Old Train Station Parking Garage To Be Torn Down

March 6, 2024


The state is saying out with the old and in with the new. Crews will demolish the former parking garage and pedestrian bridge by the Stamford train station. Please keep reading to find out when that project is set to begin and where to expect detours.

The state unveiled an exciting, new plan that could speed up the cleanup of polluted properties around Connecticut. Please read below to learn how this proposal could unlock tremendous economic value in our city.

My colleagues and I vow to pass legislation dealing with childhood nutrition programs. I'll break down how a new bill would support kids, infants, and their mothers.

Here are the sections of today's email:

  • Old Parking Garage To Be Torn Down
  • Top Priority: Childhood Nutrition Programs
 
Old Parking Garage To Be Torn Down
Now that a brand new parking garage is open at the Stamford Transportation Center, crews plan to start tearing down the old one. Demolition will start on Monday, March 11. One part of the old garage, known as the “2004 garage,” will have limited parking with sole access from Atlantic Street. If you park in the old garage, I highly suggest you relocate to the new facility on South State Street.
 
Drivers can expect a detour of Station Place Road out onto adjacent intersections, Washington Boulevard, and Atlantic Street for about a month. The Connecticut Department of Transportation expects the demolition project to be completed this fall.
Click Here To Learn More About Demolition
 
Top Priority: Childhood Nutrition Programs
I am committed to promoting the health and well-being of our community’s families and children. In response to the vital need for improved childhood nutrition, we are working on crafting comprehensive legislation that ensures mothers and children who are eligible for federal benefits are enrolled in these programs with ease and confidence.
 
WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, Children) enrollment in Connecticut is among the lowest in the country at 46%. Not maximizing participation in this program is resulting in worse outcomes for the health and nutrition of young children.  
Child nutrition is important for many reasons including:
  • Strengthening the child's immune system
  • Providing essential vitamins and minerals
  • Enhancing brain development
  • Encouraging physical growth
  • Setting the stage for healthy eating habits for a lifetime

Healthy nutrition is also tied to preventing chronic disease, improving mental health, and helping build strong bones and teeth.

As this priority bill moves through the legislative process, I urge you to show your support as we move forward. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our youngest community members.