BoarD of CoMMISSIoNErS Chairman Laure Aubuchon, Director Stephen J. Hoffman, Managing Partner Office of Economic Development Hoffman Investment Partners City of Stamford ViCe Chairman Goitom Bellete, President dssd BOard OF COmmissiOners GB Parking Front left to right: Richard E. Taber, Michael Marchetti, Marjan Murray, Sandy Goldstein, Stephen J. Hoffman, Marjan Murray, First Vice President, Kathryn Emmett, Norman Lotstein, Robert H. Kahn. Tri-State Market Manager Christopher L. Bergstrom, Executive Back left to right: Goitom Bellete, Courtney A. Nelthropp, Gregory Lodato, Robert Karp, Merle Spiegel, People’s United Bank Director, Urban Redevelopment Commission John Queenan, John J. DiMenna Jr., Mary Schaffer, Rocco Veltri, Carl Bildner, Joe Kelly, Randall M. Salvatore. Missing from photograph: Laure Aubuchon, Christopher L. Bergstrom, Greg Caggainello, Jack Condlin, Treasurer Carl Bildner, President Bildner Capital Corp. Michael M. Ego, Todd M. Kosakowski, Michael J. McAndrews, Lynn McGee, Michael A. Pavia, Kathryn Emmett, Esq. Randall M. Skigen, Robin Stein, Werner Valeur-Jensen, Kathleen E. Walsh, Steven Wise. Emmett & Glander Greg Caggainello, Sr. Vice President seCreTary Reckson, a Division of SL Green Michael M. Ego, Associate Vice Provost John Queenan, Head of Environment Michael Marchetti Jack Condlin, President & CEO University of Connecticut, Stamford and Sustainability Columbus Park Trattoria Stamford Chamber of Commerce Robert H. Kahn, President, The Royal Bank of Scotland Group immediaTe PasT Chairman John J. DiMenna Jr., President United Realty of Connecticut, Inc. Randall M. Salvatore, Managing Director RMS Construction, LLC Richard E. Taber, Chairman & CEO Seaboard Properties, Inc. Robert Karp, President First County Bank BE Rep Group Mary Schaffer Joe Kelly, General Manager napa & co. Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa Randall M. Skigen, President & Deputy Todd M. Kosakowski, Managing Partner Mayor, Stamford Board of Representatives Post Road Entertainment Merle Spiegel, Senior Director of Corporate Gregory Lodato, President Communications, Purdue Pharma L.P. MarLo Associates, Inc. Robin Stein, Land Use Bureau Chief Norman Lotstein, Vice President City of Stamford Pyramid Real Estate Group Werner Valeur-Jensen, Owner Michael J. McAndrews, General Manager Valeur Realty Holding Co. Stamford Town Center Rocco Veltri, Regional Head of Security, Lynn McGee, Owner Americas, UBS Investment Bank The Bridal Suite Kathleen E. Walsh, President & CEO Friends OF dOWnTOWn Courtney A. Nelthropp, Owner Stamford Partnership, Inc. From left to right: Front left to right: Eileen Heckerling, Elayne Jassey, Nancy Kucera, Maddy Shapiro, Sir Speedy Camille Tomasello, Sandy Goldstein, Joan Fields, Gail Malloy, Karen Denker, Lynne Fife, Ellen O’Neill, Steven Wise Betsy Levinson. Michael A. Pavia, Mayor Steven Wise Associates, LLC Missing from photograph: Ginny Fox, Phyllis Kapiloff, Alice Lyons, Pamela Mullender, Shae Rosenthal. City of Stamford DSSD Staff Sandy Goldstein Annette Einhorn Maryann Rockwood President Director, Events & Marketing Executive Administrator John Ruotolo Jacqueline R. Wetenhall Cheryl Vukelic Vice President of Operations Director of Retail Development Operations Project Manager Lynne Colatrella Marion Glowka David Klein Vice President, Events & Marketing Streetscape Coordinator Coordinator, Events & Marketing

dssd sTaFF Front left to right: Jacqueline Wetenhall, Lynne Colatrella, Sandy Goldstein, John Ruotolo. Back left to right: Maryann Rockwood, Marion Glowka, David Klein, Cheryl Vukelic, Annette Einhorn.

stamford downtown special services district Five Landmark Square, Suite 110 | Stamford, CT 06901 | Phone: 203-348-5285 | Fax: 203-348-6857 | www.stamford-downtown.com Photography by Happyhaha Studio and John Follis | Design by: Vista Communications Group, Inc. LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN & THE PRESIDENT As the US economy struggled to regain its footing in 2009/10, Stamford Downtown’s economy continued VISION: to show moderate strength, albeit not at the dramatic heights indicative of its growth in the early 2000’s. Our District is the driving force of the city’s corporate, retail and cultural life with a compelling Grand List of The vision for Stamford Downtown $2.1 billion, 8.4% of the city’s total $24.9 billion. The Downtown’s Grand List has grown by 178% during is that of a 24-hour/seven day a week the last 5 years. This is noteworthy, considering the challenges of the economy. There are still critical market center for living, working, shopping, sectors (office, retail and housing) which have not