The factory’s redevelopment is made possible through an innovative blend of public and private capital— including New Markets Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, government grants, economic and community development loans, and philanthropic capital— enabled by the federal Promise Zone designation and the support of local and national funders. Senators Chris Murphy and Blumenthal and Representative Larson, along with city and community organizations, worked to secure North Hartford’s Promise Zone designation in 2015.
Swift Factory (2018)
Hartford, CT
- Community, Food Manufacturing, Healthcare, Historic Rehabilitation, Incubator, Manufacturing, Mixed-use, Retail, Returning Citizens, Water Management
- CDEs: Bluehub, MHIC, National Trust Community Investment Corporation
Substantial rehabilitation of a historic gold leafing factory located in a Promise Zone into a commercial space and hub for a regional hydroponic operator, light manufacturing, and small business incubator
