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CITY OF NORWALK
125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850 203-854-3200 norwalkct.org Year established: Norwalk was founded in 1640 and incorporated in 1651 Executive(s) Title: Mayor Harry Rilling Type of company: City Municipality Description: Located in the heart of Fairfield County, CT, the City of Norwalk is a diverse community rich in culture and personality. Find out why Norwalk is the Sound of Connecticut.
BUILDING AND LAND TECHNOLOGY
1 Elmcroft Road, Stamford, CT 06902 203-846-1900 bltoffice.com Year established: 1982 Executive(s) Title: Carl R. Kuehner, III, Chairman Type of company: Real Estate Description: Building and Land Technology (BLT) is a premier vertically-integrated real estate firm. For more than three decades, the firm has developed, owned, operated, managed and invested in more than 25 million square feet of real estate where individuals live, work and play. Every aspect of BLT’s business, from creating innovative connections between residential and office spaces, to revitalizing underappreciated real estate assets, underscores its commitment to building communities that flourish and endure.
NORWALK NOW
125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850 203-561-9878 norwalknow.org Year established: 2017 Executive(s) Title: Linda Kavanagh Type of company: Marketing Description: Marketing support arm for Norwalk small businesses
SOUNDVIEW LANDING
20 Day Street, Norwalk, CT | 06854 203-714-8060 soundviewlanding.com Year established: 2018 Executive(s) Title: Patrick Lee & James Keefe, Principals of Trinity Financial and Trinity Management Type of company: Located in the heart of downtown South Norwalk (SONO), Soundview Landing is comprised of thoughtfully designed one- & two-bedroom apartment homes, which offer spacious open floor plans, abundant natural light and accommodate a wide range of furniture layouts. Our community is conveniently positioned with direct access to greenspace, local eateries, the harbor and other SONO attractions.
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uring times like these, there is no place I would rather be than Connecticut. At BLT, we are community builders and have set our sights on the future of our state- where we see boundless opportunity for economic and societal growth that will benefit Connecticut businesses and families for years to come. For us, community comes first; which is why BLT has spent the last two decades planting roots in Stamford and Norwalk. Our team, comprised of hundreds of professionals, have worked to create lush ecosystems where our neighbors and friends can walk our paths, enjoy our parks, shop in our stores, eat in our restaurants, and work in our offices. Since the onset of the pandemic, we have worked tirelessly to maintain our community and residents’ preferred lifestyle, safely and at a distance. Working in tandem with our state and local officials, BLT pitched in quickly to help while updating our cleaning and hygiene protocols across all of our properties to create a safe environment for all those who enter our buildings. From enforcing face mask regulations and 6-foot distance markers to helping local businesses offer increased delivery services, expanded amenities, and transitioning restaurants to outdoors, safety has been and will re-
ABOUT US
Preferred landlord for many of America’s Fortune 500 corporations and retailers, Building & Land Technology (BLT) is a premiere Connecticut-based real estate firm devoted to building community. For over three decades, the firm has invested in, developed, owned, and managed more than 25 million square feet of commercial, hotel, residential, and mixed-use real estate where individuals live, work, and play. The largest franchisee of Sotheby’s real estate brokerage, with 28 offices and 1,000 real estate agents, BLT builds communities for the long-term by weaving together a holistic mindset of economic, environmental, and social sustainability.
OUR STATE, OUR COMMUNITY
Since 1982, BLT’s work has centered on cultivating and sustaining communities in Connecticut through signature developments, such as the proposed North Seven B2
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main our number one priority. Our great state of Connecticut will continue to meet the challenges of this crisis while helping to lead the way for the economy and for people to feel comfortable and confident returning to their desks. Our team of professionals at BLT have been working closely with business leaders in Norwalk and Stamford to create a safe haven for companies to once again welcome employees back to their
offices and storefronts. Across our commercial office spaces, we have collaborated with tenants to quickly update buildings and better accommodate our new normal, ensuring business can continue to boom in Connecticut. Our stores and restaurants and those who work in them, are a part of what makes our communities vibrant places to live, work, play and stay. We will continue to support local business owners and
welcome new entrepreneurs and visionaries to join our communities. I know that Connecticut will come out on the other side stronger, smarter, and better prepared to transform our future and at BLT we will continue to do our part to stand with our communities and meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. — Carl R. Kuehner, III, Chairman, Building and Land Technology
project in Norwalk. North Seven will add over 2,000 new apartment units and over 2.5 million square feet of office space that will serve as an economic engine for the city. The community will be located alongside Merritt 7 and serve as a microcosm that demonstrates the future of our communities across the state. The “new” CT economy will be supported by communities where our residents can work and live within our designed ecosystems that offer amenities and an ease of living. North Seven is on a similar trajectory to BLT’s $3.5 billion Harbor Point Redevelopment Project in Stamford, which encompasses more than 100 acres along the Long Island Sound. BLT has been recognized for its positive contributions to the community in terms of job growth, LEED-ND Gold certification, bringing a transit-oriented approach to development, as well as for its public parks and efforts to make waterfront
areas accessible to the public. Harbor Point has transformed a previously neglected area in the South End of Stamford into a dynamic and lively community featuring colorful restaurants, stores and boutiques, and lush public park space.
companies seeking alternative workspaces. We aim to help keep Connecticut productive and continue developing spaces for individuals to work safely and businesses to prosper, assisting with the long term economic viability of the state. No issue is more pressing to the future of our world than our environment. At BLT, we are invested in the long term growth of our communities by respecting the land we use and occupy. In 2008, BLT initiated one of Connecticut’s largest environmental cleanups by remediating more than 60 acres of contaminated brownfield sites. Today, that area has been transformed into a thriving community that has provided an economic stimulus to core public services such as schools, emergency services and critical infrastructure projects. BLT’s ongoing investments have attracted thousands of residents, quality retailers, restaurants and visitors to hundreds of free community events.
ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
With a portfolio of more than 8 million square feet in office space, BLT has created or redeveloped space for global organizations and is currently developing more than 900,000 square feet for the Charter Communications World Headquarters and more than 2.5 million square feet for North Seven. In recent months, BLT has transformed spaces to accommodate workfrom-home offices within residential buildings and communities, offering numerous solutions including co-working spaces, spec suites and pre-built units for immediate availability and use by residents or
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WELCOME TO CONNECTICUT, YOUR PREMIER DESTINATION TO LIVE, WORK & PLAY Building and Land Technology (BLT) offers world-class residential and commercial properties in Stamford and Norwalk. Within 45 minutes of New York City, our locations offer meticulous attention to detail, thriving communities and natural beauty you and your loved ones will enjoy year round.
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Brand New One & Two Bedroom Apartment Homes Now Available Starting at $1,850 and $2,475
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Located in the heart of downtown South Norwalk (SONO), Soundview Landing is comprised of thoughtfully designed one- & two-bedroom apartment homes, which offer spacious open floor plans, abundant natural light and accommodate a wide range of furniture layouts. Our community is conveniently positioned with direct access to greenspace, local eateries, the harbor and other SONO attractions. South Norwalk has much to offer and Soundview Landing truly enhances the South Norwalk lifestyle with its combination of diverse city-character and quaint harbor-town-like vibes. A mixed-income neighborhood, this newly modernized development offers a refreshing approach on community, meeting the needs and demands of the environment and today’s contemporary living preferences. The Soundview Landing design and atmosphere was inspired by South Norwalk’s beginnings as a working maritime port, along with its evolution into an industrial center. SONO is now a thriving downtown that has the perfect balance of history and hip. Enjoy drinks on outdoor terraces, harborside walks along the river or a family visit to the aquarium--all within walking distance to Metro North train station and less than an hour away from New York City. In the Soundview community, our apartments include generous space to live, work, and socialize. From the state-of-the-art fitness center to the cozy lounges, to the rooftop sun deck and the new and beautifully designed Ryan Park (literally a hop across the street) there is much to experience beyond the private living spaces… and the list goes on. The first eighty Soundview residences were completed back in 2018, with our second wave of eighty five beautiful apartments just recently opened in 2020. Our community will be complete with a third phase of construction of 108 residences in two buildings, scheduled for completion in Spring 2021. Interested in getting more information on Soundview Landing? Email us today! SoundviewLanding@trinitymanagementcompany.com 20 Day Street | Norwalk, CT | 06854
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NORWALK: A CHARMING SLICE OF NEW ENGLAND
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his is Norwalk, Connecticut, a thriving city on the move and vibrant coastal community rich in history. Defined by its diverse districts that house charming residential neighborhoods, beach fronts and boatyards and flourishing businesses, Norwalk continues to shine as a popular Fairfield County destination to live, work and play. Affectionately referred to as “Oyster Town” due to its deeply rooted history as a fishing harbor and waterway, Norwalk embraces its coastal prominence, instilling a strong and sustainable coastal environment and preserving Norwalk’s maritime heritage. The Norwalk Seaport Association and Maritime Aquarium, both integral components to the renaissance of South Norwalk, are a driving force behind Norwalk’s robust tourism industry. Popular Norwalk attractions include: Sheffield Island Lighthouse and ferry rides; Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, a national registered historic landmark; Mill Hill Historic Park and Nor-
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walk Historical Society; Stepping Stones Museum for Children, dedicated to early childhood education; historic Wall Street Theater; plus numerous nature hiking trails and year-round events that highlight Norwalk’s active art, entertainment, outdoor lifestyle, boating and dining scene. Through the progressive and active approach of Norwalk’s Economic and Community Development, Planning and Zoning, Building and Code Enforcement, Business Development and Tourism and Transportation, Mobility and Parking teams, the city remains steadfast with its on-going mission to enhance the quality of life for all residents, businesses and visitors through a balanced and managed approach to growth, improvements and support features. Norwalk Now, a support arm for Norwalk’s expanding small-business community, is the first business model of its kind in Fairfield County to offer free marketing, social media and public relations as-
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sistance to restaurants, retailers, arts and entertainment venues, attractions and lifestyle businesses with a cohesive and collaborative program designed to educate and support local business owners with their marketing endeavors. Urban renewal efforts throughout the city have never been healthier. New constructions and the restoration of historic buildings are on the rise. Numerous developments have taken flight in Norwalk in the form of Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ Ironworks SONO mixed-used building, 19 Day and The Corset factory residential living, and cutting-edge workspace at The Locke Building. F.D. Rich Company’s SONO Pear and Harbourside SONO residential complexes, along with the completion of the highly anticipated opening of the Residence Inn by Marriott added to the renewed energy of this dynamic waterside township. Building and Land Technology recently enhanced Norwalk’s Route 7 Corridor with the development of North 7, a sprawling mixed-
use community with stunning modern amenities and sensibility. Renewal and urban redevelopment plans are also underway for the Wall Street and West Avenue neighborhoods that have seen tremendous growth and change over the last decade, including 1,000 new apartments and 78,000 square feet of commercial space. Its neighborhood anchor institutions, including Norwalk Hospital, King Industries, Norwalk Public Library, Factory Underground, and the Wall Street Theater, continue to foster an identity around art, science, technology, culture and health and wellness. New parking, zoning, construction and infrastructure are at the forefront of the city’s revitalization strategy for this historic neighborhood. Norwalk welcomes you to join our beautiful and evolving community, a charming slice of New England on the Gold Coast of Connecticut. Please visit norwalkct.org and norwalknow.org.
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