risen to their former levels of vitality and which, when Stephen J. Hoffman, Sandy Goldstein, dining, education, culture and turned around, will be strong adrenaline for our economy. Chairman President entertainment. OFFICE SECTOR Our District is the driving force of the city’s corporate, retail and cultural life MISSION: There are currently 6.6 million square feet of office space in the Downtown. As of first quarter 2010, the with a compelling Grand List of $2.1 billion, 8.4% of the city’s total $24.9 billion. Downtown’s combined Class A&B office availability rate was 20.5%, a significant improvement over last “ The Downtown’s Grand List has grown by 178% during the last 5 years. The Downtown Special Services year’s 26.72% number. Stamford was the most active submarket in Fairfield County accounting for nearly District is responsible for creating, 44% of all leasing activity. A robust 58,600 people work within one mile of the Downtown. This year’s ” unemployment rate of 7.9% (March, 2010), while high if compared to the 5% of years 2005-7, is lower RESIDENTIAL SECTOR managing and promoting a quality than Fairfield County’s average of 8.4% or the national average of 9.7%. RBS’ new North American office environment for people, which The Downtown has not escaped the hits on the residential economy that have plagued the country. headquarters was fully occupied in September 2009. Its 574, 831 square foot building, with over 2,900 However, there are bright spots. Trump Tower with its 166 units has opened for occupancy with magnificent enhances the economic vitality of employees, is having a significant domino effect on the economy as more RBS employees access and apartments for sale. High Grove’s 93 upscale housing units are near completion. Construction has begun on the Downtown. spend at our restaurants, shops and hotels. the St. Andrew’s site for another 94 units with a projected early spring 2011 completion. Greenfield Partners, owners of the former Advocate site, has a compelling plan for 350 housing units. And, Richard Freedman is RETAIL GOALS: finalizing plans for 90 residential units in an office conversion at 800 Summer Street. The retail market in Stamford mirrors the weakened retail market nationwide. Yet there are many bright • To foster the Downtown’s economic spots worth noting. Restaurateurs are actively seeking to locate in the Downtown, adding to a very diverse OPERATIONS growth through a strong retail and rich mixture of eateries. Over the course of the next several months, look for the openings of Quattro The DSSD continues to maximize its Clean, Green and Safe Program. An electronic route monitoring system, recruitment and retention program. Pazzi, Sandella’s Flat Bread Café , Riviera Maya Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Tappo! The Restaurant Weeks installed this past year, confirms 15,000 Ambassador patrol circuits throughout the downtown. Our Clean program continues to be a real winner for our community with a 50% increase in patronage over last year. Team, on duty 7 days a week, covers 9 ½ miles of downtown sidewalks daily and removes over 23 tons of • To ensure the appropriate economic A significant Art Gallery, Fernando Luis Alvarez, opened on Bedford Street to join the other gallery on the garbage annually. Our Beautification Program brightens the Downtown with its multiple seasonal plantings in development of Stamford Downtown street, the Artistic Hand Blown Glass Shop. CVS/pharmacy will be opening on Forest Street in August 18 gardens, 6 parks, 10 parklets, multiple sidewalk gardens, 30 street planters and 145 hanging flower baskets. bringing an 11,418 sf, all-purpose drug store to the area to join our other Bedford Street pharmacy, the through comprehensive strategic Medicine Shoppe, located near the Avon Theatre. urban planning and advocacy. FUNDRAISING CULTURE Property owner assessments account for 51% of the DSSD’s budget with a strong DSSD fund development • To plan, initiate and manage program raising 48% of the budget from sponsorships and grants. The property owner return on investment The Stamford Center for the Arts emerged from bankruptcy during 2009 and is returning as the region’s enhanced operational services, is considerable. For every $1 of assessment paid by a property owner, $1.96 in Downtown services and significant cultural institution. A recent fundraiser honoring jazz giant, Dave Brubeck and former SCA Board programs is returned. which improve the Downtown’s Chairman, Mike Cacace, raised significant funds for the Center and played to a full house. The SCA is beginning outdoor environment. work on a long range