Abigail Brone
Housing ReporterAbigail is Connecticut Public's housing reporter, covering statewide housing developments and issues, with an emphasis on Fairfield County communities. She received her master's from Columbia University in 2020 and graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2019. Abigail previously covered statewide transportation and the city of Norwalk for Hearst Connecticut Media. She loves all things Disney and cats.
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Housing advocates say converting motels to long-term housing is an opportunity to take advantage of underutilized spaces. Those against the proposal say the as-of-right nature takes away the local zoning board’s power. -
A proposed bill providing residents the right to sleep and eat on public property was recently approved by the state’s Housing Committee. The bill, a response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, is next up for General Assembly approval. -
The state’s Housing Committee voted to approve the expansion of Connecticut’s Just Cause Eviction law. The bill moves next to the state's House of Representatives for a final vote. -
Connecticut lawmakers are looking at creative ways to add more housing. That includes rehabbing old hotels and incentivizing developers to build apartments above shops. -
Connecticut’s housing crisis could be eased with the creation of about 100,000 more affordable homes. But some rural towns say creating that housing is a challenge, pointing to limitations with sewer and water service. -
The proposed Homes for CT program, which incentivizes builders to create more affordable housing, could be an answer to the state's housing crisis. The program would provide low-cost financing and ensure the homes are sold affordably. -
In an effort to address Connecticut’s housing crisis, Gov. Ned Lamont is proposing three new bills and calling for billions of dollars in his proposed budget to assist with the state’s housing needs. -
The new bipartisan "End Homelessness Caucus" is in the works to tackle the rising rate of homelessness across Connecticut. It's comprised of state lawmakers, housing providers and community advocates. -
Housing advocates and landlords debated over calls to expand Connecticut’s “just cause” eviction law. Advocates want to see the law expanded to all tenants who live in a building with five or more units. -
A proposed state law would limit security deposits to one month’s rent, but is facing opposition. Current law allows landlords to require two months of rent as security deposit for renters younger than 62.
