Report: Magic Johnson backs out of Bridgeport project

The Connecticut Post reports that former NBA star Magic Johnson has decided not to build a $200 million housing, retail and office site in Bridgeport. Johnson's redevelopment company will reportedly

News 12 Staff

Jan 12, 2009, 3:29 PM

Updated 5,847 days ago

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The Connecticut Post reports that former NBA star Magic Johnson has decided not to build a $200 million housing, retail and office site in Bridgeport.
Johnson's redevelopment company will reportedly not move forward with the plan to revitalize the city's downtown.
The Connecticut Post also reports that Johnson's company failed to make a firm commitment to redevelop the 11 acres next to the Harbor Yard complex.