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Supporting Business in the Downtown Waterfront District
In this section:
- Summary of Investment in New London's Historic Waterfront District
- Small Scale Arts Events That Create a Big Bang: Using Arts Events to Draw More People To Downtown presentation by Penny Parsekian
- Ten Reasons to Locate Your Business in New London's Historic Waterfront District brochure.
The City of New London's Plan of Conservation and Develpment, Chapter 8 expands on how the city government plans to "…Encourage continuing revitalization of Central Business District and role as a mixed-use office, retail, service, financial, cultural, religious, tourist government center." (Plan of Conservation and Develpment [pdf])
The Facade Improvement Program consists of three facade programs, for which business or residential buildings downtown may be eligible. The largest, the Facade Improvement Program is specifically for buildings "fronting on a City street located in the downtown City Center District" and includes a grant of up to $50,000. The City Center Sign Improvement Program sets up to $1,999 aside for signs & awnings, while the most restricted program is set up for facades of buildings facing South Water Street. Contact information below.
The City of New London's Economic Development department is located at 111 Union Street, New London, CT 06320. Contact them at 860-437-6309 or email to Ned Hammond, Economic Development Coordinator. Visit them on the web at ci.new-london.ct.us
For a listing and contact information regarding financial and banking institutions, see our directory category, Financial Services.
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