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SkinLab Opening in Stamford’s Harbor Point Next Week

by Chris Dowling
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February 11, 2020

STAMFORD — SkinLab from Greenwich dermatologist Dr. Kim Nichols is holding it official ribbon-cutting at Harbor Point on February 18. It's the first health care tenant on the street level of Harbor Point Road. “SkinLab,” a collaboration with skincare brand Skinceuticals, offers “express cosmetic treatments.” It fills a vacancy last occupied by a coffee shop at 24 Harbor Point Road. According to a release, Mayor David Martin will be on-site to cut the ribbon alongside SkinCeuticals General Manager, Tina Fair, and Dr. Nichols....

Notably diverse mix of industries leasing in Stamford, Norwalk help power region

by Chris Dowling
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January 17, 2020

A notably diverse mix of industries has been taking commercial space in Stamford and Norwalk of late – something that one of the area’s premier developers, Building and Land Technology, says is indicative of Fairfield County’s continuing-to-grow strength. “When you look at the major leases that took place in Stamford and Norwalk in 2019, the first thing you notice is the range of industries involved,” BLT co-President Ted Ferrarone said. “You’ve got science, finance, tech, entertainment, consumer goods all represented, and...

Stamford apartment boom shows no signs of slowing

by Chris Dowling
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January 4, 2020

STAMFORD — The city keeps building — and selling — apartment towers. The $90 million sale last month of the approximately 240-unit Infinity property in the South End’s Harbor Point development marked the latest in a series of eight- and nine-figure deals in recent years. Those transactions highlight investor and tenant confidence in a segment of the housing market that is driving population growth and also expanding the base of potential buyers for single-family homes. “Harbor Point is like a city within a city...

New Stamford floating device traps trash from Long Island Sound

by Chris Dowling
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November 13, 2019

STAMFORD — Bottles, food wrappers, cigarette butts, and loads of leaves are just some of the items that have turned up in a new trash-collecting contraption installed in Stamford Harbor.  The receptacle, which essentially looks like a dumpster partially submerged in water, is called a skimmer, and was gifted through a grant to Stamford nonprofit SoundWaters to help clean the Long Island Sound.  While its purpose is collecting trash, one skimmer is unlikely to make much of a dent in eliminating debris...

New Building Opened At The Curb Community In Norwalk

by Chris Dowling
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October 25, 2019

Norwalk, CT – October 25, 2019 – Building and Land Technology (BLT) today announced the completion of its second phase of development at North Seven in Norwalk, CT with the official opening of its second apartment building in the luxury rental community at The Curb. An open house will run from Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Underscoring BLT's commitment to cultivating and sustaining communities, the new building at The Curb at North Seven is...

Building and Land Technology “Flips the Switch” on Solar at Silicon Harbor on Stamford Waterfront

by Chris Dowling
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October 3, 2019

Rooftop solar installation on commercial property is among Connecticut's largest, signaling leading developer's commitment to sustainability One of Connecticut's largest rooftop solar installations was unveiled Thursday at the 500,000 square foot Silicon Harbor office complex in Stamford's Harbor Point. Building Land and Technology (BLT), owner of Silicon Harbor and builder of the larger Harbor Point development, joined community members and elected officials to officially launch the system, which is expected to generate 732,400 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean, renewable energy per year,...

BLT seeking to addresses affordable-housing shortage in Stamford, Norwalk

by Chris Dowling
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September 30, 2019

Affordable housing may be increasingly hard to come by around the country, but commercial real estate developer Building and Land Technology (BLT) says it’s actively working to address that problem in Stamford and Norwalk. “A lot of people have the impression that all the new development going on hasn’t created opportunities for BMR (below market rate) units,” said BLT CEO Ted Ferrarone. “That is a misperception.” BLT has built 341 BMR units over the past 10 years, is working on 27...

New Luxury Waterfront Residences Open In Stamford

by Chris Dowling
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September 17, 2019

STAMFORD, CT — Allure, the newest addition to Stamford's Harbor Point area, is officially open and welcoming tours. In addition to apartments with water views, developer Building and Land Technology (BLT) said they have worked to create a resort-style atmosphere. The new complex boasts 435 apartments, featuring 37 three-bedroom units, averaging 1,518 square feet, in addition to two 4,655-square-foot, four-bedroom penthouse super-units. The complex offers a mix of studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms and townhouses units, each of which feature open floor plans, large...

DNA Lab Unveiled in Stamford, Aims to Hire 300 Scientists

by Chris Dowling
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August 1, 2019

STAMFORD - A health science technology lab that was unveiled in Harbor Point in Stamford Thursday aims to hire 300 scientists by next year. Sema4 is a DNA lab aimed to help patients make better health care choices. Eric Schadt, the founder of Sema4, says DNA testing can inform patients of diseases they may be at risk for and how they can be prevented. Scientists working at the lab will analyze DNA samples and report back to doctors. Sema4 picked Stamford over...

Greenbush and Weaver of CBRE arrange 11,234 s/f lease to Colangelo

by Chris Dowling
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July 5, 2019

Norwalk, CT  According to CBRE, Colangelo signed a deal to relocate its headquarters. The firm will occupy 11,234 s/f on part of the sixth floor at 20 Glover Ave. Colangelo, which currently occupies a coworking space in town, will move into its new private office space soon. CBRE’s Steven Greenbush and Joe Weaver represented the tenant, while Tim Rorick, Torey Walsh and Jack McDermott of NKF represented ownership, Building and Land Technology. 20 Glover Ave. is a six-story office building that is...