Stamford hospital may tear down 12 purchased properties before the end of the year. The homes are abandoned multi families. The reason, according to hospital spokesman Scott Orstad, is continuing the west side facilities long term expansion and modernization plans, which have been met with overall support rather than resistance by the neighborhood. 

Over the past 12 month's, the hospital has purchased 35 properties totaling over $24 million dollars. The purchases on adjacent streets have given the hospital a wider footprint in each direction. This creates greater expansion possibilities. Orstad says that the bulk of the real estate purchases are done even though the hospital is negotiating with a few more homeowners.