[HumpDay]

CityPlace I has been the tallest building in Hartford as well as the state of Connecticut since the mid-80s. There have been many proposed buildings in Hartford since the late 80s but we're later cancelled. The Cutter Financial Center would have been the tallest building in New England if it was built. The only cities in Connecticut that are capable of building such a skyscraper are either in New Haven or Hartford. Stamford has many small high-rises that are proposed and being built right now but since it has a height limit, nothing will get taller than Trump or Landmark. I hope that'll change and does anyone have a clue why there's a height limit in Stamford? Does it have to do anything with New York City or does Stamford not want to get "taller"? Anyway, do you think the next tallest building in Connecicut will come any time soon OR do you think CityPlace I will remain the tallest building for many decades to come?

[7 Wishes]

Wow, I didn't know Stamford had a height limit, I'm kind of surprised at that, I'm curious myself.....

[CT_Native]

I'd say New Haven would have the best chances of getting CT's next tallest. It would be a signature tower for NH. The ongoing development in NH is great, but the residential demand isn't there (yet?) for a skyscraper, but only smaller in-fill (and a lot of it!). The modernization of the rail network/infrastructure may fuel a strong enough demand to warrant skyscraper-high residential development, in return, potentially being CT's tallest. High-speed rail and better regional heavy rail are already in the works, so it could be in the matter of the next 10 or 20 years that CT's next tallest could be under construction. This is only my opinion though, and assuming NH remains superior to Hartford or Bridgeport.

[Mr_250]

I do not think we will see any new high rise buildings in ANY of CT cities in the years to come. The trend for companies (especially insurance) is to downsize office space and work from home. Having a tall building with your name on it in today's world is not a good investment. The amount companies save on taxes, utilities and maintenance deters many from building.

On the residential side, until the schools in the inner city get cleaned up there will not be an influx of families (i.e. mom, dad and kids) into the Cities. They will continue to move out into the burbs. I'll give the edge to Stamford, if any, of the Cities because of the location to NYC. Many young professionals will continue to move to Stamford which will spur more apartments. I know Hartford is building a lot of apartments set to come online this year and that will be a test of the market.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Mr_250

I do not think we will see any new high rise buildings in ANY of CT cities in the years to come. The trend for companies (especially insurance) is to downsize office space and work from home. Having a tall building with your name on it in today's world is not a good investment. The amount companies save on taxes, utilities and maintenance deters many from building.

On the residential side, until the schools in the inner city get cleaned up there will not be an influx of families (i.e. mom, dad and kids) into the Cities. They will continue to move out into the burbs. I'll give the edge to Stamford, if any, of the Cities because of the location to NYC. Many young professionals will continue to move to Stamford which will spur more apartments. I know Hartford is building a lot of apartments set to come online this year and that will be a test of the market.

I agree with you. The demand for new office space is very low because of this trend so it is unlikely we will see a new major high rise office building built. They could not even get the new headquarters for Bridgewater built in Stamford so it is unlikely any new ones will go up there. New Haven may get another 10 story medical research building in Downtown Crossing but nothing much higher than that.

Still there is s modest trend beginning in some of the high tech companies to bring workers back into the office to promote teamwork. It remains to be seen if it takes off. If it does you will likely see a lot of new office buildings going up to accommodate them. But that is likely years away. Jay

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by Mr_250

On the residential side, until the schools in the inner city get cleaned up there will not be an influx of families (i.e. mom, dad and kids) into the Cities. They will continue to move out into the burbs. I'll give the edge to Stamford, if any, of the Cities because of the location to NYC.

Of the cities that have an "inner" component, i think i'd guess Danbury would have the best potential of attracting families, with Stamford a somewhat close second.

[HumpDay]

Originally Posted by 7 Wishes

Wow, I didn't know Stamford had a height limit, I'm kind of surprised at that, I'm curious myself.....

Stamford doesn't have any buildings over 400 ft. I think the tallest is Trump parc which is roughly 350 ft. There are dozens of building ranging from 200ft to 300ft in Stamford which is probably more than Hartford and New Haven combined.

[Lalalally]

Originally Posted by HumpDay

Stamford doesn't have any buildings over 400 ft. I think the tallest is Trump parc which is roughly 350 ft. There are dozens of building ranging from 200ft to 300ft in Stamford which is probably more than Hartford and New Haven combined.

I've always thought of Hartford as having the best CT city skyline by far, which I guess I always equate with the city with the most tallest buildings. I could definitely be wrong though... I work in Stamford and so I'm there daily, and I honestly couldn't pick out its skyline even if I tried -- it's that unremarkable to me. Aside from Trump Park and Landmark Sq., nothing else strikes me as being in the 200-300 foot range -- everything else seems to be a super low-rise building. However, it could be that I commute to Stamford via a northern route, so I entirely miss the view from 95 (I come down Long ridge road via Bedford, NY)

[HumpDay]

Originally Posted by Lalalally

I've always thought of Hartford as having the best CT city skyline by far, which I guess I always equate with the city with the most tallest buildings. I could definitely be wrong though... I work in Stamford and so I'm there daily, and I honestly couldn't pick out its skyline even if I tried -- it's that unremarkable to me. Aside from Trump Park and Landmark Sq., nothing else strikes me as being in the 200-300 foot range -- everything else seems to be a super low-rise building. However, it could be that I commute to Stamford via a northern route, so I entirely miss the view from 95 (I come down Long ridge road via Bedford, NY)

I completely agree with you. Hartford has had and most likely will always have the best skyline in CT. I think Hartford's skyline is better than Des Moines, Little Rock, and Richmond's. Not many cities have 500ft+ plus buildings. Hartford does. There are so many out of staters that i know that thought Hartford had 300,000+ and they were completely shocked when i told them 125,000. I love Hartford's skyline. I enjoy seeing it when i wake up in the morning. Open the shades and its right in front of my eyes. CityPlace, Goodwin Square, Travelers Tower and the Hartford 21 are all great architectural pieces. There are even many high rises outside of Downtown Hartford like the Park Towers and The Hartford Insurance Building (black building with the christmas tree). Even East Hartford has a skyline thats better than Bridgeport's. It has 2 buildings over 200ft and a couple small low rises. Now thats funny. But as for Stamford, nothing really sticks out when you look from the highway. They all seem to have the same height. Though i do like Landmark and Trump Parc. Did you know you could see NYC from the top of Trump Parc? Its a unbelievable view.

[Lalalally]

Originally Posted by HumpDay

I completely agree with you. Hartford has had and most likely will always have the best skyline in CT. I think Hartford's skyline is better than Des Moines, Little Rock, and Richmond's. Not many cities have 500ft+ plus buildings. Hartford does. There are so many out of staters that i know that thought Hartford had 300,000+ and they were completely shocked when i told them 125,000. I love Hartford's skyline. I enjoy seeing it when i wake up in the morning. Open the shades and its right in front of my eyes. CityPlace, Goodwin Square, Travelers Tower and the Hartford 21 are all great architectural pieces. There are even many high rises outside of Downtown Hartford like the Park Towers and The Hartford Insurance Building (black building with the christmas tree). Even East Hartford has a skyline thats better than Bridgeport's. It has 2 buildings over 200ft and a couple small low rises. Now thats funny. But as for Stamford, nothing really sticks out when you look from the highway. They all seem to have the same height. Though i do like Landmark and Trump Parc. Did you know you could see NYC from the top of Trump Parc? Its a unbelievable view.

Thanks HumpDay -- can I ask a really bizarre request of you... Could you please rep me some points, because I'm currently stuck at 666, which has me entirely (superstitiously) freaked out! LOL!!! 667 would be so much better