Master Plan based on community and corporate input as another means of engaging the community. The NBC Universal lease with the SCA has stimulated the Downtown economy in many ways. • To attract people to the Downtown Each year an audience of 39,000 people visit NBC/Universal’s studio on Tresser Blvd, with 4,670 guests through targeted signature events appearing on the show. All of these people need food, hotel rooms and other important downtown services. and marketing programs. Since August 2009, NBC/U has booked 4,500 hotel rooms, ordered 19,950 pizza slices and purchased thousands of car service runs for guests. These orders are filled by downtown businesses. Not bad for just one year of residency in our Downtown! The Big Apple Circus, one of the world’s premier circuses, will open its Big Top in Mill River Park from July 9 to July 31. Thousands of people will come downtown and have the opportunity to shop, dine and stroll, after enjoying the circus. We look forward to assessing the economic benefit of this great circus and will host a major fund raiser under the Big Top on July 9th and 10th in partnership with the Mill River Collaborative. Our event program is stronger than ever, demonstrating that events, culture and entertainment are among the most significant economic generators in a city. The DSSD’s events bring over 400,000 people a year to the Downtown. During our seven Alive @ Five summer concerts, business at Downtown restaurants often quadruples. Because of the series’ success, Pops in the Park will have enhanced programming featuring name performers. A new series, Bedford Street Promenade, will begin on Bedford Street in an effort to build on Columbus Park successes. rEtaIL ECoNoMIC DEVELoPMENt rECrUItMENt GoaL: aND rEtENtIoN To ensure the appropriate economic development of stamford downtown Downtown hotels and at local Fairfield County Bank branches. through comprehensive planning and advocacy. GoaL: The six month marketing program is designed to get people to... To foster the Downtown’s economic “Think locally” when deciding where to make their purchases The DSSD is the watchdog for appropriate Downtown development, balancing the challenge of intense development with environmental and quality of life objectives. Using Stamford’s Master growth through a strong retail “Buy locally” more often Plan as a guide, the District has helped foster the development of a downtown with a full array recruitment and retention program. “Act locally” by supporting our Stamford Downtown retail community of retail, office, cultural, recreation and residential uses. Through a strong program of advocacy for For further details on the i-Shop card program log on to www.stamford-downtown.com. appropriate land-use planning and development, the Downtown will continue to grow and thrive 2009/2010 DSSD’s “DOWNTOWNERS” EVENT AT THE HOTEL ZERO DEGREES – On April 20, 2010, DSSD hosted as a regional retail, office, housing and cultural destination. its first “Downtowners” event, designed for Stamford Downtown residents and workers. This “meet and aCCoMPLISHMENtS: mingle” social event was attended by approximately 200 “Downtowners” delighted for an opportunity to 2009/2010 aCCoMPLISHMENtS: The creation of a vibrant retail environment is at the experience Stamford Downtown’s latest hotel venue. Co-sponsors of the event included the Avon Theatre, neW deVeLOPmenT OVersiGhT – This past year DSSD’s Economic Development Committee core of DSSD’s mission. Both retail retention and Saks Fifth Avenue, the Stamford Town Center, Columbus Park Trattoria, State Farm Insurance, Owens Hotel Zero Degrees reviewed and analyzed several development proposals which included plans for: Gateway, Metro recruitment were top priorities in the Retail Department Gallery, the Greenwich Hospitality Group and several Stamford Downtown merchants who donated Green, St. Andrew’s residential, Advocate site residential, and the Clairol site. DSSD positions this year, with several new initiatives implemented: discount coupons for the gift bags. were developed for each of these projects and publicly articulated to appropriate city boards and BedFOrd sTreeT aCTiVaTiOn – A new a reTaiL WindOW siGnaGe CLeanuP CamPaiGn was committees. With each, we strove to ensure that Downtown remains the center of office, hotel contemporary gallery was successfully scouted and initiated in 2008 and continued throughout this year in an effort and retail development, as clearly articulated in Stamford’s Master Plan. opened at 96 Bedford Street. The Fernando Luis Alvarez to encourage Stamford Downtown merchants to keep their OLd TOWn haLL – The exterior “façade-lift” of Old Town Hall in the heart of the Downtown was Gallery has added new life to this dormant side of windows clean and clear of promotional signage. This is an completed, work began on a full interior renovation and construction commenced on an Bedford Street, by hosting several art receptions with important campaign designed to present our Downtown at its best. architecturally compelling exterior feature. The DSSD is a designated member of the Old Town Hall Stamford Downtown businesses: Saks Fifth Avenue Additionally, DSSD hosted a Merchants Breakfast meeting on April Redevelopment Agency which is spearheading the drive to renovate, build and activate the building. (Chanel), the Avon Theatre, the Stamford Partnership 1st with a guest speaker’s slide presentation designed to encourage BOards and COmmissiOns – DSSD staff sits on the boards of numerous significant public and DSSD’s Board of Commissioners. A plan to stage attractive retail storefronts in Stamford Downtown. agencies and corporations including: Stamford Center for the Arts, Mill River Collaborative, Keep the vacancies along this stretch of Bedford Street with sTamFOrd TaBLes – After several decades in business, two long time Italian restaurants, Il Falco Stamford Beautiful, Ferguson Library, Stamford Chamber of Commerce, Stamford Partnership, art work is also being pursued. and Mona Lisa left the Downtown. Stamford Tables continues to remain a viable restaurant organization Stamford EMS, Tully Health Center and Stamford Police Foundation. with 36 members. The association welcomed newcomers Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar and EOS Greek Cuisine. Stamford Tables hosted Summer and Winter Restaurant Weeks, 2010/2011 GoaLS: in addition to publishing a 2010 mini-version of the Stamford Tables Concierge Book with a dedicated sponsor, First County Bank. DSSD distributed 12,500 copies of this publication to area hotels, residential dOWnTOWn masTer PLan & COmPrehensiVe reZOninG – Stamford has not had complexes and local real estate offices. comprehensive rezoning since the mid 1950’s. A new citywide Master Plan was developed in 1999 but the downtown area was not covered in enough depth to serve as the basis for rezoning. sTamFOrd TaBLes resTauranT WeeKs were held during the last two weeks of August, and from The DSSD, in partnership with the Stamford Urban Redevelopment Commission, has initiated a February 21st through March 7th. A record number of 19 restaurants participated in this year’s campaign community-inclusive process to produce a Downtown Master Plan, followed by comprehensive resulting in a total of 6,983 lunches and dinners served. The Avon Theatre renewed its partnership with rezoning to ensure appropriate future development. The project is in its final stages and a new Fernando Luis Alvarez Luis Fernando the DSSD, and diners were awarded $2.00 vouchers for Avon Theatre General Admission. zoning initiative based on a year’s preliminary work is forseen. dssd reTaiL BrOChure – A new 4 color retail neW deVeLOPmenT OVersiGhT – Monitor new development downtown and in the adjacent brochure was created and is being used to solicit 2010/2011 GoaLS: community through review and analysis of prospective projects. The DSSD will remain actively new retailers by DSSD, property owners and their sCOuTinG eFFOrTs – There will be an increase in scouting this year with a focus on visiting new involved in reviewing proposed new developments and monitoring changes in already proposed real estate brokers. trade areas to attract prospective retailers. An emphasis will also be placed on being in contact with but not yet constructed projects. I-SHOP STAMFORD DOWNTOWN Card the local real estate commercial brokerage community through several new mailings. We are exploring TransPOrTaTiOn – Active engagement in the Transportation Center’s garage proposals and PrOGram – Due to the success of last year’s i-Shop sponsoring a local ICSC event. the city’s master plan for access to the Transportation Center and its environs. card program, it was reintroduced this Spring and i-shOP disCOunT Card PrOGram – The program, which enjoyed great success in its initial Heights & Lights at Landmark Square 50,000 cards were distributed to Stamford Downtown launching, will continue in the new fiscal year. After analysis of the results, continuation of the program office workers, area residents, commuters and will be determined. shoppers. This year’s program included 38 businesses and a new sponsor, Fairfield County Bank. An DSSD’S DOWNTOWNERS – The last “Downtowners” event at Hotel Zero Degrees attracted