BoA Community Development Committee 7/15/2026

The Board of Alders Community Development Committee of New Haven held a meeting on July 15, 2026, focused primarily on approving a development and land disposition agreement (DLDA) for the Two Church Street project, a key component of the city's innovation cluster initiative. The project involves constructing a 200,000-square-foot lab and office building designed to support quantum information technology and life sciences, backed by a $50.5 million state grant and additional federal funding. The committee discussed the project's budget, public infrastructure improvements including the Church Street Promenade and bridge rehabilitation, and workforce development commitments to ensure local residents benefit from construction and permanent jobs. Multiple stakeholders, including city officials, developers, educational institutions, and community members, testified in support of the project, emphasizing its potential to drive economic growth, innovation, and equitable job opportunities in New Haven. The committee voted to move the DLDA forward to the full board for approval.