Map_-_Downtown_Development_Opportunity_-_022223_(1).pdf

The document is an aerial map depicting a Downtown Development Opportunity for the Town of Manchester, Connecticut, located at 942 and 1050 Main Street. The map illustrates two adjacent parcels totaling 2.38 acres within a federal Opportunity Zone: a 1.59-acre parcel at 1050 Main Street with 116 parking spaces, and a 0.79-acre vacant lot at 942 Main Street that was recently cleared for redevelopment. The site is strategically positioned in the Central Business District (CBD), zoned for mixed-use development with permissive off-street parking and dimensional requirements to encourage dense urban development.

The development site is situated near key municipal landmarks, including a future library site and surrounded by a condominium complex, an Army/Navy club, and St. James Catholic Church. The Town of Manchester is seeking proposals from experienced real estate developers to execute a transformative downtown project on this key gateway parcel. The location offers significant potential for residential and commercial development, reflecting Manchester's role as the commercial, entertainment, and residential hub of the east-of-the-river Greater Hartford region. The zoning allows for a wide variety of potential uses, making it an attractive opportunity for developers interested in creating a dynamic urban space in a community of nearly 60,000 residents.