1356 W. Wellington – Southport Corridor News and Events

Southport Corridor Changes into 2018

Whether you are new to the area or a long-time resident, one thing is for certain: nothing is permanent except change. So if you can’t keep up with all of the changes happening to Chicago’s Southport Corridor, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Here is a summary of what to expect into 2018:

Kai Sushi is coming to 3819 N. Southport
Digits Nail Salon has closed, new nail salon coming in
Capital One Cafe is now open
Ivivva by Lululemon is closed. Space currently for lease
Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors will be replaced by this Transit Oriented Development (TOD), Chase Bank and Chipotle could be possible tenants
Taco Bell and an auto body shop on Addison by Wrigley Field will be replaced by new developments
1035 W. Addison to be redeveloped
The former Blue Bayou space is for lease
Tied House is coming to the former Harmony Grill location
Paperchase is coming to Southport Avenue
Leahy and Ladue is closed, 312 Real Estate Office is now open
Venus Restaurant is coming from The Mercury Theater in Cullen\s former space
Mint Julep is now closed, national retail coming in
A new mixed-use TOD development is under under construction at 3334 N. Southport Avenue
Basics Salon at 3542 N. Southport is currently for lease or for redevelopment in 2019-2020
Target has opened in the former Whole Foods space on Ashland
Large-scale mixed-use development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue with an American Mattress store (stalled)
Addison & Clark development is underway; Shake Shack, Cinemex Movie Theater, Harley Davidson and Lucky Strike will be anchor tenants
Hotel Zachery with Big Star Chicago, McDonald’s and several other restaurants coming to Wrigleyville
Cafe Tola is expanding into the Sweet Sensations former space
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters was coming to Southport & Belmont (But who knows what will happen now)
F.I.S.H. Poke Bar, Milk Money, Blue Crown Wings, Mac Royale and Melt 35 delivery/pickup only kitchen have all closed at 3208-10 N. Southport, space for lease
FlatTop Grill former space is for lease

Southport and Wellington Redevelopment Plan from February, 2017

Plans for the Lincoln/Southport/Wellington redevelopment have come to light, and the renderings below were presented to the South Lakeview Neighbors association. Neighbors voted against this development per DNA Info Chicago 33-7.

“We were all under the impression we knew what it was going to be, and now you’re saying, ‘Well, we’re not doing that,” said Amy Rosenwasser, a member of the group’s board. “That building has sat there, basically an eyesore, for some time, so why can’t you do what you started?”

What are your thoughts?

Continue reading “Southport and Wellington Redevelopment Plan from February, 2017”

Southport and Wellington mixed-used development construction finally starting

Construction has finally started on 1356 W. Wellington in what will become a new mixed-use retail and apartment development.

Rendering of 1356 W. Wellington from DNA Info Chicago

From Crain’s Chicago Business, a mixed-use development is coming to the former Herdegen-Brieske Funeral Home with about 10 apartments and full retail on the first level.

“A venture led by Chicago-based developer Stonestreet Partners bought a former funeral home in Lakeview that it plans to redevelop into retail space and apartments. Stonestreet paid $3.8 million for the Herdegen-Brieske Funeral Home property at the northeast corner of Lincoln, Southport and Wellington avenues, a 12,500-square-foot building on 0.33 acres, according to a statement from Mid-America Real Estate, the Oakbrook Terrace brokerage that sold the property. Stonestreet CEO David Trandel said he aims to keep the brick building, which dates back to 1918, and find a retail or restaurant space to lease its street-level space. Trandel, who is teaming up on the project with Barrington apartment developer Rick Cavenaugh, also plans to redevelop the property with about 10 apartments. Mid-America Principal Paul Bryant and Vice President Andrew Becker represented the seller, the Herdegen family.”

Continue reading “Southport and Wellington mixed-used development construction finally starting”

Retail and Apartments coming to Southport, Lincoln and Wellington

From Crain’s Chicago Business, a mixed-use development is coming to the former Herdegen-Brieske Funeral Home with about 10 apartments and full retail on the first level.

“A venture led by Chicago-based developer Stonestreet Partners bought a former funeral home in Lakeview that it plans to redevelop into retail space and apartments. Stonestreet paid $3.8 million for the Herdegen-Brieske Funeral Home property at the northeast corner of Lincoln, Southport and Wellington avenues, a 12,500-square-foot building on 0.33 acres, according to a statement from Mid-America Real Estate, the Oakbrook Terrace brokerage that sold the property. Stonestreet CEO David Trandel said he aims to keep the brick building, which dates back to 1918, and find a retail or restaurant space to lease its street-level space. Trandel, who is teaming up on the project with Barrington apartment developer Rick Cavenaugh, also plans to redevelop the property with about 10 apartments. Mid-America Principal Paul Bryant and Vice President Andrew Becker represented the seller, the Herdegen family.”

And more from the Chicago Sun-Times, apartments will rent between $2,500 to $3,300 per month, and national retail tenants are eyeing the spot for it’s prime location.

Continue reading “Retail and Apartments coming to Southport, Lincoln and Wellington”

Mapping the vast change in and around Chicago’s Southport Corridor

Can’t keep up with all of the changes happening to Chicago’s Southport Corridor? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here is a summary of what to expect over the next several months into 2016-17:

3451-53 N. Southport actively being marketed for lease
LuluBelles Pancake House building now demolished and new retail/residences coming
The Princess Club has moved to Roscoe Village and their space is currently for lease
Chipotle is eyeing the Southport Corridor
J. Crew is coming to 3423 N. Southport – see the rendering here
SoulCycle is coming above J. Crew at 3423 N. Southport
Ann Taylor’s ‘Lou & Grey’ now open at 3442 N. Southport
Corridor Brewery is coming to 3446 N. Southport
FedEx Southport location now marketed into a 12,000 sq. foot retail development (TBD)
Coalfire Pizza now open at 3705 N. Southport
Chicago Health Medical Center is opening next to Fleet Feet (officially name is TBD)
B. Rose Salon has moved two door north to the former Pure Nirvana Spa location.
A new restaurant from the owners of The Gage and GEMINI BISTRO is coming to 3335 N. Southport
Mystic Celt bought by L3 and is actively being marketing for lease
Einstein’s Bagel space is currently for lease
Cullen’s is closed and The Mercury Theater will be opening a new establishment in it’s place
Burger Boss is closed and is actively being marketed for lease
Lole open at 3434 N. Southport
Bitter Pops and Reverb coming to L3’s 3345 N. Lincoln Avenue
Crosby’s Kitchen expanding with a new adult concept into the Wrigleyville Dental space
Whole Foods coming to Lincoln, Ashland and Belmont
Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors to be replaced by this TOD
The former spring yoga studio above Indira is actively being marketed
Frankie’s on the Park is coming to 3708 N. Southport Avenue
Large-scale development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue
“The Spanish Square” coming to the former El Pacifico site at 1358 W. Belmont
The Former “Uncle Fun” building is demolished and will include a new mixed-use retail and residential development
3740 N. Southport office space for sale
3726 N. Southport is for lease
TOD at 3400 N. Lincoln Avenue now under construction
3345 – 3355 N. Lincoln Avenue Development
3715 N. Southport is for lease
3430 N. Southport being actively marketed by L3 and Cushman and Wakefield (However this permit was just issued for a build-out)
5411 Empanadas coming to 3715 N. Southport
3451 N. Southport being actively marketed by L3 and Cushman and Wakefield