New Federal Courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut

Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement for a New Federal Courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut

GSA's New England Region has issued a Record of Decision selecting Alternative 2, the Allyn Site at 154 Allyn Street in Hartford, Connecticut, for construction of a new federal courthouse to replace the inadequate 1963 Ribicoff Federal Building and Courthouse. The selected alternative involves acquiring 2.19 acres across 10 tax parcels, constructing up to 281,000 gross square feet with 11 courtrooms, 18 judges' chambers, and 66 secure underground parking spaces. Design is expected to begin mid-2026, construction in 2027, and occupancy by 2030. GSA will implement all mitigation measures and best management practices identified in the ROD.

Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for a New Federal Courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut

GSA's Public Buildings Service has published a Notice of Availability for the Final EIS for a new federal courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut, to replace the inadequate Abraham A. Ribicoff Federal Building and Courthouse. The Final EIS evaluates three alternatives (two action sites plus No Action) and identifies the Preferred Alternative as Alternative 2, the Allyn Site at 154 Allyn Street, a 2.19-acre surface parking lot in Hartford's central business district. The proposed courthouse would be up to 281,000 gross square feet with eleven courtrooms. All resource-area impacts under the Preferred Alternative are found to be less-than-significant. A 30-day wait period closes June 9, 2025, after which GSA will issue a Record of Decision.

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a New Federal Courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut