Konover Development Corp. nears completion of 14,820 s/f Walgreens

Konover Development Corporation has nearly completed the new 14,820 s/f Walgreens located at the corner of Main and Elm Sts. According to Deborah Kern, vice president of project development for Konover Development, the building is scheduled to open this winter. The project is a significant piece of Main St. redevelopment and is one of the first to reflect the findings of the recent Main Street Area Study conducted by the town. A corner of the project was designed to enhance the gateway into town with its pedestrian friendly design. When completed the corner will have a welcoming streetscape, complete with a circular planter filled with unusual plantings, serpentine stone wall, park bench and period lighting. Additionally, Konover Development worked closely with town officials to retain the mature oak and maple trees along Main St. The building's design compliments the two adjacent historic buildings: the 1880s era Memorial Hall and the Congregational Church of Windsor Locks. The Walgreens building was intentionally set back from Main St. so it would not detract from these historical structures. Konover Development is committed to adding value and creating long-term relationships within communities where they develop properties. "We are known for our balanced and thoughtful approach and understand the importance of maintaining the integrity and heritage of each community in which we develop properties," Stan Glantz, Konover Development's executive vice president and chief operating officer said. "This is the fourth Walgreens store we have completed and we are currently developing three more in New York and Mass."