BHA Update

The purpose of the BHA Update is to keep you apprised of the news and progress of the Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport. As an essential provider of affordable housing, BHA is committed to the wellbeing of both our residents and the Bridgeport community. Our partners and constituents are paramount in this mission to advance Bridgeport and serve its residents.

August 2007 Update

In the News
Prominent and full of potential, the 11-acre site adjacent to the ballpark and Arena at Harbor Yard has garnered much attention. A combination of two parcels, Bridgeport Housing Authority’s former Pequonnock Apartments and the City-owned former Underwood Typewriter Company, the site comes with a significant plan: to create a mixed-use residential, commercial and entertainment and parking area with affordable housing at its core.

Creating New Affordable Housing
Throughout the state, the need for quality affordable housing remains critical. To meet this need in Bridgeport and fulfill requirements of both the Father Panik Village Consent Decree Agreement and the Pequonnock Replacement Agreement, Bridgeport Housing Authority has numerous development projects progressing throughout the city.

February 2007 Update

BHA Not Troubled
At BHA and HUD’s September 2006 meeting, HUD recognized BHA’s attainment of all major
milestones and closure of open audit findings. A month later, BHA Chairwoman Rosa J. Correa
received the offi cial good news from the Director of HUD’s Boston offi ce Donna J. Ayala. BHA
was troubled no more!

2006 Annual Meeting: Celebration and Appreciation
On December 13, 2006 BHA celebrated its annual meeting in the newly renovated
Henry B. duPont III Tower Room of University of Bridgeport’s Arnold
Bernhard Arts and Humanities Center.