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Stamford is a mecca for people from all walks of life; from tech-savvy coders to innovative chefs to creative thinkers and more. Stamford is the home of several Fortune 500 companies with a thriving downtown, accessibly co-working and incubator spaces and over 16 million square feet of office space in various buildings and neighborhoods, Stamford has the shared space you need to start your business, and the large offices once you're ready to expand. Within walking distance from the Stamford Transportation Center are restaurants featuring cuisines from dozens of countries, Mill River Park, and vast commercial real estate options so that any company can find the space they are dreaming of in Stamford and provide their employees with an incredible destination.
Stamford's hundreds of amenities and activities mean you won’t have to look far to eat, party, or just unwind and relax. With new apartment complexes being developed throughout the city, you can have all the modern luxuries you crave and expansive floor plans at every price point. North Stamford is a haven for those who require respite from a bustling downtown urban life, or for families that desire large homes and an excellent school system. Or do you plan to further your education? UConn Stamford has recently expanded their programming, offering more variety right in Downtown; Programs range from business to nursing, to computer science and digital media.
Moving your family or your company to Stamford has never made more sense than right now. Stamford is listed in the Top 100 best places to live according to Livability and is ranked the #1 Safest City in both Connecticut and New England according to the FBI. With options and amenities for everyone, plus the added convenience of direct train access to New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia, you can also tap into some of the most innovative talent in the country as Connecticut is rated by Bloomberg as the #4 Most Innovative Economy and #3 for Most Educated Workforce by Wallet Hub.