NORWALK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The Norwalk Redevelopment Agency is a quasi-governmental planning organization governed by a Board of Commissioners. The Agency's five commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council. These Commissioners elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer. Redevelopment plans and implementation efforts are reviewed and approved by the citizen-elected Common Council... The Housing Act of 1949 (Title V of P.L. 81-171) laid groundwork for the establishment of agencies such as the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency. Following the Housing Act, the Agency was established in 1950 under Chapter 130 of the Connecticut General Statutes by resolution of the Common Council, which authorized it to create redevelopment plans and take the necessary steps to implement these plans in accordance with local zoning provisions... We work with the community and businesses to help navigate the local development processes, assist with project financing, and develop creative..

Primary location: Norwalk United States