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June 12, 2023

Despite sector’s woes, some landlords say there’s demand for small office space

Michael Puffer

As big companies retreat from massive suburban office complexes, and owners of Class A, center-city office towers fret about growing vacancies, some small office landlords and coworking space providers say they’re seeing strong demand.

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Will a federal courthouse revive economic activity in downtown Hartford’s Allyn Street corridor?
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Allyn Street in downtown Hartford used to be a nightlife hotspot, but has fallen on harder times in recent years, especially post-pandemic, with the closure of restaurants and other venues. 

Now, the federal government has selected a site on Allyn Street in Hartford, located about half a block west of the XL Center and near Union Station, as the “preferred alternative” to build a 281,000-square-foot replacement for the aging Abraham A. Ribicoff Federal Building and Courthouse, located at 450 Main St., near city hall.

The 2.2-acre property at 154 Allyn St. is currently used as a surface parking lot.

Mayor Arunan Arulampalam has endorsed the Allyn Street site, arguing it could bring a much-needed infusion of economic activity to the area. 

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