Trumbull streets. Construction of Phase I is expected to last about 20 months. The entire Downtown North redevelopment is valued at $200 million and will be developed in phases over the next five years.

NEW HAVEN, CONN. — Houston-based Hines has broken ground on The Whit Wooster Square, a 230-unit multifamily project that will be located in New Haven. The property will feature one, two- and three-bedroom units with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes and individual washers and dryers. The project also includes 5,600 square feet of retail space. Residents will have access to amenities such as communal workspaces with private offices, a fitness center with a yoga studio, coffee bar and a rooftop terrace with grilling stations, a bar and lounge seating. Bank of America is financing the project, which will be Hines’ first multifamily development in Connecticut. Completion is slated for summer 2022.