Tag: New Construction

Community Meeting April 24 to Review Southport Transit-Oriented Development Proposal

Another TOD has been proposed on Southport in the current location of both Spotless Cleaners and Sushi Mura next to CVS. There will be a meeting on Monday, April 24 at Mercury Theater at 7:00 PM to discuss this development according to the Southport Neighbors Association.
Here is a link to the original renderings from last year.

From Southport Neighbors:

A second vote will be taken on the proposed TOD at 3647-49 Southport. The developers will be presenting a new design which includes a proposed 11′ setback on the fifth floor. SNA members in good standing for the past 90 days (photo ID required) are eligible to vote on this development per our bylaws.

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3334 N. Southport coming down, making way for a new Transit Oriented Development

Say goodbye to the existing structure across the street from Coda Di Volpe. 3334 N. Southport is in the process of being torn down to make room for a new mixed-use retail and residential building. It seems that Southport south of Roscoe development is heating up – if only they can now do something with this building!

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:
  1. Ivivva by Lululemon is closing. Space currently for lease
  2. The former Blue Bayou space is for lease
  3. Tied House is coming to the former Harmony Grill location
  4. Paperchase is coming to Southport Avenue
  5. Bonobos is now open at 3434 N. Southport Avenue
  6. Hanna Andersson is coming to 3452 N. Southport
  7. Kendra Scott is now open at 3426 N. Southport
  8. Leahy and Ladue is closed, 312 Estates Real Estate Office is coming
  9. Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors will be replaced by this Transit Oriented Development (TOD), Chase Bank and Chipotle could be possible tenants
  10. Capital One Cafe with Peet\’s Coffee will open in the fall 2017 at 3435 N. Southport
  11. Venus Restaurant is coming from The Mercury Theater in Cullen\’s former space
  12. Mint Julep is now closed, national retail coming in
  13. A new mixed-use TOD development is coming to 3334 N. Southport Avenue
  14. Frio Gelato is now open at 3721 N. Southport
  15. B. Rose Salon at 3341 N. Southport has closed and construction has started for a new nail and hair salon
  16. Basics Salon at 3542 N. Southport is currently for lease or for redevelopment in 2019-2020
  17. Target is moving into the former Whole Foods space on Ashland in October
  18. Large-scale mixed-use development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue with an American Mattress store
  19. Addison & Clark development is underway; Shake Shack, Cinemex Movie Theater and Lucky Strike will be anchor tenants
  20. Harley Davidson coming to Addison & Clark development
  21. Hotel Zachery with Big Star Chicago, McDonald\’s and several other restaurants coming to Wrigleyville
  22. Starbucks Reserve is now open at The Park at Wrigley Field
  23. Cafe Tola is expanding into the Sweet Sensations former space
  24. Amazon Books is now open
  25. Stumptown Coffee Roasters Cafe is now open inside Amazon Books
  26. Bow Truss Coffee Roasters was coming to Southport & Belmont (But who knows what will happen now)
  27. Ella Elli is now open from 4-Star Restaurant Group
  28. F.I.S.H. Poke Bar, Milk Money, Blue Crown Wings, Mac Royale and Melt 35 delivery/pickup only kitchen has opened at 3208-10 N. Southport
  29. LuluBelles Pancake House building was demolished and new retail/residences have been built and are for rent
  30. FlatTop Grill former space is for lease
  31. Real Good Juice Co. has opened at 3548 N. Southport
  32. LensCrafters has opened at 3428 N. Southport
  33. Elevare MD has opened next to Fleet Feet
  34. Tango Sur has expanded into Vivial\’s former location as as a Tapas Wine Bar and shop called Bodega Sur
  35. Whole Foods is now open at Lincoln, Ashland and Belmont
  36. 1342 W. Belmont mixed-use is under construction
  37. 3451-53 N. Southport actively being marketed for lease

Amazon Books construction full-speed

Something new goes up each day now at @amazon books 📘📙📕📗 (at Southport Corridor News and Events – Chicago, Illinois)

T-Minus one month until the Amazon Books Grand Opening

T-Minus one month. @amazon books on the @southportcorridorchicago 📙📕📗📘 (at Southport Corridor News and Events – Chicago, Illinois)

Kendra Scott coming to 3426 N. Southport Avenue

Southport’s national retail explosion shows no sign of slowing down.  Kendra Scott, a nationwide jewelry store will be moving to 3426 N. Southport, between LensCrafters and Potbelly. The store will open on April 21, 2017 and is currently hiring.

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3334 N. Southport Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Gets Rendered

You may recall in late 2015, a public notice went up at 3334 N. Southport Avenue for a new mixed-use development with retail across the street from Coda Di Volpe. New renderings of the proposed development have surfaced on Tom Tunney’s website, and here is what could be coming to the space. The project is still in the discussion stage, and it would be the third proposed TOD for Southport between Belmont and Grace.

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Full Speed Ahead – Construction permit issued for Amazon Books Southport Corridor

A construction permit has been issues on October 26, 2016 for Amazon Books first brick and mortar location in Chicago.  Amazon Books currently has three other bookstores that are now open including Seattle, Portland and San Diego, and will soon open in Boston. Chicago would be #5 on their list, opening sometime in 2017 at 3441 N. Southport Avenue, former location of Mystic Celt.

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Proposed Transit Oriented Development (TOD) at 3647-49 Southport Avenue

Another TOD has been proposed on Southport in the current location of both Spotless Cleaners and Sushi Mura next to CVS. There will be a meeting on Monday, October 17 at Mercury Theater at 7:00 PM to discuss this development according to the Southport Neighbors Association.

From Southport Neighbors:

“Proposed Transit Oriented Development (TOD) at 3647-49 Southport: Learn about this proposed development, tentatively planned for 5 stories, 21 mostly 1 bedroom units, with 5 parking spots, 1 car share spot, and 42 bike parking spots.
This development is still in the planning stages, so it is extremely important that you attend Monday\’s meeting to learn all the details and to provide your input.”

In addition to this newly proposed TOD, these Southport TODs have already been approved:

Curbed Chicago has a great write-up of the benefits of Transit Orient Developments (TODs) that you can read here.

Here are the renderings and documentation from Tom Tunney\’s website:

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Confirmed: Amazon Books is coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor

DNA Info Chicago has confirmed that Amazon Books is indeed coming to the Southport Corridor after we broke the news to you first from our blog post yesterday:

“Amazon will open a brick-and-mortar bookstore on the Southport Corridor next year. The online megastore confirmed that it will open an Amazon Books location on Southport Avenue in 2017, two years after its first physical store opened in Seattle.”

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