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Planning board approves University & Research Overlay District text and map changes with tightened safeguards
Summary
After revisions restricting conversions and tightening affordability and tax safeguards, the Stamford Planning Board unanimously approved a text amendment and map change to create a University & Research Overlay District intended to attract university‑adjacent uses and cultural institutions to downtown and the South End.
The Stamford Planning Board voted April 22 to endorse a new University & Research Overlay District (URLD), approving both the text amendment and an accompanying map change that expands the overlay up to 4th Street.
Ralph Lessing, representing the city, described edits made in response to earlier public comments. The approved text narrows bonuses to apply only to new development or conversions from commercial uses (not conversions of existing residences to dorms), tightens…
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