Groton approves opting into Connecticut Municipal Development Authority
10 Aug 2025
Economic Development
The town plans to join the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority (CMDA) in its latest effort to bolster economic development in the Route 1 downtown area.
CMDA is a quasi-public authority established by the state legislature and the governor's office to help towns and cities achieve their development goals, particularly creating housing near train stations or in downtowns, as part of a walkable mixed-use neighborhood, CMDA Executive Director David Kooris said Friday. CMDA provides technical assistance to communities and has $90 million authorized to invest in infrastructure or finance development to help meet those goals.
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