Federal Realty today announced that three new retail leases have been signed with local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs at Darien Commons — The Usual Lash, GlowUp Nails & Spa and Spear Physical Therapy. — an announcement from Federal Realty
Only two retail spaces remain at Darien Commons, and 97% of its apartments are now leased. Here’s more about each shop:
The Usual Lash (1,034 square feet) offers expert lash and brow services to bring out your natural beauty. The welcoming salon aims to provide a personalized, confidence-boosting experience. GlowUp Nails & Spa (1,708 square feet) offers a variety of services, including regular manicures, gel manicures, powder manicures, and UV gel services.
It’s the buzzword du jour in Hartford these days: TOD, or Transit Oriented Development. What it implies and how it’s implemented aren’t always the same. The idea is to put new, denser housing near train and bus stations, encouraging folks to drive less by being able to walk from their homes to mass transit, taking them to and from their jobs. An admirable enough goal in a state that’s failing to get its war on global warming underway. But just plopping housing, affordable or luxury, near a train station doesn’t mean people will want to live there if the only amenity is a short walk to transportation.
A flowerpot painting class for for children PreK through age 5 takes place Thursday, March 28, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., and the event includes a meal for kids. The class concludes a new winter series of workshops for kids PreK through age 5 at Naya Middle Eastern Counter & Grill, in collaboration with Darien Arts Center, called Kids Create Art & Eat Naya. In this class, children decorate two ceramic pots filled with beautiful succulents to take home. We will have paint and plenty of decorations to make each pot colorful and special. If You’re Going …
