{505 Hudson Street} The Department of Economic and Community Development is the state's lead agency for the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programs all of which are designed to enhance Connecticut's communities and business and housing environments.

Mission Statement

The Department of Economic and Community Development develops and implements strategies to attract and retain businesses and jobs, revitalize neighborhoods and communities, ensure quality housing and foster appropriate development in Connecticut's towns and cities.

Agency Description

DECD is focused on strengthening Connecticut’s competitive position in the new economy and solidifying the state’s reputation as a high-tech leader in innovation and productivity.

DECD staff is composed of highly trained economic and community development professionals who work directly with businesses, developers, housing advocates, community groups and municipalities. They help promote business development, job growth, affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization in the communities they serve.

The agency also maintains centralized line support functions that provide technical assistance, engineering, construction and architectural assistance, research data, legal guidance, programmatic support and training and general administrative functions that support the overall operations of the agency.

Simply stated, this department is in the business of creating opportunities-- opportunities in housing, community and economic development.

The agency’s mission reflects its three core responsibilities:

• Economic Development
• Housing Development
• Community Development

All of the agency’s activities fall under and support these core responsibilities and it is these core responsibilities along with the agency’s administrative functions that establish the agency’s programmatic structure.

The agency's administrative functions, which include its business/fiscal functions, human resource functions and managerial oversight, are designed to support the execution and fulfillment of the agency’s mission. The addition of Administration to the aforementioned core responsibilities completes the overall mission capability of the agency.

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