159 Greenwood 2026-004, Bethel, CT

The Town of Bethel, through its Board of Selectmen, seeks proposals for the adaptive reuse and activation of this strategically located municipality-owned downtown property located at 159 Greenwood Avenue for commercial purposes. Desired uses include, but are not limited to: Education & Workforce Development: Training programs, skill-building workshops, certification courses, and partnerships with educational institutions or workforce agencies. Coworking & Business Support: Flexible workspace, remote work hubs, small business resources, mentoring, and professional services that support entrepreneurs and remote workers. Makerspace & Production: Shared production facilities, fabrication labs, artisan workshops, and small-scale manufacturing that encourage creativity and local production. Arts & Culture: Galleries, performance spaces, studios, rehearsal areas, and cultural programming that enrich the community and activate the space. Community & Civic Uses: Flexible gathering spaces, meeting rooms, and venues for public engagement, nonprofit programming, and civic activities. Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Incubators, accelerators, startup support, and innovation-focused programming that foster new business creation and growth. Events & Programming: Regularly scheduled events, markets, classes, and performances that drive repeat visitation and sustained activity.