Darien Commons Announces 5 New Retailers

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) today announced that five new retailers have signed leases at the newly completed Darien Commons, with the majority of ground floor retail spaces now leased. Overall, the development includes 75,000 square feet of new retail space along with 122 luxury apartments, which are 95% leased. 

Newly Signed Tenants Coming to Darien Commons:  

• Bareburger (2,474 SF) – all-natural sustainable burgers, greens and more  
• Cosmo’s Bagels & Café (1,557 SF) – first location for this locally owned café serving bagels, breakfast, coffee, burgers and more!
• La Source (1,609 SF) – first location offering an array of crafted bodywear for women
• Sparklicious (1,531 SF) – first CT location for this craft, fun, parties and sparkle destination 
• Zen Cha Matcha (1,197 SF) – first location for this new café featuring a menu of innovative matcha lattes and a fusion of matcha and adaptogenic elixirs

Recently opened tenants include best-in-class retail, beauty, wellness and specialty food: Gregorys, Hammer & Nails, Salt + Sweat and Sur La Table. Italian eatery Molto is slated to open within a month.

“The reception to Darien Commons from residents, business owners and the community has been very positive,” said Patrick McMahon, Senior Vice President – Regional Development for Federal Realty. “We look forward to welcoming these new concepts and creating a terrific experience for our neighbors and visitors.” 

To celebrate the new Darien Commons development, area residents are invited to a family, fun event on October 22, from noon – 4PM with free activities including face-painting, music, giveaways and retailer showcases.    

Visitors will also get to experience “Currents”, a new art installation from local artist Ioana Barac of Atelier Cue and Bloomerstudio.  

“Currents” is inspired by the flow of swimming fish and the glow of the sky filtered through the water. The sculpture, facing Heights Road, is a celebration of marine life and movement. “I would like to dedicate this installation to the memory of our son, Victor Ioanid Moraru, a student of marine biology for whom the ocean was a living being” said Ioana Barac.   

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 apartment residents. Abundant on-site surface parking makes the retail offerings 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. 

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