Tag: New Developments

Proposed Plans for 3347-49 N. Southport Avenue

After years of being abandoned, there are finally proposed plans for a transit-oriented development with retail at 3347-3349 N. Southport Avenue.

3347-49 N. Southport – Current Building

From Ald. Tom Tunney’s Website:

“3347-49 North Southport Avenue
B3-2 to B3-5

The applicant wishes to rezone the property to construct a proposed 6-story mixed-use building with 1 ground floor commercial space (4,230 sq. ft.),
35 residential units and 36 bike parking stalls. There is no planned parking on-site; the applicant will seek to establish the subject property as a transit-served location to waive the required parking. *36 bike parking stalls will be provided on-site. The applicant will seek the necessary relief to establish the subject property as a transit-served location in order to waive 100% of the required on-site parking stalls.”
See the renderings below:
 

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3542 N. Southport Proposed New Transit-Oriented Development Appears

We said goodbye to Basics Salon earlier this year, and a proposed new transit-oriented development (TOD) has now appeared on Ald. Tom Tunney’s website for 3542 N. Southport Avenue.

From the developer:
“The subject property is located at 3542 N. Southport. The subject lot measures 25 ft. by 120 ft., and is currently zoned B3-2. The owner, Jack Duncan of CA Ventures, is proposing to rezone the property to B3-3 in order to permit a four-story mixed-use building with a retail unit at grade and three (3) residential units above. The proposed mixed-use building will measure 47 ft.-3 inches in height. It will offer an accessible rooftop deck. The subject property is located within 1,320 feet of the CTA Southport Brown Line Station and qualifies as a Transit Oriented Development. As such, two (2) garage parking spaces will be located at the rear of the lot.”

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3150 N. Southport & 3200 N. Southport developments will forever change the southern area of the Southport Corridor

Spring 2019 construction is in full bloom, and two developments are starting to show their skin at the corners of Belmont and Southport. 3150 N. Southport is quickly becoming a 4-story luxury condominium complex with Byline Bank as a first-floor tenant. 3200 N. Southport is an apartment transit oriented development (TOD) with 5 floors and ground level retail (yet announced).  Both buildings, along with the new Tied House from Schubas will greatly enhance the southern area of Chicago’s Southport Corridor, which runs all the way north to Irving Park Road. What do you think of the changes?

3150 & 3200 N. Southport Avenue under construction

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Major Development in discussions for 1225 W. School Street

We could have a new development coming across the street from Margaret Donahue Park at 1225 W. School Street.

From Ald. Tom Tunney’s Website:

“This is the current site of the Craftsman Plating and Tinning Corp. located between West Melrose and West School Streets. Commercial operations were wound up at the end of September, 2018 and the site has been committed to a local real estate development company. The site measures approximately 41,000 sq ft and will become home to new residential housing consistent with the quality and character of the surrounding neighborhood. The developer proposes to construct 28 townhomes, with a distinct façade for each street-facing unit. The project will be complemented by a generously proportioned and landscaped central esplanade, as well as off-street, underground parking for each unit. The underground parking will be accessed via the north-south alley between West Melrose and West School Streets. No new curb-cuts are being proposed. Site remediation and construction should take approximately 18 months to complete and would begin during the autumn of 2019.”
All supporting documentation can be found here.  What do you think of the proposed development?

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Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors to close in July, TOD construction to start late summer at 3401 N. Southport

As you may recall, this transit oriented development approved in 2015 with deliveries planned for Q1 2020. Planning had started back in 2014, and this new development will reside on what is now Galleria Liquors and Rise Sushi. At the time this development was first announced, Galleria Liquors is slated to return to this site, while Rise Sushi was not. Rise Sushi may relocate nearby (hopefully), and their sister restaurant, Shine on Webster in Lincoln Park will remain. You can read more about this development from Tom Tunney’s website, and see the listing here.

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Taco Bell Cantina Coming Back to Wrigleyville (Yes, same location)

Update: Now Confirmed.

After years of preparing for Taco Bell at 1111 W. Addison to close and be demolished for a new development, Taco Bell Cantina – the one that serves booze, is now rumored to be returning to the ground level along with Chase Bank (both are in lease negotiations at this time). The original restaurant was torn down this week, and development will soon begin for a 4-story complex including a proposed climbing gym on the upper floors (Chase and Taco Bell and another retail space would occupy the ground level).  As we hear more we will be sure to let you know. Live Mas!



