Large cities' population comeback could influence redistricting
Connecticut's largest cities--Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport--have lost residents for decades, but 2010 Census data shows a slight turnaround in these urban populations and it could influence the ongoing redistricting process.
Since the 2000 Census, Bridgeport grew by 3.4 percent, Hartford by 2.6 percent and New Haven by 5 percent. The state's population overall increased by 4.9 percent.
Connecticut's urban areas have long lost population to suburban and rural communities. Hartford lost 13 percent of its residents from 1990 to 2000 and hadn't reported any significant positive growth since 1960. Bridgeport saw its first increase this year since 1950. New Haven lost 5 percent of its population from 1990 to 2000.
Jim Finley, executive director and CEO for the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, said the urban population growth stems from a number of factors and a new appreciation for Connecticut's urban centers.
"Each of these cities has a unique dynamic," he said. "New Haven has attracted more empty-nesters and home buyers. There's been a considerable effort in increasing housing there and it's really paid off. Hartford is a similar story. People have been attracted to the new condo developments, the arts, the culture and the hospitals close by."
He said Bridgeport makes for a slightly different case.
"Bridgeport is interesting because they have some of the most stable urban neighborhoods in the state, especially in the Black Rock neighborhood of the city. More and more young people have been attracted to the area."
The new Census figures will be the basis of redrawing state House and Senate and Congressional district lines by a Reapportionment Committee currently working toward a Sept. 15 deadline. The committee's plan must be approved by two thirds of the House and Senate; otherwise the job goes to a panel of judges.
In the past, population decline cost the cities some representation in the General Assembly, as suburban areas were added to urban districts to make up for lost residents. In 1980, Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport each had two residents in the state Senate; now Hartford and Bridgeport each have just one. Similarly, Hartford and Bridgeport had eight residents in the House of Representatives, while New Haven had seven; now each city has six.
State Sen. Martin Looney, D-New Haven, serves as a member of the Reapportionment Committee. He said the urban growth will most likely preserve representation in Connecticut's cities, but redistricting often proves an unpredictable process.
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By Caitlin Emma
HARTFORD — Connecticut’s largest cities–Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport–have lost residents for decades, but 2010 Census data shows a slight turnaround in these urban populations and it could influence the ongoing redistricting process.
Since the 2000 Census, Bridgeport grew by 3.4 percent, Hartford by 2.6 percent and New Haven by 5 percent. The state’s population overall increased by 4.9 percent.
Connecticut’s urban areas have long lost population to suburban and rural communities. Hartford lost 13 percent of its residents from 1990 to 2000 and hadn’t reported any significant positive growth since 1960. Bridgeport saw its first increase this year since 1950. New Haven lost 5 percent of its population from 1990 to 2000.
Jim Finley, executive director and CEO for the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, said the urban population growth stems from a number of factors and a new appreciation for Connecticut’s urban centers.
“Each of these cities has a unique dynamic,” he said. “New Haven has attracted more empty-nesters and home buyers. There’s been a considerable effort in increasing housing there and it’s really paid off. Hartford is a similar story. People have been attracted to the new condo developments, the arts, the culture and the hospitals close by.”
He said Bridgeport makes for a slightly different case.
“Bridgeport is interesting because they have some of the most stable urban neighborhoods in the state, especially in the Black Rock neighborhood of the city. More and more young people have been attracted to the area.”
The new Census figures will be the basis of redrawing state House and Senate and Congressional district lines by a Reapportionment Committee currently working toward a Sept. 15 deadline. The committee’s plan must be approved by two thirds of the House and Senate; otherwise the job goes to a panel of judges.
In the past, population decline cost the cities some representation in the General Assembly, as suburban areas were added to urban districts to make up for lost residents. In 1980, Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport each had two residents in the state Senate; now Hartford and Bridgeport each have just one. Similarly, Hartford and Bridgeport had eight residents in the House of Representatives, while New Haven had seven; now each city has six.
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