Construction could begin for long-awaited retail project in Monroe

The Shoppes at Victoria Place, a new “village-style” shopping center planned for the site of a former industrial property in Monroe, could begin soon, the Daily Voice Plus reported. Kimball Development, a Monroe-based firm led by local developer John Kimball, received planning and zoning approvals back in 2014 for a 161,000-square-foot retail building that it called Victoria Place. Earlier this month, the Connecticut Post reported that Robert Dunbar, another local developer, had sought municipal approval to turn the now-vacant lot into a retail hub for Monroe, which has watched similar projects take root in nearby Bridgeport and Trumbull. The DVP noted that Dunbar is hoping to bring a mix of restaurants and retail stores, including national brands, to Victoria Place.