So I was out at Teds on Friday night and wow! The addition of Nixs and Infinity Hall have really added energy to the street. I'm starting to get the feeling that once the apartments are built, making front street again easily accessible from prospect via vehicle or walking, this will be the "it" section of downtown (even before uconn is moved in).
I got to speak to a friend heavily involved with the UConn programs moving downtown, and she reiterated the excitement that leadership has over the relocation, especially the use of shared space (ie Infinity Hall, Wadsworth) and opportunites for better collaboration with arts organizations and employers in the general vicinity. Just a couple interesting takeaways from our conversation:
It appears a chipotle is moving in next to Ted's. I haven't been able to verify, this but that would be a great addition. Some fast-casual dining is needed over there to round out the space, making it a more diverse environment, capable of drawing in college crowds (and their limited budget) as well.
UConn had recently met with city leaders to discuss their space/surrounding area and at least from this conversation it doesn't seem a done deal at all that the city is keeping offices next to the Wadsworth. Whatever happens, apparently the Wadsworth has first right of refusal (I did not know this but I'm guess you did Voice of Reason?)