Kenneth Boroson Architects was retained as the prime architect with STUDIOS Architecture of SoHo to design a dramatic change of use for the former CT Transit bus depot in New Haven. Known as DISTRICT New Haven, the new innovative tech business campus includes the adaptive reuse of a substantial portion of the original garage and a new beer garden café building.
With construction being completed in phases, new site amenities will include a kayak launch, amphitheater and nature walk along the Mill River.
The 9.3 acre partially contaminated site has been environmentally restored. Half of the existing garage has been demolished. The remaining 100,000 sf structure is being renovated to accommodate Digital Surgeons, CrossFit, a co-work business incubator, and other tech-savvy tenants. The City of New Haven was instrumental in assisting the developers obtain the site from the State of Connecticut.
Type:
Adaptive re-use
Program:
Technical Business campus, beer garden café building, kayak launch, amphitheater, natural walkway
Area:
100,000-sf structure
9.3-acre site
Construction Cost:
TBD
Project Status:
Varies by phase