This was once Taco Bell Wrigleyville

This was once @tacobell 😖 #livemas (at Taco Bell)
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What retail would you like to see at 3200 N. Southport Avenue?

As you may recall, a TOD development is being built at 3200 N. Southport Avenue. Below is the marketing brochure for the retail portion. What is missing in this area that you would like to see?

3200 N. Southport under construction – Spring, 2019

What’s Happening with Southport Avenue in 2019?

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 in 2019:
  1. TOD development at 3200 N. Southport under construction (Former Flattop Grill space)
  2. TOD development under construction at 3647 N. Southport
  3. TOD development coming to 3401 N. Southport
  4. The Spanish Square restaurant is now closed
  5. Hux Hemp is now open at 3714 N. Southport
  6. Retail rumor that Johnny Was may be coming to Southport
  7. Condos coming to 3150 N. Southport, Byline Bank location to move during construction
  8. Large-scale mixed-use development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue 
  9. Big City Optical has moved into the former Frankies on the Park location at 3708 N. Southport
  10. 3740 N. Southport (Formerly Chaz\’s Real Estate Space) is now a nail salon
  11. StretchLab is now open
  12. Taco Bell on Addison is now closed and is will be replaced by Planet Granite and additional retail
  13. Ivivva by Lululemon is closed. Space currently for lease
  14. The auto body shop on Addison by Wrigley Field will be replaced by a new development
  15. 1035 W. Addison to be redeveloped 
  16. The former Blue Bayou space is for lease
  17. Basics Salon at 3542 N. Southport is currently for lease or for for a possible TOD redevelopment in 2019-2020
  18. Addison & Clark development is underway; Shake Shack, Cinemex Movie Theater, Harley Davidson and Lucky Strike will be anchor tenants
  19. Cafe Tola is expanding into the Sweet Sensations former space
  20. And please, someone do something with this building!!!!

3401-09 N. Southport Avenue TOD Development will start in 2019

As you may recall, this transit oriented development approved in 2015 will be starting construction sometime in 2019, with deliveries planned for Q1 2020. Planning had started back in 2014, and this new development will reside on what is now Galleria Liquors and Rise Sushi. At the time this development was first announced, Galleria Liquors is slated to return to this site, while Rise Sushi was not. You can read more about this development from Tom Tunney\s website, and see the listing here.

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Large development could be coming to Ashland and Barry

Planning is underway for a large development at Barry and Ashland, where the former PetCo and parking lot sit now. An Xfinity store would be included in the retail portion. What do you think?

Southport Corridor changes into 2019

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 2019:

  1. TOD development at 3200 N. Southport under construction (Former Flattop Grill space)
  2. TOD development under construction at 3647 N. Southport
  3. TOD development coming to 3401 N. Southport
  4. The Denim Lounge for Men is now open at SheOne\’s former location
  5. Foxtrot Delivery Market is now open at 3334 N. Southport Avenue
  6. Warby Parker is coming to 3432 N. Southport
  7. Hux Hemp is now open at 3714 N. Southport
  8. Condos coming to 3150 N. Southport, Byline Bank location to move during construction
  9. Large-scale mixed-use development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue 
  10. Big City Optical has moved into the former Frankies on the Park location at 3708 N. Southport
  11. 3740 N. Southport (Formerly Chaz\’s Real Estate Space) is now a nail salon
  12. GNC is closed and StretchLab is coming
  13. Taco Bell on Addison will be replaced by Planet Granite and additional retail
  14. Ivivva by Lululemon is closed. Space currently for lease
  15. The auto body shop on Addison by Wrigley Field will be replaced by a new development
  16. 1035 W. Addison to be redeveloped 
  17. The former Blue Bayou space is for lease
  18. Basics Salon at 3542 N. Southport is currently for lease or for for a possible TOD redevelopment in 2019-2020
  19. Addison & Clark development is underway; Shake Shack, Cinemex Movie Theater, Harley Davidson and Lucky Strike will be anchor tenants
  20. Cafe Tola is expanding into the Sweet Sensations former space
  21. And please, someone do something with this building!!!!