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Hartford Department of Development Services
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Our department works toward growing a more sustainable economy and creating a more vibrant, livable Hartford for residents and visitors alike.
*NOTICE OF HPC MEETING*

HPC meets on Wed. 01/21/26 @ 4PM⁠
*PUBLIC HEARINGS*
36 Brook St – PZ-HIST-25-000309
4 New Park Av – PZ-HIST-25-000335
258 South Whitney St – PZ-HIST-26-000007
277 Main St – PZ-HIST-26-000005
30 Woodland St – PZ-HIST-26-000009

hartfordct.gov/pz/HPCmeeting
January 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
*NOTICE OF **SPECIAL** ZBA MEETING*

This special meeting of the ZBA Commission will meet on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

*APPLICATIONS Carried Forward*
35 Whitney St

*PUBLIC HEARINGS*
234 Barbour St
91 Babcock St

info and materials at:

hartfordct.gov/pz/ZBAmeeting

#Hartford
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
*NOTICE OF P&Z AND IW&W COMMISSIONS MEETING*

P&Z AND IW&W Commissions meet on Tuesday, January 13th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

*PUBLIC HEARINGS*

1893 Park Street
Zone Map Amendment
1108-1110 Albany Avenue
Zoning Text Amendment

hartfordct.gov/pz/PZCmeeting

#Hartford
January 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
*NOTICE OF ZBA MEETING*

ZBA Commission meets on Tue. 01/06/26 at 6:30 PM.

*PUBLIC HEARINGS*
234 Barbour St [Postponed to 01/06/26]
91 Babcock St

*Agenda items may be subject to change.

Meeting info and materials at:

hartfordct.gov/pz/ZBAmeeting

#HartfordHasIt
January 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM
*NOTICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING*

Historic Preservation Commission meets on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 at 4:00 PM⁠.

*PUBLIC HEARINGS*

814 Albany Ave – PZ-HIST-25-000267 – Proposed front porch reconstruction in the Upper Albany Historic District.
December 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
*NOTICE OF P&Z AND IW&W COMMISSIONS MEETING*

Planning & Zoning and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commissions meet on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

*PUBLIC HEARINGS*

Zoning Text Amendment: PZ-TXTAMD-25-000006
1893 Park Street [Postponed to 01/13/26]
December 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
📢 Tree Removal Discussion: Whitney Street
Please join the City of Hartford’s Forestry Division to discuss the planned tree removals along Whitney Street as part of Eversource’s Utility Corridor Management Program (UCMP).
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Hey Hartford!

You are invited to attend the upcoming Complete Streets Task Force meeting next Monday at 12 PM. We will be discussing a variety of transportation topics, and hope to see you there! ⁠

Find links and materials at: tinyurl.com/HCSTF2025
December 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Join us to discuss the exciting Keney Park Trails Connectivity Project!

-Improving the Keney Park Trails
-Creating safer access for the community
-Designing a new gateway to the CT River

Tue 12/10/25
Milner Middle School, 150 Tower Ave. Hartford, CT 06112
5:30 - 7:00pm
December 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
NOTICE OF ZBA MEETING

ZBA Commission meets on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, 2025 at 6:30 PM

*PUBLIC HEARINGS*

52 Tremont Street

*Agenda items may be subject to change. Please find the most up-to-date meeting info and materials at: hartfordct.gov/pz/ZBAmeeting

#Hartford #PlanningandZoning
November 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
NOTICE OF *CANCELLATION* FOR PLANNING & ZONING AND INLAND WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES COMISISON MEETING

The November 25th meeting has been canceled.

*Please find the most up-to-date meeting info and materials at: hartfordct.gov/pz/PZCmeeting

#Hartford #PlanningandZoning
November 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Here's a recent traffic calming project DDS was tangentially involved with.

Advocacy to Legacy extends their deepest appreciation to everyone who has contributed to this Quick Build project. On November 13th, they put into action all the planning done over the past few months for Phase 1.
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
A Vision for Hartford's Future: Welcome Jack Benjamin
The Hartford planning community extends a warm welcome to Jack Benjamin, the City's new Director of Economic Development. His appointment in late September marks a pivotal moment for our city's strategic growth.
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🏡 Blight to Bright Success Story: 68 School Street! ✨

Meet the Kahn Family, the incredible father-son duo who completed their latest renovation masterpiece at 68 School Street! With over 20+ properties revitalized right here in Hartford, their dedication is changing our city one home at a time.
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Hello Hartford!

Did you know every rental property in Hartford needs a Rental License?

This helps keep our city's homes safe, healthy, and well-maintained for everyone.

-Ensures housing meets safety standards
-Keeps tenants protected
-Helps the city respond to housing issues faster
November 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Hartford's Housing is in New Hands: Welcome Jon Cabral

The City of Hartford's Department of Development Services is pleased to welcome Jon Cabral as its new Director of Housing.
November 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
*NOTICE OF HPC MEETING*

11/19/25 @ 4PM⁠

*PUBLIC HEARINGS*

58 Hamilton St
200 North Beacon St
814 Albany Av
370 Farmington Av
97 Main St
224 Washington St
45 Niles St
125 New Park Av
68 Burton St
391 Fairfield Av
100 Allyn St
1390 Park St
62 Cedar St

hartfordct.gov/pz/HPCmeeting

#Hartford
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
*NOTICE OF P&Z AND IW&W COMMISSIONS MEETING*

P&Z AND IW&W Commissions meet on Tuesday, November 12th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Hartford business owners, check this out! The Small Business Initiatives and Support Division is dropping $5,000,000 for storefront revitalization! 🏘️✨
Swipe to learn all about it!
#HartfordCT #InvestInHartford #SmallBiz
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Hello Hartford!
The Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with the Forestry Division, Tree Advisory Commission, and various community partners, aims to plant free trees in Hartford over the next four years!
November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
👋 Spend a day in the life of Judy Halpern from Hartford’s Department of Development Services!

From supporting local businesses to building a stronger city, Judy helps make Hartford a better place to live, work, and grow. 🌆💼

#HartfordDevelopment #CityofHartford #HartfordCT #HartfordHasIt
November 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Need help finding food resources in Hartford? 🥫 Scan the QR code for info on food assistance in your area or text 211Food to 898211 to locate your nearest food pantry. Together, we can make sure everyone has access to healthy meals. 💚 Share this post to help your community! #hartford #hartfordct
October 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM
NOTICE OF *RESCHEDULING* FOR ZBA MEETING

The November 5th meeting has been canceled.

Hearings will be rescheduled to the next meeting.

*Agenda items may be subject to change. Please find the most up-to-date meeting info and materials at: hartfordct.gov/pz/ZBAmeeting

#Hartford
October 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
*NOTICE OF P&Z AND IW&W COMMISSIONS MEETING*

Planning & Zoning and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commissions meet on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

*PUBLIC HEARINGS*

2035 Broad Str
1978 Park St
97 Main St
1084 Capitol Av.
October 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
*NOTICE OF HPC MEETING*

HPC meets on Wednesday, 10/15/25 at 4:00 PM⁠.

*PUBLIC HEARINGS*

Continued Cases

248 Edgewood St
34 Girard Av
200 Russ St
October 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM