New Haven City Plan Commission Approves Four-Story Lab-Office Building at 2 Church St.
The City Plan Commission has unanimously approved plans for a new four-story, 177,022-square-foot lab-office building at 2 Church St. in New Haven. Developed by Winstanley Enterprises, the building will house QuantumCT and Unilever's research and development center, marking a significant…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 30, 2026 — The City Plan Commission has granted unanimous approval for the construction of a new four-story lab-office building located at 2 Church Street in New Haven.
The development, spearheaded by Winstanley Enterprises, is set to comprise 177,022 square feet of space. This project represents a significant advancement in the ongoing redevelopment efforts along the former Route 34 corridor.
The proposed building is designed to accommodate both QuantumCT and Unilever’s research and development activities. The inclusion of these entities is anticipated to bolster the area’s capacity for innovation and scientific advancement.
Officials view the project as a pivotal structure that will serve as a prominent feature at the city’s gateway, marking a visual and functional enhancement to the urban landscape. The unanimous decision by the City Plan Commission underscores support for this development, which is expected to contribute to the revitalization of the corridor.
The specific timeline for the commencement and completion of construction was not detailed in the approval announcement. Further details regarding the project’s construction phases or anticipated opening dates were not immediately available.
The approval signifies a concrete step forward for Winstanley Enterprises’ plans for the site and for New Haven’s strategic urban renewal initiatives.
Story summarized from the original created by Brandon Cortes on www.newhavenindependent.org, see more information here.
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