In partnership with RCI Group and the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Flaherty & Collins Properties has announced a $200 million mixed-use waterfront development. At Steelepointe Harbor, the project will include 420 new rental apartments and 10,000 square feet of commercial retail space. The apartment building is positioned with views from the waterfront and a variety of modern amenity options.
“This is a truly unique and exciting project and partnership for us,” says Ryan Cronk, principal of Flaherty & Collins Properties. “Between the City of Bridgeport and RCI, we’re really building off something transformative at Steelepointe Harbor, where the project is already set up for success through all the hard work and solid foundation in place. This for-rent project is just what this burgeoning area needs.”
A waterfront pool and deck, an outdoor kitchen, an outdoor pickleball court, a fitness center, a dog park, and a pet spa will be offered for residents who will also have access to secure parking and a water taxi to Pleasure Island. “This first-class, waterfront project will both build on and enhance Steelepointe Harbor,” says Robert Christoph Jr., president of RCI Group. “In addition, this development will offer a lifestyle that doesn’t currently exist in Bridgeport market.”
An hour outside of New York City, Bridgeport is an emerging live, work, play destination. Steelepointe Harbor is easily accessible among the I-95 corridor and is a short walk to the Bridgeport Transportation Center, with access to the train and the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry to Long Island. The area’s entertainment hub is highlighted by the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre powered by Live Nation.
“We are excited to announce the approval of $200 million in funding that will truly make a significant impact to benefit Bridgeport's economic and community development potential,” states Mayor Joseph Ganim. “Bridgeport is finally seeing well-made plans become a reality that will bring jobs, provide housing, and improve the landscape on our waterfronts.”
Steelepointe Harbor’s previous development include a Bass Pro Shops, Chipotle, and Starbucks on the I-95 side in late 2015, followed by the addition of Bridgeport Harbor Marina. The 220-slip marina is nearing full occupancy in its third year.
