Photos: Merritt 7 Office Park Gets An Upgrade

NORWALK, CT — A host of upgrades to Norwalk's corporate park Merritt 7 are almost complete, and officials said the revitalization is designed to create a vibrant atmosphere, improve tenants' work-life balance and address the complexities of returning to offices in the wake of COVID-19.

Merritt 7 is a six-building, 1.4-million-square-foot plaza located near the Merritt Parkway and Route 7. It holds LEED Gold, Fitwel and WiredScore Gold certifications, and some of the new amenities include:

• In-building cafés
• Catering
• Two food halls with indoor and outdoor seating
• 10,000 square feet of flexible, state-of-the-art conferencing
• Lounge and event space
• 60,000 square feet of curated outdoor plazas, courtyards and seating areas
• Full-scale fitness center
• Hair salon
• Car detailing

Current Merritt 7 tenants include Frontier, IBM, Xerox, The Hartford and Mass Mutual, and officials said leasing options are available in offices ranging from 1,600 to 155,000 square feet.

"As companies manage the transition back to the office, creating a workspace that draws and retains talent will be critical," said Betsy Buckley, senior vice president of JLL, Merritt 7's leasing agent. "The property is ideal for small- and large-block tenants, offering exceptional accessibility, extensive amenities, planned upgrades, and a superior environment that supports human wellness, life balance and sustainability."

Officials from real estate investment firm Clarion Partners, which manages the property, said JLL will provide "critical resources" throughout the leasing process.

"As Merritt 7 nears completion of an extensive revitalization program, JLL is well positioned to market and lease the property to a growing tenant base seeking space that accommodates evolving employee lifestyles," said Margaret Egan, Clarion Partners' senior vice president of asset management.