more than Through a strong program of advocacy for appropriate land-use planning and additional 10,000 cards were distributed to Stamford 200 people. The next event will be at 100 Prospect Street in mid-June showcasing new businesses in development, the Downtown will continue to grow and thrive as a regional retail, Stamford Downtown. If it achieves the same level of success, it will become part of our retail calendar. “ sTamFOrd TaBLes resTauranT WeeKs – Winter & Summer Restaurant Weeks will continue and office, housing and cultural destination. new sponsors will be targeted. ” EVENtS & MarkEtING 2010/2011 GoaLS: Sugar Ray at Alive @ Five GoaL: dOWnTOWn eVenTs – To continue to enhance the district’s program of signature events while insuring that each event leverages economic benefits for Downtown businesses. To attract people to the downtown ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, IT’S REIGNING CATS & DOGS, SCULPTURE EXHIBIT – To produce through comprehensive signature a sculpture exhibit featuring 40 oversized, originally designed cats and dogs. Each fiberglass animal events and marketing programs. The Stylistics at Pops in the Park will be decorated and painted by an artist juried into the show. The DSSD has a strong and focused The events draw renowned artists, musicians and sponsors, successfully attracting hundreds of BaTTLe OF The Bands – Stage a band calendar of events featuring the thousands of spectators annually who ultimately shop, dine and enjoy all the Downtown has to offer. competition at multiple locations throughout the following: an outdoor sculpture exhibit, downtown. Winners will perform at the Bedford outdoor summer concerts, a farmers’ 2009/2010 aCCoMPLISHMENtS: Street Promenade and further compete for opening slots at Alive @ Five. market, an arts & crafts show, the second ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, SCULPTURE EXHIBIT – During summer 2009, 42 large animal sculptures from 19 national and regional artists were placed in the Downtown. BedFOrd sTreeT PrOmenade – To develop largest helium balloon parade in the and launch a new event for Bedford Street on aLiVe @ FiVe – Successfully produced seven concerts featuring Smash Mouth and Sugar Ray. country as well as Heights & Lights three Saturdays in June. The purpose of the event Implemented new rules including an age requirement of 21 Antique Car Show at Pops in the Park is to create a pedestrian mall on Bedford Street featuring Santa rappelling down the and over after 6:30pm; $5 admission charge and one main where each restaurant can extend patios and patrons can stroll the street while listening to live bands. Landmark Square Building coupled gate with many portals which allowed for a much safer and with a Christmas tree lighting. consumer-friendly event. aLiVe @ FiVe – To produce an exciting and entertaining concert series featuring the opening acts of Gin Blossoms and Soul Asylum and closing with The Beach Boys on August 5. The seven headliners POPs in The ParK – Produced Pops in the Park featuring are designed to attract a diversified market to our Downtown event. the Stamford Symphony with conductor Eckart Preu, The Stylistics and The New York City Big Band, each drawing POPs in The ParK – This year’s goal is to enhance our “Pops” series by booking prominent national acts. The Rock & Roll legend, Neil Sedaka, will open the series. Appearing in the following weeks will large and enthusiastic crowds. UBS Parade Spectacular be the Stamford Symphony, Steve March Tormé and Bowzer’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Party. sTamFOrd dOWnTOWn sTreeT BeaT – Developed and implemented a street musician series on two BiG aPPLe CirCus Fundraiser – Co-host a fundraising event with Mill River Collaborative Wednesdays in Summer, 2009. which includes a Friday night Circus Gala and a Saturday Circus Performance. The circus will be an economic engine driving people Downtown to dine and shop. arTs & CraFTs On BedFOrd – Implemented fifth annual Arts & Crafts on Bedford Street inTeraCTiVe WeB OuTreaCh – To further expand Stamford Downtown’s presence on MySpace, which has become one of the most YouTube, Facebook and Stamford Downtown’s Blog and to increase our email mailing list. successful crafts shows in the region. The Bows at Stamford Downtown Street Beat uBs Parade sPeCTaCuLar – Brought in national entertainment including the Pixie Six from the network television show, “America’s Got Talent.” Streamlined marching band program to 12 bands, which included 9 strong regional high school marching bands, resulting in a much shorter and tighter parade.

