Darien Commons Is Taking Shape: Check Out The New Businesses Moving In

DARIEN, CT — Federal Realty Investment Trust on Thursday announced that the first phase of residential is now 100 percent leased and move-ins have begun in the second building at Darien Commons.

On the retail side, several businesses are already open, like Solidcore, Choice Pet and OVME, 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, which are expected to open this year, according to a news release from Federal Realty. Darien would represent the second Connecticut location for all three businesses.

Sur La Table is a leading retail destination for those passionate about cooking and entertaining. They plan on opening in a 5,529 square foot space.

Hammer & Nails, a luxury men’s grooming shop, is leasing a 2,609 square foot space.

Cookie lovers can rejoice, as New York-based cookie bakery Chip City plans on moving into a 1,373 square foot shop.

Previously announced confirmed tenants include various dining, takeout, wellness, beauty, and retail businesses such as Gregory’s, Molto, Naya, One Medical, Salt + Sweat, Seamore’s, Van Leeuwen and Warby Parker.

Overall, the development includes 75,000 square feet of new retail space along with 122 luxury apartments.

"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, in a news release. "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 Interstate-95 and is just steps from the Metro-North rail line to New York City.

The development also features a brand-new 12,000 square foot Walgreens and a recently renovated Equinox fitness club.

For more information on Darien Commons and leasing, visit their website.