Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) today announced that the first phase of residential is now 100% leased and move-ins have begun in the second building at Darien Commons. Currently, Solidcore, Choice Pet and OVME are now open with sweetgreen expected to begin serving customers by the end of the month. New retail leases have been signed with Sur La Table, Hammer & Nails and Chip City. Overall, the development includes 75,000 square feet of new retail space along with 122 luxury apartments.
WHAT’S NEW and expected to open this year:
Sur La Table, the leading retail destination for those passionate about cooking and entertaining, aims to open in 5,529 SF
Hammer & Nails, a luxury men’s grooming shop, will open its second Connecticut location in a 2,609 SF space
Chip City, a New York-based cookie bakery with a cult following, will open their second Connecticut location in a 1,373 SF shop
Previously announced confirmed tenants include best-in-class dining, takeout, wellness, beauty, and retail such as Gregory’s, Molto, Naya, One Medical, Salt + Sweat, Seamore’s, Van Leeuwen and Warby Parker.
“The property construction phase at Darien Commons is now complete and we are very pleased with reactions from residents, neighbors and our retail partners,” said Patrick McMahon, Senior Vice President, Development for Federal Realty. “The interest in the residential offering has been strong, and we expect to be fully leased by June. As retailers begin opening, we can feel a terrific community energy starting to build.”
Darien Commons provides immediate access to I-95 and is just steps from the Metro-North rail line to New York City. The project creates an appealing opportunity for like-minded retailers to locate alongside each other, and enhanced convenience for future apartment residents. Abundant on-site surface parking makes the retail easily accessible and shopping more convenient.
Darien Commons also features a brand-new 12,000 square foot Walgreens and a recently renovated Equinox fitness club.
For more information on retail leasing, contact Vanessa Mendoza at301-998-8218 or vmendoza@federalrealty.com. For more information on residential leasing or to schedule a tour, visit www.dariencommons.com or email Dariencommons@greystar.com
