Downtown Revivals
At GRAVA, every opportunity starts with engaging local communities to deliver on our common vision: to develop sustainable, walkable, and contextual properties that enhance the character of their environment. We believe that a return to traditional development patterns is essential to support a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community.
Founder’s Square | Windsor, CT
Founders Square marks the next chapter in the revitalization of Historic Windsor Center, transforming one of the downtown’s most prominent and strategically located sites. Once home to a distinctive collection of historic buildings, the site was cleared in the mid-20th century for an auto-oriented commercial center. The redevelopment reimagines the property with three thoughtfully designed building volumes that restore a strong street presence, reinforce the pedestrian scale of downtown, and preserve select existing retail structures while drawing on the historic character of the site.
Located just 500 feet from Windsor’s Amtrak/Hartford Line station, Founders Square is designed around connectivity and walkability. Residents and visitors will have convenient access to regional transit, the Farmington River, public parks, and the shops, restaurants, and amenities that make Historic Windsor Center a vibrant destination. The project represents a meaningful investment in Windsor’s downtown—bringing new energy, activity, and a renewed sense of place to a site with deep roots in the community.
Transit Connection: Amtrak Rail, CTTransit
Residential: 120 Units
Retail: 11,500+ SF of Ground Floor Retail
Civic Impact: Revitalization of a prominent downtown site to create a more walkable, connected, and vibrant Windsor Center.
Key Partners: Windsor Federal Bank, State of CT Department of Economic Development, PAC Group LLC, Town of Windsor
Enfield, CT | Under Construction
Enfield Station transforms a long-neglected stretch of the Connecticut River waterfront, turning a former 19th-century Bigelow Carpet power plant brownfield into a vibrant, remediated mixed-use community. The project brings new life to previously inaccessible land while restoring connections to the river and celebrating the site’s industrial heritage through red brick, expansive window bays, and architectural details inspired by classic New England mill design. Located adjacent to a forthcoming $46 million transit hub, Enfield Station will offer residents convenient regional connectivity, access to scenic recreation, and a renewed waterfront destination that benefits the broader community.
Transit Connection: Amtrak Rail, CTTransit
Residential: 156 Units (Phase I); 130 Units (Phase II)
Amenities: 9,100+ SF of Resident Amenities & Riverfront Grounds
Civic Impact: Transit-oriented waterfront redevelopment reconnecting the community to the Connecticut River through a public park and preserving Enfield’s historic mill character
Key Partners: State of CT DECD, CMDA, Honeycomb Partners, PGIM, HUD, Innoconn Construction
Manchester, CT | Pre Development
The 942 Main Street development serves as a cornerstone for the ongoing evolution of Downtown Manchester, transforming an underutilized west-side stretch into an energetic, walkable cultural hub. Blending modern architecture with the historic fabric of Main Street, the project introduces a continuous streetscape designed at a human scale. Ground-floor spaces will feature a dynamic mix of restaurants, boutique retail, a dedicated bike shop, and local artist galleries— complete with a public dining plaza and vibrant community art walls. Located directly across from the new public library and fully integrated into local bus and bike transit routes, the development offers convenient connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods, Cheney Mills, and the region’s expanding transit networks.
Transit Connection: Bus Route 83; Proposed CTfastrak Extension; Bike Hub at Forest St.
Residential: 120 Units + 5 Artist Flats
Retail: ~17,700 SF of Ground-Floor Retail & Commercial Space
Civic Impact: $40M+ investment completing the Main St. streetscape and creating a walkable arts & dining district, with 100 public parking spaces for cars and bikes
Key Partners: Town of Manchester; State of CT (CIF Applicant)