Soundview Landing

South Norwalk, CT

Soundview Landing is a transformative multi-phase redevelopment project in South Norwalk, CT, aimed at revitalizing the Washington Village public housing property. Comprising 273 rental units across five buildings on three adjacent parcels, the development includes 136 new public housing units, 72 workforce units, and 65 unrestricted market-rate units. Completed in three phases (2018, 2020, and 2021), the project is a result of collaboration between the Norwalk Housing Authority, the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, and Trinity Financial.

Financing for Soundview Landing came from a variety of sources, including HUD, CT Housing Finance Agency, CT Department of Housing, CT Department of Economic and Community Development, the City of Norwalk, the Norwalk Housing Authority, and private lenders/equity providers. Beyond providing housing, the project has acted as a catalyst for additional neighborhood development, including market-rate housing, a hotel, and improved public amenities.

Soundview Landing is part of the HUD Choice Neighborhood Initiative, with a focus on benefiting both the existing Washington Village residents and the broader South Norwalk neighborhood. The project has played a pivotal role in the revitalization of the area and has garnered recognition for its sustainability efforts.

Notably, Soundview Landing has earned the distinction of being the first mixed-income neighborhood in Connecticut to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. This recognition underscores the development's commitment to green technology, incorporating flood mitigation measures, energy-efficient appliances, green spaces for families, and other environmentally friendly features. The completion of Soundview Landing marks a significant achievement in creating a sustainable, mixed-income community that serves as a model for future urban redevelopment projects.

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Type
Mixed-use, Mixed-Income

Total Development Cost
$168 Million

Units
273

Completed
2021

Awards

• LEED-Neighborhood Development certification