Windham Town Civicplus #2026-04

Redevelopment and Adaptive Reuse of the Kramer Building for Student Housing in Willimantic, CT

This opportunity seeks proposals for the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the historic Kramer Building in Willimantic, CT: - Government buyer: Town of Windham, Connecticut - Project scope: Redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the former Kramer Building at 322 Prospect Street - Focus on creating student-oriented residential housing, ideally affiliated with Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) or similar institutions - Strengthen the surrounding neighborhood and enhance the student experience - Ownership/operational models: Open to fee-simple acquisition, long-term ground leases, public-private partnerships, and hybrid models - Key requirements: - Historic preservation: The building is a contributing structure in a historic district; proposals must address preservation standards - Environmental remediation: Known hazardous materials and contamination require remediation plans - Development concept: Respondents must detail their vision, partnership strategies (especially with ECSU or the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system), financing plan, municipal revenue projections, and implementation schedule - Creative financing: Encouraged use of historic tax credits, brownfield remediation funding, and layered public-private capital structures - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Services requested: Comprehensive redevelopment services including planning, design, construction, environmental remediation, and operational management for student-oriented housing

Description

The Town of Windham, Connecticut is seeking proposals from qualified development teams, institutions, public-private partnerships, nonprofit organizations, and private entities for the redevelopment of the former Kramer Building located at 322 Prospect Street in Willimantic, Connecticut. The project aims to create student-oriented residential housing affiliated with Eastern Connecticut State University or similar institutions, while strengthening the surrounding neighborhood and enhancing the student experience. Proposals may include various ownership and operational structures and should address historic preservation, environmental remediation, and fiscal sustainability. The Town encourages innovative financing and partnership approaches to maximize long-term public and fiscal benefits.

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