New Rental Units to Replace Site of Collapsed New London Church

WHO:

WTNH - State and local leaders announced the housing project.

WHAT:

WTNH - A historic church in downtown New London collapsed and was demolished in 2024.

WTNH - The site will now house 46 rental housing units and two commercial spaces.

WHERE:

WTNH - The project is located in downtown New London, Connecticut.

WHEN:

WTNH - The church collapsed in 2024.

WHY:

WTNH - The area is being repurposed for housing and commercial use following the church's collapse.

HOW:

CT Examiner - A contractor will build the 46 rental units and two commercial spaces at the site.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 02:59 UTC)

State and local leaders have announced a new housing project in downtown New London, Connecticut, where a historic church collapsed and was demolished in 2024. The site will now feature 46 rental housing units and two commercial spaces, repurposing the area for both residential and commercial use. A contractor has been selected to oversee the construction of these new units and spaces.