Author: Diane Boston

History, Parks, South End Development

Mill River Park: Model Park Design and Planning Strategy

In contrast to the developer-inspired growth strategy taking place in the South End of Stamford, the City of Stamford has very carefully planned the 31-acre Mill River Park, over more than 21 years, at a cost of $100 million. The park is currently being developed in phases, in the heart of downtown Stamford, with aspirations of creating a central park for the city with a … Continue reading Mill River Park: Model Park Design and Planning Strategy

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Corporations, History, South End Development

Introduction and History: Stamford Commercial Real Estate

This blog is the product of student research for the Cases in Commercial Real Estate: Design, Development and Innovation course at the Yale School of Management, Fall 2018. Five of us chose to research and write about Stamford, Connecticut, which is in the midst of a $6 billion building boom, for the opportunity to study an active real estate development project happening close to New … Continue reading Introduction and History: Stamford Commercial Real Estate

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South End Development

Planning is needed for Stamford South End development

Tracing the path of development in Stamford, Connecticut, is no easy task. The South End of Stamford is in the midst of an explosive period of growth. A former industrial and working class neighborhood that suffered with the decline and closure of local businesses, the area has experienced an influx of rental apartment towers and businesses that support the wealthier renters who have moved in. … Continue reading Planning is needed for Stamford South End development

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