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“ thousands of spectators annually who ultimately shop, dine and enjoy all the Downtown has to offer. Top Dog by Jodi Silver ” CLEaN, SafE fUNDING Where the Money Comes from: & GrEEN amBassadOrs Left to right: 51.1% Giovanni Rojas, Wesner Bernadel, tHE DIStrICt 46.8% GoaL: Assessments Sponsorship Michael Stripling, Daniel Coelho, The DSSD is funded primarily by 128 To plan, initiate and manage Missing from photograph: Garry Walker. property owners who pay an annual enhanced operational services, fee to the District based on their which improve Downtown’s property assessments. The formula physical environment. 2009/2010 aCCoMPLISHMENtS: sTamFOrd dOWnTOWn direCTOry – Published the annual Downtown Directory and distributed 38,500 was adopted in 1992 when the District copies containing paid advertising, detailed free listings for 225 downtown businesses and 16 pages of valuable was incorporated and subsequently The District operates five major programs editorial information. amended in 1998 to reflect the impact 1.9% to address the Downtown experience: sTamFOrd dOWnTOWn dininG Guide – Produced a sponsor-funded annual Dining Guide to promote of re-evaluation. In addition to Grants a Clean Team to control sidewalk, park the 78 downtown restaurants which serve as downtown anchors. assessments, a significant portion of and curbside litter 7-days a week; 0.2% COnTraCT neGOTiaTiOn – Negotiated favorable labor contracts for Downtown Ambassador and Sidewalk the DSSD’s program income is derived Downtown Ambassadors to provide a Cleaning programs. Interest through sponsorships. secure environment 200 patrol-hours, amBassadOr PrOGram mOniTOrinG – An electronic route verification system is carefully monitored to ensure consistent, reliable and efficient Downtown Ambassador patrols. 6-days a week; a Green Team to enrich the TAX & ASSESSMENT DATA – The Where the Money Goes: streets and parks with seasonal plantings; GraFFiTi dOCumenTaTiOn & remOVaL – Monitored all incidences of downtown graffiti and followed Downtown Grand List is analyzed and up with photo documentation, police reporting and % 6.3% Streetscape Operations to interface with maintained by DSSD’s Vice President of 49.8 city operations and property owners on immediate removal. In the long term this program Marketing & Retail & Economic has resulted in steadily decreasing graffiti incidents. Operations. Evaluations, forecasts and Development all downtown maintenance issues; and Event Promotion desiGn reVieW –Worked with Zoning strategies for optimizing collections the Sidewalk Snow Removal program Enforcement to ensure enforcement and adherence stem from the latter data. to enhance the pedestrian experience in to newly adopted Design Guidelines. 22.1% the winter. All mesh together to ensure CiTy FundinG reQuesTs – Detailed Operations, hOLiday LiGhT POLe deCOr – Replaced Clean, Safe & Green well-maintained public spaces and parks, hanging holiday basket program with a more reports for the Mayor, Board of Finance resulting in an environment that attracts prominent holiday display. and Board of Representatives are people, fosters retail development, WeBsiTe desiGn – Designed, launched and generated for city funding requests. increases property values, and creates managed a special, short-term website for the 21.8% i-Shop program. General a sense of place. aTLanTiC sTreeT sideWaLKs – Following Administration years of lobbying and collaboration, Atlantic Street sidewalks from Main to Kiwanis Park were Please note that because of the DSSD’s strong sponsorship and grant programs, for every $1 completely revamped. The CLean Team of assessment paid by a property owner $1.96 is returned in services and programs. Left to right: Vincente Santos, Edgar Melgar, Hugo Enriquez. Who Pays What: 2010/2011 GoaLS: dOWnTOWn masTer PLan – Facilitate completion of the Downtown Master Plan and subsequent • Top 5 property owners pay 56% of total program • Average Atlantic Street assessment is $3,859 cost averaging $186,911 each submission to city boards for approval. • Average Bank Street assessment is $1,626 • Top 10 property owners pay 76% of total sTamFOrd CirCus – Create and maintain website to facilitate DSSD fundraising efforts in conjunction with • Average Bedford Street assessment is $1,409 the Big Apple Circus run in Stamford. program cost averaging $126,828 each • Average Broad Street assessment is $17,579 2010/2011 direCTOry – In-house publication and distribution of 38,500 Downtown Directories on a • Smallest Annual Assessment $142 positive cash flow basis. • Average Main Street assessment is $1,542 • Largest Annual Assessment $254,186 desiGn reVieW – Work with Zoning Enforcement to ensure enforcement and adherence to Design Guidelines. • Average Summer Street assessment is $3,616 PerFOrmanCe enhanCemenT – Establish a route verification system for the Downtown Clean Team to ensure optimum performance and effectiveness. CT Transit King Features Syndicate Michael Pelazza Tiernan’s Bar & Restaurant Lisa Cuscuna Arnold Knittel Elissa Piazzaroli included as well is the generosity Tigin Irish Pub & Restaurant Jeff Dean Jimmy Koplik Pitney Bowes of City and state Boards, fUNDING & SUPPort Commissions and agencies Ed Decamillo Todd Kosakowski Paulette Pitt The district thanks a dedicated Denise DeFrancisco Stephanie LaDue The Player’s Club and talented group of which through their funding Stamford Garden Club Robert DeLuca Jenny Lake James Polisky volunteers led by marion recognize the importance of Many District property Stamford Hospital Dale Denelle Patricia Lamouthe Post Road Entertainment Glowka, for their invaluable a revitalized downtown. owners voluntarily supported Stamford Museum & Nature Center Victoria Larkin Bill Price assistance in designing, Dr. Bruce Lee Denker DDS our 2009-2010 initiatives Stamford Partnership mayor michael a. Pavia and his Tommy DeSalvo Betsy Levinson & Family Printech planting and maintaining our Team, City of stamford through donations and in-kind Stamford Symphony Orchestra Kathleen Devanney Rich Levitt Prism Marketing beautiful downtown gardens: A. Vitti Construction sponsorships, which are in Stamford Youth Foundation Dichello Distributors Betsy Lewis Mike Putrino ABC Unitarian Universalist Society Alice Ballin Sgt. Ryan Devanney John Leydon Pyramid Real Estate Group addition to their tax assessment: Danielle Abdelnour United Way of Stamford Jo Ann Benson Eric Lockwood Eric Ratkowski Bill Ackley Monsignour DiGiovanni Avon Theatre Film Center University of Connecticut Mary Bohen Lisa Lockwood Daniel Raymer The Advocate/Greenwich Time DiMare Pastry Shop Bildner Capital Corp. Penney Burnett Kimmie Loop Tami Raymer Agabhumi, The Best of Bali Mickey Docimo Emmett & Glander, Attorneys at Law many thanks to the generosity Maureen Carson Lord & Taylor Debi Reinecke Agora Spa at the Stamford Marriott Downtown Golf Maria L. Sturges First County Bank of our downtown restaurants Lynn Cerran Tim Lynch Riccio Sports Pamela Akgun Carol Duggan Summer High Associates Gibraltar Management Co., Inc. and nightclubs whose Suzanne deMilt Mary Ann MacLeod Kahn Riyasat Mary Alipranti E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course Jen Swarts Heyman Properties donations, participation & gift Lenore DiPalma Martha Mahoney Robinson & Cole Allied-Barton Security Services Wendy Epstein Sharon Tappe Hoffman Investment Partners certificates make numerous Clare Duffy Maiden Lane Company Jim Rockwood Amedisys Home Health Services Fairfield County Bank Jason Teitelbaum People’s United Bank patrons very happy: Paula Eytel Malkin Properties Hannah Rosenberger Sharon Anderson Fairfield County Weekly Terry Connors Ice Rink Purdue Pharma L.P. Libby Fatum John Mallozzi Sherri & Allen Rosenthal Sarah Arnold Fairway Market Tully Health Center RBS 84 Park Dale Fox Mann, Fowler and Hoffman Families June & Rolf Rosenthal The Ashforth Company Robin Faller Sgt. Paul Vacarro Reckson, A Division of SL Green Bennett’s Restaurant Terry Kelly Ron Markey Captain Mark Rysz Ashforth Management Services Joe Falzone Brian VanOrsdel RFR Realty, LLC Black Bear Saloon Pat Langley David Martin Anita Sabato Captain Roman Balzar Charles Fazzino Dolly Veit Seaboard Properties, Inc. Bobby Valentine’s Sports Gallery Café Barbara Miller Jeff McArdle Elizabeth Sabia Bank of America Frank Fedele Vinnie Vetrini Silver Golub & Teitell, LLP Bradford’s Grill & Tavern Ricki Miller Asst. Chief John McCabe Jim Sabia Bartlett Tree Experts Lt. Governor Michael Fedele Joel Wald Stamford Town Center The Brick House Bar & Grill Georgia Norstrand Laurie Guzda McEvoy Michele Sabia Mike Berkoff Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery Mort Walker UBS Buffalo Wild Wings Pat Pemberton Chief Robert McGrath SAC Capital Advisors, LP BevMax Flowerworks, Inc. Neal Walker United Realty of Connecticut, Inc. BUtterfield 8 Restaurant & Lounge Betty Roberts The Medicine Shoppe Saks Fifth Avenue Murthy Bhavaraju Frank Mercede & Sons W.J. Deutsch & Sons Valeur Realty California Pizza Kitchen Jim Sabia Brad Meling Ron Sala Big Apple Circus Alexander Frenkel Phil Wesson The Capital Grille Ed Selig Steve Mendizabal Brooke Salvatore Sheryl Blais FreshDirect Jim West The following non-profit Capriccio Café