City of Bridgeport (COB): IWWA & PZC Meeting - 6.29.2026

The City of Bridgeport held a joint meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency (IWWA) and Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) on June 29, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals and continuations of various site plan reviews, special permits, and subdivisions for residential and commercial developments. Notably, the commission approved a favorable recommendation for the disposition of city-owned property at 157 and 171 Golden Hill Street for a 74-unit residential development with 20% affordable housing. The meeting also addressed a coastal site plan approval for a 22-story mixed-use building at 110-118 Congress Street, with concerns raised about parking, safety, and emergency access, though the coastal application was approved. Another significant agenda item was the approval of a 12-month moratorium on new smoke shops in Bridgeport due to public safety and regulatory compliance concerns, supported by police testimony about illegal operations and enforcement challenges. Several liquor store certificate of location approvals were discussed, with some requiring additional information on sensitive uses and traffic analysis. The meeting included motions passed for subdivision approvals and special permits, with some applications denied due to nonconformity with neighborhood character or zoning regulations. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on land use approvals, public safety regulations, and urban development projects with implications for future procurement and city planning.