East Windsor Advances Plans For 120 More Apartments

EAST WINDSOR, CT — Plans to expand Park Hill by approximately 120 apartments are taking another step, with the Housing Corporation of East Windsor seeking architects and engineers to develop concepts for the project.

Proposals are due at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, according to the request for qualifications and proposals. A preliminary study found that two adjoining parcels totaling 13 acres could support that number of additional homes.

The land is zoned for age-restricted housing. The initial assignment calls for up to three building concepts, preliminary site layouts and cost estimates.

“The HCEW has not yet identified or established a full source of funding for future phases,” the document states.

As Patch reported in September, earlier plans envisioned 123 apartments. The Housing Corporation received a $250,000 state planning grant in 2025 and enlisted nonprofit Grow America to help advance the project.

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The existing Park Hill complex in Broad Brook has 84 apartments for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities. The town lists it as fully occupied, with applications still being accepted.

Public water service is another piece of the expansion effort. State project documents describe a water-line extension serving Park Hill and 31 homes in the nearby School Hill neighborhood, along with new fire hydrants.

The new solicitation credits the state-funded water expansion with helping make additional housing possible. Further feasibility work will examine zoning, utilities, access, drainage and development costs before full construction plans proceed.

The proposed hiring schedule targets a December contract, subject to change.

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