New Retail Tenants, First Residents Welcomed At Darien Commons

DARIEN, CT — Federal Realty Investment Trust recently welcomed the first residents at Darien Commons, a highly convenient and walkable mixed-use destination under construction adjacent to the Noroton Heights Train Station.

There are currently 58 homes available for occupancy in the first phase. New retail leases have been announced with in-demand brands including Choice Pet, One Medical, OVME, Salt & Sweat, and Warby Parker.

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

What's New

• Choice Pet: Carefully selected holistic, organic, raw and natural foods, treats and chews along with an array of outstanding pet products.
• One Medical: Membership-based primary care practice on a mission to make getting quality care more affordable, accessible, and enjoyable for all through a blend of human-centered design, technology, and an exceptional team.
• OVME: First Connecticut location for this bespoke selection of minimally invasive cosmetic services with contemporary yet welcoming retail.
• Salt & Sweat: Second location for this Westchester County-based high-end wellness studio with Infrared Saunas, Infrared Wraps, EMSculpt, Ballaner Pro Lymphatic Drainage, Salt Therapy, Cryoskin, massage, and more.
• Warby Parker: High-quality eyeglasses, sunglasses, contacts, and eye exams at an affordable price.

Previously announced confirmed tenants include various dining, takeout, wellness, beauty and retail tenants such as Glosslab, Gregory’s, Molto, Naya, Oath Pizza, Seamore’s, Solidcore, sweetgreen, Tartinery and Van Leeuwen.

“Our first residents are now able to see our vision for this location – and are enjoying some of the conveniences and luxuries we have built in,” said Senior Vice President, Regional Development for Federal Realty Patrick McMahon,. “As additional retailers come on-line, the benefits of living here will continue to expand creating a dynamic neighborhood.”

New residents can take advantage of many amenities on the property such as a guest suite, communal dining area with entertainment kitchen and beer tap, curated lending library with everything from household items to an Xbox and electric scooters, landscaped courtyard with grills, 24-hour fitness center and comfortable and accessible work-from-home spaces.

Darien Commons also features a brand-new 12,000 square foot Walgreens and a recently renovated Equinox club.

A rendering of the development can be found here.

During the current construction plan, the following tenants and neighboring businesses are open and operating: Walgreens, Equinox, Citibank, Chase Bank, Edward Jones, Vavala’s Deli, Sanda’s Cleaners, Dolce Nails, Leary’s Liquor Cabinet and TLC Hair Designs.

Darien Commons provides immediate access to I-95 and is just steps from the Metro-North rail line to New York City.