[10] In 1960, F. D. Rich Company successfully gained control of the Stamford downtown urban renewal project, which was estimated to cost over $250 million.

The original project plan included 14 office buildings known as Stamford Forum, three moderate-income housing developments, and a luxury hotel.

[12] Lawsuits against the city and the Urban Redevelopment Commission regarding inadequate relocation housing following the use of eminent domain caused 8 years of delays to Rich's construction downtown, including Landmark Tower.

[9] This delay allowed the Rich to construct Bisharat's other buildings at High Ridge Park off the Merritt Parkway in North Stamford.

Numerous other buildings were built in the declining market in order to maintain their contract with the Stamford Urban Redevelopment Commission and make construction deadlines.

[20] In 2005, the area that was once the ice rink was cleared to improve pedestrian access to Landmark Square and add ground floor retail.