Boilers anchor historic development's transformation into a modern destination
To jump-start the rejuvenation of the city's commercial prospects, real estate development corporation Homes For America Holdings, Inc. partnered with the city of Hartford, CT to embark upon a major urban development project - the renovation of the old Colt factory. Aptly named Colt Gateway, this $110 million development project will convert these 11 antiquated buildings into 2,200 residential apartments, condos, offices, and a school.
Design engineers at the Maguire Group and mechanical contractors for the Harry Grodsky Company faced many challenges in transforming the factory into an energy-efficient, mixed-living community. Reconstructing the original building, which housed the complex's central heating plant, was the first phase of the five-year project.