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> The Little Engine that Could
Wall Street Journal: June 11, 2007

In many cities the, hottest development is taking place along the train lines.


> Coloring a 'Brown' Legacy 'Green'
Urban Land: June 2006
Originally a farming community, Naugatuck, Connecticut fell victim to the Industrial Revolution, which turned much of the New England village into a brownfield. Now a developer with a green vision plans to make it a model for sustainable development.


> Redefining Revitalization
Northeast Real Estate Business: December 2005
Naugatuck Renaissance Place is more than just another mixed-use project - the development is one of the first focusing on true revitalization by emphasizing environmentally friendly.

Local News Articles

> Medical center to be built on downtown site.
Republican American: April 11, 2010

The second attempt to clean up a vacant piece of prime commerical property downtown is finally under way.


> Senator promises Naugatuck help for Renaissance Place.
Republican American: April 10, 2010

Those who envision a day when the now dreary downtown business district is booming again received a major boost from a high-ranking government official Friday.


> Rail service demand is high in Waterbury.
Courant.com: October 22, 2009

Rep. Rosa Delauro says she was surprised by what she learned on Monday morning on the 9:15 to Bridgeport.


> Led to be dug up, hauled away.
Republican American: October 21, 2009

The borough will start cleaning a contaminated formal industrial parcel next month.


> Taking a ride on a rail line.
Republican American: October 06, 2009

Rep. Christopher S.Murphy D-5th district and Rep. Rosa Delauro D-3rd district get on the train in Waterbury to Bridgport.


> Naugatuck building could be part of Renaissance Place.
Republican American: August 21, 2009

Saint Mary's hospital of Waterbury will consider building a new medical facility downtown as part of the downtown Renaissance Place revitalization project.


> Naugatuck Mayor Seeking State and Federal Aid.
Republican American: June 19, 2009

The boroughs grand plans to improve the community would come with a more than $44 million price tag.


> Rebirth of Renaissance.
Republican American: April 23, 2009

The ambitious plan to recreate downtown through a $710 million development cleared a major hurdle this week.


> Environmental Impact Evaluation for Renaissance Place, Naugatuck.
State of Connecticut: April 14, 2009

Naugatuck Renaissance Place EIE satisfies the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act.


> Naugatuck plan clears hurdle
Republican American: March 19, 2008

Legislative panel backs $30 Million for Renaissance project.


> A Milestone for Renaissance
Republican American: March 17, 2008

Legislatures expect to vote on preliminary OK.



> Zoning clears way for plan
Republican American: March 16, 2008

Naugatuck gives Conroy green light on funds.



> Special District Approved
Republican American: March 14, 2008

Renaissance Place revitalization project on track in Naugatuck .



> Renaissance Vote Zone Tonight
Republican American: March 13, 2008

The pressure is on the Zoning Commission to keep the ball rolling on a planned downtown revitalization project .



> Smokestacks of past make way for fresh future
Republican American: March 2, 2008

Many borough outsiders who knew litte about the community only knew Naugatuck as the little factory town by the river .




> Renaissance plans veteran honor
Republican American: January 3, 2008

A tribute to American veterans will be a centerpiece of the first phase of a downtown revitalization project known as Renaissance Place.



> New Life Settling Into Valley
Hartford Courant: January 2, 2008

After Years Of Decline, Naugatuck, Nearby Towns Enjoy Residential Rebirth.



> Riverwalk gets federal grant
Republican America: December 21, 2007

Local officials received a boost Tuesday for the ongoing plan to create a pedestrian footpath and biking trail along the Naugatuck River. The borough will receive a $147,000 federal grant to help offset costs of a riverwalk expansion project that would stretch along the Metro North railway from the General Pulaski Walking Bridge near the Waterbury line to Beacon Falls.



> Renaissance vote expected Jan. 10th

Republican American: December 20, 2007

A vote on a proposed downtown development district for Renaissance Place is expected on Jan. 10. The Zoning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. on the fourth-floor of Town Hall to end its two-month hearing process on the proposed zone, which creates guidelines for Fairfield developer Alexius C. Conroy to build a $707 million mixed-use project.



> Renaissance Place project to get $75,000 state grant
Republican American: December 13, 2007
The State Bond Commission on Wednesday approved a $75,000 grant to assist the planning of the proposed Renaissance Place development in Naugatuck. The state grant will help finance an evaluation of environmental effects of the proposed development on 60 acres near the borough's downtown.



> Rell backs Naugatuck rehab job
Republican American: December 8, 2007

The governor wants to help. In her first signal of support for a downtown revitalization project known as Renaissance Place, M. Jodi Rell announced this week the state will likely kick in $75,000 from the state Bond Commission to help fi-nance an environmental impact evaluation for the proposed project.



> O’Connor finds his place
Republican American: September 21, 2007
The outgoing chief executive officer of the Waterbury Development Corp. will try to bring Naugatuck’s dream of downtown revitalization to life.



> Naugatuck Election
Republican American: May 9, 2007

Naugatuck voters did what they had to do Monday. They endorsed developer Alexius C. Conroy ’s downtown redevelopment vision, Renaissance Place, and elected Republican Mike Bronko, the only mayoral candidate to support the proposal.



> Renaissance deal is signed and sealed
Republican American: May 9, 2007

With a few strokes of a pen Tuesday, local officials took the first step toward redefining what the borough stands for, Mayor Ronald S. San Angelo said. He signed a development agreement at Town Hall with Alexius C. Conroy , the Fairfield development investor who wants to remake the borough’s once-famous, factory- laden downtown with a mixed-use revitalization project called Renaissance Place.



> Historic Change Worthy of Support
Republican American: April 2007
The countdown to a watershed moment in Naugatuck's history has begun on May 7, Election Day, borough voters will rule on a development proposal that will change the face of the community.



> Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
The Board of Directors for the Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) and the Naugatuck Chamber Board have unanimously approved a plan to develop 60 acres of its historic downtown.



> Conroy Borough Proposal Rolls A 7

Republican American: June 15, 2005
Burgesses give approval for Fairfield developer to seek funds for project.



> Naugatuck Plans First Energy-Independent Development in Northeast

The American Institute of Architects: June 2005

Originally a farming community, Naugatuck, Connecticut fell victim to the Industrial Revolution, which turned much of the New England village into a brownfield. Now a developer with a green vision plans to make it a model for sustainable development.



> Promise of Revival

Republican American: April 2005
Some post-industrial Northeastern towns wither. Their leaders talk about revival, but nothing comes of it. See Amsterdam, N.Y., once the “Rug City,” now a shadow of its former vigorous self decades after the last carpet manufacturer moved south.



> Project seen as exciting

Republican American: April 14, 2005
Difficult Committee agrees downtown plan has promise, pitfalls.
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