Harbor Point is an unprecedented vision of the Stamford waterfront that will include over 80 acres of mixed-use space, 1 mile of waterfront, 16 acres of parks and public open spaces, an energized waterfront, convenient access to major transportation, and a thriving residential community.

SITUATION
The Stamford Waterfront Development, known as Harbor Point, consists of an assemblage of more than 80 acres of vacant and underutilized land, with 1 mile of waterfront along the magnificent Connecticut coastline. Situated in the South End neighborhood of Stamford, the site is directly accessible from downtown Stamford, the Stamford train station, and the Interstate 95. Harbor Point promises to be the long-awaited catalyst for environmental remediation and redevelopment of the South End. The assembled properties include the former Yale & Towne Lock Factory, the Northeast Utilities waterfront site, Pitney Bowes’ former manufacturing sites, and the Brewer Yacht Haven Marina, located on the site of the former Luders Marine Construction Company.

DEVELOPMENT
Recognizing an opportunity that stood silent for decades, Antares Investment Partners set into motion an unprecedented vision that will reconnect the City of Stamford, along with the South End, to the harbor. Tapping our extensive local market knowledge, developmental expertise, and innovative financing capabilities, Antares secured and assembled the properties, resources, and world-class team of professionals necessary to create this new vision of Stamford’s waterfront.

Partnering with Lubert-Adler to make this project a reality, Antares enlisted Cooper, Robertson & Partners and Sasaki Associates, Inc., as the master planners for Harbor Point. Among the architectural firms to be involved in designing the first phases are Perkins Eastman and Arrowstreet Inc.

Harbor Point is expected to begin construction in 2008, with the first phase scheduled to be completed by 2009. As the project begins to transform former industrial sites into a vibrant mixed-use development, Harbor Point will also lead the way in environmental design. The entire project has been accepted as one of the first projects in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Neighborhood Development pilot program, and the buildings will be constructed in accordance with LEED standards.

Harbor Point, estimated to be completed over a period of approximately ten to twelve years, will consist of several distinct neighborhoods, each complemented by a memorable park feature. Waterfront promenades will invite residents and out-of-town visitors to enjoy the vistas and fresh air. Outdoor events and dining will spill out into an open plaza that will lead right to the water’s edge. Hotels, offices, retail establishments, and restaurants will bring new life to a once-neglected area of Stamford. Ultimately, Harbor Point will reinforce the identity of Stamford as the most important destination for living and recreation on the Connecticut coast.