Historic Preservation and the Community Investment Act

Public Act 228, also known as the Community Investment Act was passed by the General Assembly in 2005 to address the social and environmental impacts of suburban sprawl on the Connecticut landscape. The legislation, which commanded broad bipartisan support at the Capitol, sought to secure state commitment to the cause of protecting and preserving the quality, character, and desirability of life in Connecticut by increasing funds for the following: the protection of farmland and open space; the preservation of historic sites; the creation of affordable housing programs; and municipal capital improvement projects. These funds come from a $30 fee levied by town and city clerks for the recording of most municipal land use documents. The Community Investment Act represents the work of a broad and unprecendented grassroots coalition of farmers, environmentalists, historic preservationists, and housing advocates. In its brief life, P.A. 228 has already had a powerful and lasting impact on the cityscape and landscape of Connecticut. For information on some of the many projects that have been funded by the Community Investment Act, please see below.

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