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Apply for the 2025 Pro-Homes Local Land Use Candidate Fellowship
Apr
16
to Apr 28

Apply for the 2025 Pro-Homes Local Land Use Candidate Fellowship

Are you thinking about running for office and want to be a champion for Pro-Homes reforms in your community? Apply now.

Join the inaugural 2025 cohort of the Pro-Homes Candidate Training Fellowship — a non-partisan, virtual summer program designed to give aspiring leaders across Connecticut the tools to run successful, housing-forward campaigns.

This fellowship will equip you with key insights on messaging, campaign strategy, and Pro-Homes policy. Through six interactive modules, you'll hear from seasoned advocates and candidates, build a network of like-minded peers, and gain the confidence to step into public service with a bold, pro-homes platform.

Session Overview: 📖

  • Module 0Why You? If you’re the kind of person who cares deeply about your community and wants to make a difference, this is for you! (1hr - this module will be open to the public as an info session!

  • Module 1How to Get on the Ballot (1hr)

  • Module 2Campaigning 101 (1hr)

  • Module 3Pro-Homes & Urbanist Policy Deep Dive (1hr)

  • Module 4Beyond the Campaign: Work Live Ride, FAQs & What’s Next? (1hr)

  • Module 5Pro-Homes Meetup (In-person)

We will provide a strong foundation in messaging, policy, and data to help you run with purpose and clarity. Our first module session will kick off at the beginning of June 2025. Apply now — we’ll be in touch with next steps soon! The application deadline will be April 28th, 2025 @ 11:59PM EST.

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Local Commissioner Training
Dec
3

Local Commissioner Training

Join us for our annual Pro-Homes Local Land Use Commissioner training workshop which will be hosted virtually on 12/3. This counts towards state-mandated training hours! Reserve a spot today. 

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Hamden TOC Walk Audit
Sep
26

Hamden TOC Walk Audit

Join us in our TOC Walk Audit around Hamden Plaza on Thursday, September 26 from 9-11AM! Come meet the members of our team while re-envisioning Hamden Plaza around the new Bus Rapid Transit Line. Stay tuned for more information on the specific meeting location. 

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Stamford Pro-Homes Meetup
Sep
11

Stamford Pro-Homes Meetup

We have planned another regional meetup for folks to meet our wonderful team and dedicated advocates, in partnership with People Friendly Stamford! This meetup will be held in Stamford, location TBD, after Ferguson Library's Author Talk event with Henry Grabar. 

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Manchester TOC Walk Audit
Oct
27

Manchester TOC Walk Audit

Join us alongside CT House majority leader Jason Rojas, (D-9), for a walk audit of Manchester, CT. See how and where excessive zoning regulations and reservations hold our towns back from success.

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What's Next for ADUs in CT?
Sep
21

What's Next for ADUs in CT?

It’s been two years since Public Act 21-29 legalized ADUs across CT and brought them into the mainstream. How many have been built? What barriers still exist to seeing more of them? What opportunities do communities, contractors, and the state need to do to make ADUs more feasible and more affordable for all of us? Join our expert panel to find out.

GET ZOOM LINK HERE

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Ridgefield TOC Walk Audit
Jul
29

Ridgefield TOC Walk Audit

Join DesegregateCT for our first summer TOC walk audit at Ridgefield! We will assess the walkability of the town while also looking at the possible areas to develop accessible and affordable homes near transits! This event will take place July 29th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM!

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Waterbury Station Walk Audit
Oct
19

Waterbury Station Walk Audit

Join the DesegregateCT Team and coalition members for a transit-oriented community walk audit around the Waterbury Metro-North Station! We will assess the walkability of the area as well as see where smart zoning reforms could create more affordable and accessible homes.

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Stamford Pro-Homes Community Rally
Jul
28

Stamford Pro-Homes Community Rally

Come meet other pro-home residents and officials in Stamford and get plugged into the cause in your city!

Meet up will be at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation on 20 Forest St in Stamford.

This event is accessible by bus, train, on foot (for downtown locals), and by car!

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Parkville CTFastrak Station Walk Audit
Jul
16

Parkville CTFastrak Station Walk Audit

The Center for Latino Progress has invited us to join their walk audit of the Parkville CTFastrak station in Hartford! The goal of this event is to ensure that the Parkville Innovation Corridor will be developed into a Transit-Oriented Community where it is safe to walk, bike, and roll.

  • Parkville CTFastrak Station (Francis Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106)

  • Bring comfortable shoes and water

  • Masks are optional as this event will take place outdoors

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Bethel TOC Walk Audit: Virtual Workshop
Jul
14

Bethel TOC Walk Audit: Virtual Workshop

Following our walk audit of the Bethel Station on 6/30, leaders from DesegregateCT and the town of Bethel will hold a virtual workshop to unveil the findings. This event will be an opportunity to learn more about the possibility of developing more transit-oriented communities in Connecticut. This workshop is open to everyone, whether you were able to attend the in-person walk audit or not.

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Bethel Walk Audit
Jun
30

Bethel Walk Audit

Join DesegregateCT for a walk audit of the Bethel train station. This event is an opportunity to learn about the downtown Bethel area, and like our other walk audits will help inform and promote our transit-oriented communities initiatives.

  • Bethel Metro-North Station (13 Durant Ave., Bethel, CT)

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water

  • Masks are optional as the event will take place outdoors

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Darien Walk Audit
Jun
29

Darien Walk Audit

We’re invited to join the Fairfield County Center for Housing Opportunity and US Rep. Jim Himes for a walking tour of Darien that will highlight the town’s efforts to build a transit-oriented community!

  • Noroton Heights Metro-North Station

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes

  • Masks are encouraged as there will also be an indoor discussion

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