The future of Lake Shore Drive

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What’s the answer to Lake Shore Drive congestion? Ron Burke of the Active Transportation Alliance in Chicago says it’s definitely not more cars. Instead, he suggests a dedicated right-of-way for public transportation and other forward-looking solutions. Read his op-ed in Crain’s.

Bottom photo via Active Transportation Alliance, their own rendering of LSD. See more on their views here.

Condo Development Started at 3222 N. Southport Ave.

From Chicago Development News, The city of Chicago issued a new construction building permit on Aug. 14 for a project at 3222 N. Southport Ave. The estimated cost of the building is $650,000.

The project description is to “Erect a new a three-story 3b masonry six-D.U.t apartment building with basement, roof deck and detached six-car private garage with roof deck and with a one-car private carport.”

The property owner is Fletch Development, 5120 Central Ave., Western Springs, Ill. The property sits near the corner of Melrose Street and Southport Avenue.
The average price for homes sold in the area recently was $390,000 according to Trulia.

General Contractor: Fletch Development Inc.
Architect: Anthony J. Iuro
Electrical Contractor: T & M Electrical
Masonry Contractor: Dulleavy & Sons Concrete
Masonry Contractor: Nieroda Construction Inc.
Plumbing Contractor: Emerald Isle Construction
Refrigeration Contractor: RMB Heating & Cooling
Ventilation Contractor: RMB Heating & Cooling
Expeditor: GC Consulting LLC

Que Syrah Fine Wines Moving to 3726 N. Southport Ave

Que Syrah Fine Wines Moving to 3726 N. Southport Ave., including a Wine Bar, and they are taking new space above Stella Blue, according to Lake View Patch. They are hoping to also add a wine bar in the future.

3446 N. Southport Avenue For Lease Flyer

We know that Hot Mama will be going directly in the building to the south.  This flyer represents what is currently Anthony’s Italian Ice and Nail Bar.  What would you like to see go in here?  Click past the jump for the floor plan and statistical information and area map on Southport.  Interesting!

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Que Syrah Fine Wines Moving to 3714 N. Southport Ave., including a Wine Bar

Que Syrah is taking new space above Stella Blue, according to Lake View Patch.  They are hoping to also add a wine bar in the future.

Here is the listing of their current space.

A springtime look of Chicago’s Southport Corridor

A springtime tour of Chicago’s Southport Corridor.

A tour of Chicago’s Southport Corridor

Southport’s Former Bell Studio Already Starting to be Demolished

From last week’s post, the former Bell Studio at 3428 N. Southport Ave. is being demolished to make way for a new national upscale retailer.

What would you like to see in this space?

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