Tower & Expansion

Going Above and Beyond Imagination for Kids

Our new, eight-story clinical tower, coming in late 2025, is a milestone that reaffirms our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as One Team. And this milestone sets a new standard for innovation, access and clinical excellence.

These efforts are so much more than bricks and mortar—they are about the innovation, new programs and care we will continue to provide as we work toward our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team. Here, healing happens everywhere: inside and out.

What Will Our New Clinical Tower Offer?

Connecticut Children’s remains committed to being the only health system in Connecticut 100% dedicated to kids. Just as kids grow and adapt, so do we—to the needs of the diverse populations we serve from womb to college—and beyond. So anywhere between innovative technology and smiling faces, we’ve got everyone covered.

Connecticut Children’s will:

Showcase a thoughtful interior and exterior design, reminiscent of healing and calming.
Enhance patient family-clinician relationships with an environment carefully designed by and for children and families.
Offer access to several specialties and departments, including the new Fetal Care Center with enhanced outpatient services and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) built to accommodate 50 beds.

Transforming the Patient-Family Experience

At Connecticut Children’s, all we think about and talk about is children and their journey from the womb to adulthood. Every single person who works here is completely dedicated to the well-being of children and their families at all stages and ages. The Tower was built with purpose—from patient-centered design and innovative technology to meaningful community input.

Our new patient-family experience will include:

All private inpatient areas, including in our NICU rooms.
A cutting-edge Fetal Care Center—the only truly comprehensive one in New England—offering advanced treatments for complex fetal conditions.
Private support spaces for families to unwind, recharge or have a moment alone.
Lactation and dedicated wellness rooms throughout the new space.
The Boccaccio Family Gift Shop in a newly built lobby, so visitors can help brighten their loved one’s stays.
A refreshed dining experience brought to you by The Chase-Bear-Dyer Family Café and the Artisanal Market by Aramark. Order ahead via mobile and enjoy hot, healthy options 24/7 from smart vending.
A bright-and-cheery, yet calming energy-efficient design with windows that let in ample natural light.
Access to terraces sporting native Connecticut plants, and of course fresh air, accessible from designated patient areas.

Imagination Meets Innovative Technology

Smart technology makes care safer, smoother, and more connected. From patient rooms with voice-controlled features to real-time equipment tracking, every element was chosen to help care teams work better and families feel more at ease.

From Car to Care: a well-lit parking garage will connect directly to the hospital via a secure skybridge. Valet parking adds another layer of convenience.
Voice-Activated Technology: Hands-free technology in patient rooms helps kids feel more in control and gives families extra peace of mind.
New Digital Technology for Fun and Safety: themed digital displays turn elevator rides and hospital stays into a calming experience—while also sharing important alerts in real time.
Reliable Cell Service... Everywhere: The entire building will be covered by a new system that boosts cell signals for all major carriers.
Real-Time Tracking for Infants and Equipment: Smart tags help staff instantly find important equipment and monitor infant safety around the clock. Alerts trigger automatically to assure the safety of every patient.