is most widely recognized for their role in the transformation of downtown Stamford, Connecticut from a depressed industrial town to the thriving urban center of Fairfield County. In 1960, when the Company was awarded the contract to become the sole redeveloper of the city's 130 acre urban core, downtown Stamford was characterized by severe urban blight. Today, downtown Stamford has emerged as a well-rounded center of Commerce, Culture and Education. According to the nationwide press, "Stamford, is a remarkable renaissance of a city center."