Pub. 6 2021 Issue 1

15 ISSUE 1, 2021 T he brand-new Borden Apartments, located at 1178 Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield, experienced a successful lease-up in 2020 even with the challenges of COVID-19. With the first residents moving in for June 1st, by the end of December 2020, the community was 96% occu- pied. The Borden features a total of 150 apartment homes. Phase 1 consists of 39 apartment homes in a former bank building converted into studios and one-bedroom homes with commercial space on the first floor. The first residents moved in October 2019. Phase 2 consists of 111 apartment homes built from the ground up in the former Fun Zone site. This building consists of studios, 1, 2 and select 3 bedroom apartment homes and retail tenants on the ground level. The luxury community will soon be anchored by a bistro/restaurant that should be officially announced soon. The Borden offers its residents a true lifestyle-driven, amen- ity-rich community located in a walkable location to many restaurants and shopping venues. A unique feature installed into each apartment home is an Aura One Air purification system that removes viruses and allergens while improving air quality through a smartphone app, providing peace of mind to residents. The Borden is always looking at new ways to enhance the well-being of anyone who chooses to reside in the community. COVID-19 has increased the demand by renters for more out- door amenity space, making The Borden ideal as it boasts a sky Continued on page 16