Fair Share is designed to work with municipal infrastructure realities.

Throughout Connecticut, there is untapped potential to create housing that is more affordable, both on and off sewer and water infrastructure. Where there is infrastructure capacity, zoning at moderately increased densities can significantly increase the availability of mixed income housing. In many cases, developers can become financial partners in expanding sewer and water capacity where there is existing infrastructure. Where water and/or sewer infrastructure is not currently available, developers can likewise be financial partners supporting the extension of services and, for smaller-scale "missing middle" developments, existing septic systems or innovative community septic systems can easily accommodate slightly denser homes. For more in depth discussion of water and sewer questions, check out OCA's Everything and the Kitchen Sink fact sheet.