Sharon Slocum Michele’s Pies, LLC Salon Shahin Erin Blessing GB Parking Jon Westberg organizations support district Chez Jean-Pierre Bistro & Wine Bar Re Telep John Michelson Sally’s Beauty Supply Store Board of Finance, City of Stamford GE Jon Wu initiatives through monetary Columbus Park Trattoria Jane Waugh Dino Miloti Roy Schiffer Board of Representatives, Ed Gentile Tom Wuenneman or in-kind partnerships: Curley’s Diner Charlotte Wolter Ruth Miner Steve Schneider City of Stamford Bill Gerardi Woodloch Pines Resorts Duo Lt. Nick Montagnese Daniel Schwartz Bartlett Arboretum Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy Bob Goldstein World Tek Emme of Capri The district thanks a dedicated Bruce Moore Heather L. Scott Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist Ed Bocchino Grade A ShopRite Yankee Gas EOS Greek Cuisine group of volunteers, the Bruce Moore Jr. Paul Senecal Roman Catholic Church Nick Bochicchio Stephanie Gramps Jim Zielinski Ferrante Friends of downtown, who Cheryl Moore Jim Serafino Boys & Girls Club of Stamford Barbara Boutant Grand Prix New York Zody’s 19th Hole Restaurant Fin II Japanese Restaurant annually raise money for art Denise Morgan Terry Serio CTE’s Lathon Wider Community Center Bull’s Head Pet Hospital Louisa Greene Grand Restaurant in public spaces: Lina Morielli Serpe Brothers Curtain Call By the Bay Designs Paul Grillo Hula Hank’s Island Grille & Bar Samia Mousa Ellie Sgritta Diocese of Bridgeport, Catholic School Joan Fields, Chairperson Chief Barry Callahan Peter Griffith SPECIaL System Jenna Marie’s Deli Captain Bill Mullins Jami Sherwood Karen Denker Bob Callahan Design Pam Groeschner Donate Life CT Kona Grill Andrew Munce Shipman & Goodwin LLP tHaNkS: Lynne Fife Care of Trees Asha Gupte The Ferguson Library Kujaku Japanese Restaurant Murtha Cullina, LLP William and Sylvia Silberstein Foundation Ginny Fox Krissy Carboni Happyhaha Studio Photography Keep Stamford Beautiful Layla’s Falafel Mark Muscarella Simply Signs Special thanks to Mayor Eileen Heckerling Ceebraid-Signal Eileen Heckerling The Long Ridge School Lucky’s Classic Burger & Malt Shop National Realty & Development Corp. Stacy Smith Elayne Jassey Tom Chukas Heineken USA Incorporated Michael A. Pavia whose vision Mill River Collaborative Market Restaurant NBC Universal Jason Soto Phyllis Kapiloff City Carting Hilton Stamford Shippan Point Garden Club Mitchell’s Fish Market Nestlé Waters North America Steve Soyland of a strong and vital Downtown Nancy Kucera City of Stamford Health Department Jim Himes Stamford Big 5 Volunteer Fire Department Morton’s, The Steakhouse Joan Nizolek Tom Speight Betsy Levinson City of Stamford Operations Department Larry Hoff, WB 11 Morning News is essential to the Downtown’s Stamford Center for the Arts napa & co. Police Chief Bob Nivakoff Spinnaker Real Estate Partners Alice Lyons Angela Cohen Hotel Zero Degrees success. Much appreciation is Stamford Chamber of Commerce The Palms Noelle Spa Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa Gail Malloy Les Cohn Doug Hoyt Stamford Emergency Medical Services Pappas Pizza Norwalk Self Storage Stamford Parks & Recreation Commission also extended to the Mayor’s Pamela Mullender Kathyrne Colatrella HSBC P.F. Chang’s China Bistro NU Transmission Stamford Planning & Zoning Boards Shae Rosenthal Dan Colleluori Jim Hummerstone team of outstanding city employees Rack ‘N’ Roll Cafe Tony Olive Stamford Police Department Maddy Shapiro Conair Corporation Indeed.com Remo’s Brick Oven Pizza Company Ernie Orgera Stamford Professional Firefighters Local 786 who contribute their time, Camille Tomasello Connecticut Film Center The Insurance Exchange Riviera Maya Authentic Mexican Cuisine Perren Page Stamford Public Schools Connecticut Light & Power Company Michael Jacopino energy and ideas toward Sandella’s Flatbread Café Parade Volunteers & Balloon Handlers Stamford Wine and Liquor numerous corporations and Megan Costello, Easton-Malloy Bill Janocha SBC Restaurant & Brewery Ralph Pastore State Farm Agency–George Boyce making the Downtown the individuals both inside and County TV and Appliance of Stamford Judith’s Studio Original Jewelry Creations Sundance Café & Wine Bar Rebecca Pasquino Sterling Farms Golf Course outside the district support our Cox Media Group Juner William Pitt Sotheby’s city’s neighborhood. Telluride Patriot National Bank Steven Wise Associates, LLC work through generous annual Crystal Rock International Realty Tengda Asian Bistro Pedigree Ski Shop Strada 18 donations to programs and events. CT Cigar Company Alan Kalter Poppies Signal box painted by Lisa Eisenman-Salley