Trump Parc Stamford facts for kids
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Condominiums |
| Address | 1 Broad Street |
| Town or city | Stamford, Connecticut |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°03′19″N 73°32′34″W / 41.055363°N 73.542898°W |
| Named for | Donald Trump |
| Groundbreaking | May 15, 2007 |
| Opened | September 2009 |
| Cost | $160 million (2007 estimate) |
| Height | 350 feet (106.7 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 34 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Costas Kondylis Lessard Design Inc. |
| Developer | Donald Trump Thomas Rich Louis R. Cappelli |
| Main contractor | George A. Fuller Company |
| Other information | |
| Number of units | 170 |
Parc Stamford is a tall building with 34 floors in Stamford, Connecticut. It is located at 1 Broad Street. This building has many condominiums, which are like apartments that people own.
Developers Thomas Rich and Louis R. Cappelli first planned this building in 2006. They called it Park Tower. Later that year, Donald Trump joined the project. The building was then renamed Trump Parc Stamford.
At first, the city said no to the building. They thought it was too big for its small piece of land, which was about half an acre. A smaller design was approved in November 2006. Construction started in May 2007.
There were some delays in 2008 because of construction accidents. Trump Parc finally opened in September 2009. It became the tallest building in Stamford at that time.
In 2015, during Trump's campaign for president, some groups wanted his name removed. This was after he suggested a temporary ban on people from certain countries entering the U.S. Later, in 2021, the building's owners voted to remove his name. This happened after events at the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol. The building is now called Parc Stamford.
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Building History
Early Plans and Design
In February 2006, developers Thomas Rich and Louis R. Cappelli suggested building Park Tower. It was planned to be a 37-story tower, about 425 feet tall. The building was designed by Costas Kondylis and Lessard Design Inc. It was meant for a half-acre spot in Stamford, Connecticut.
If built as planned, Park Tower would have been the tallest building in Stamford. It would have been taller than the city's Landmark Tower. It would also have been one of the tallest buildings in Connecticut.
Thomas Rich owned the land where the building would stand. He had always planned to build something there. Many projects had been suggested for the larger area since 1980.
Louis R. Cappelli joined the project later. He had worked with Donald Trump on other building projects in New York. In March 2006, Trump started talking about joining this project too. The building would have 185 condominium units.
In May 2006, the project, now called Trump Parc, got approval from the local planning board. This was even though it was taller than allowed. The rules said buildings could only be 330 feet tall. But this one was planned for 425 feet.
City Concerns and Changes
After the planning board approved it, some people worried. They thought the new building would make Stamford look too much like Manhattan. They also worried it would cast shadows over the nearby Mill River Park.
Stamford's mayor, Dannel Malloy, supported the extra height. But he was unsure about the building's location. A meeting about the project ended suddenly in June 2006. This happened because one board member had a possible conflict of interest.
A study was done to see how the building would affect traffic. Developers Rich and Cappelli said the tower needed to be tall to make money. Some people noticed that the developers had given money to Mayor Malloy's election campaign. The developers said the donations had nothing to do with the project.
By late June 2006, the developers changed their plans. They wanted to make the building less noticeable. But on June 26, 2006, the Zoning Board said no to the Trump Parc Stamford project. They liked the design but felt it was too big for the small half-acre site.
In September 2006, new plans were shown. The building's height was cut by 50 feet, down to 350 feet. It would have 34 stories instead of 37. Some parking was moved underground. The new design had 177 units instead of 184. The Zoning Board approved these new plans in November 2006.
Building Construction and Issues
In March 2007, construction was set to begin by July. A special ceremony was held on May 15, 2007, to mark the start of building. Donald Trump and other important people attended. Condominium units went on sale that same day.
The project was expected to cost $160 million. The main builder was George A. Fuller Company. Trump Parc was also planned to be the first building in Connecticut to be LEED-certified. This means it would be built in an environmentally friendly way.
In August 2007, trees were removed to start the building's foundation. By September 2007, 27 units had been sold. Scenes for the movie Righteous Kill were filmed outside the building. In January 2008, Vince McMahon bought one of the top-floor apartments, called a penthouse.
In May 2008, a piece of metal fell from the 25th floor. It hit a water truck and slightly hurt the driver. The next month, a cable fell from the 29th floor and crushed a car roof. No one was hurt that time. Construction stopped for a safety training session.
In July 2008, another object fell and broke a window at the University of Connecticut at Stamford. City officials stopped construction again. They found that safety measures were not good enough. Construction started again on July 31, 2008.
On August 2, 2008, a piece of wood fell and hit a postal truck. The university closed its main entrance to protect students. The developer called the incident "unacceptable." He thought strong winds might have played a part. City officials then made sure a covered walkway was built for safety.
Opening and Life in the Building
The first sales for units were completed on September 18, 2009. New residents started moving in over the next few days. The building had 170 units, and 70 of them were already sold. Two of the six penthouses were also sold.
The building offered many features for residents. These included a 24-hour concierge desk, a billiards room, a gym, a lounge, a pool, and a rooftop deck. There was also a space on the ground floor for a restaurant.
Because of a difficult economy, the developers worked hard to sell units. They lowered prices by more than 15 percent on some units. Prices started at $650,000. They sent ads to people in Manhattan and put ads in newspapers.
In October 2009, Vince and Linda McMahon bought a large penthouse for $4.1 million. Linda McMahon was also on the building's board of owners. In 2009 and 2010, a charity event was held at Trump Parc Stamford. People raced up the stairs to the top floor to raise money. Actress Essence Atkins also moved into the building in 2010.
Name Change Discussions
In December 2015, during Donald Trump's presidential campaign, he suggested a temporary ban on people from certain countries entering the U.S. After this, some Muslim groups in Stamford asked the F. D. Rich Company to remove Trump's name from the building. They said it was upsetting to the diverse community.
Thomas Rich said he could not rename the building. He explained that the ownership of the condominiums had been transferred to the people who bought them. He also said that Trump's company, The Trump Organization, managed the building. Rich noted that the building had many different residents from various backgrounds.
Linda McMahon did not comment on the idea of renaming the building. A spokesperson for the building said the Homeowners Association knew about the situation but could not make a public statement. Mayor Malloy, who was now the governor, asked Trump to allow the name to be removed without extra costs. The building kept its name for a while.
In December 2020, The Trump Organization ended its management contract with the building. On February 16, 2021, the building's board of owners voted to remove Trump's name. This decision was made after Donald Trump's involvement in the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol. The building was officially renamed Parc Stamford.
