Tag: New Developments

Say hello to Lakeview Connection

A new development is currently being marketed at the corner of Belmont and Halsted called Lakeview Connection. This is currently the site of Fifth Third Bank’s drive through, and will include a smaller version of the branch, with several more retail spaces available. A grocery store tenant has taken the second floor, and the rumor is that it will be Amazon Fresh. More information can be found here at this link from CBRE.

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Your last look at 3347 N. Southport Avenue

As we reported last year, proposed plans came out on a new TOD development replacing an abandoned building at 3347-49 N. Southport.  As of March, 2020, the development had been approved according to Ald. Tom Tunney\’s website, and this week, construction fencing went up with demolition imminent.  What do you think of this upcoming development?

 

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3714 N. Southport Retail / New Development for Lease

Looks like it could be the end to this classic building on Southport Avenue. According to this listing, 3714 N. Southport is next in line for redevelopment where Stella Blue is currently located.

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Updated TOD Proposal for 3347-49 N. Southport

Earlier this summer, proposed plans came out on a new TOD development replacing an abandoned building at 3347-49 N. Southport.  The original proposal was not received too well by the community, and the developer came back with a new plan, going from 6 floors down to 5 back in November, 2019. That still was met with mixed reaction due to too many units, and the developer has come back reducing the amount of apartments to 27.  All other building characteristics remain the same at this time.

The updated development:


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Updated Development Plans for 3347-49 N. Southport

Earlier this summer, proposed plans came out on a new TOD development replacing an abandoned building at 3347-49 N. Southport.  The original proposal was not received too well by the community, and the developer came back with a new plan, going from 6 floors down to 5.

From Ald. Tunney’s office:

“Hi Folks, I apologize for the short notice but the proposal for 3347-49 N. Southport will be presented and the West Lake View Neighbors (WLVN) meeting on Monday, November 18th on the second floor of The Butcher’s Tap, 3553 N. Southport Ave. A meet-and-greet begins at 6:30 p.m. before each meeting. I had hoped to have our website updated by today but we’ve hit a snag so I\’m attaching the updated plan set we received. We\’re also in the process of updating the narrative on our website (I hope to have it complete by tomorrow morning).
“The applicant has revised the proposal based on community feedback and is now requesting a zoning change from B3-2 to B3-3 to allow for a five-story mixed-use building. The building would contain 4,230 square feet of ground floor commercial space along with 28 dwelling units, 4 parking spaces and 28 bike parking stalls.” We hope you can join the WLVN meeting next week but we will also take comments, questions and feedback via email.
Sincerely, Bennett R. Lawson
Chief of Staff to Alderman Tom Tunney – 44th Ward
773.525.6034

fax 773.525.5058”

The updated development:

The originally proposed development:

Southport Corridor Changes into 2020

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 2020:

  1. TOD development at 3200 N. Southport under construction with new retail
  2. TOD development coming to 3542 N. Southport with retail (former Basics Salon building)
  3. TOD development coming to 3347-49 N. Southport with retail
  4. TOD development under construction at 3647 N. Southport
  5. TOD development coming to 3401 N. Southport – Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors closing in July
  6. TOD development under construction at 3300 N. Clark
  7. Johnny Was coming to 3510 N. Southport
  8. Lululemon Southport remodeled and now open
  9. Discover CBD coming to 3527 N. Southport (former M2 corner space)
  10. Klein True Value closing, space for lease
  11. Wildwood Photography moved to Roscoe Village, retail space for lease
  12. 3338 N. Southport retail space for lease
  13. The Spanish Square restaurant has closed, space for sale
  14. Condos coming to 3150 N. Southport
  15. Grassroots Restaurant is for sale
  16. 1362 W. Belmont retail space for lease
  17. Southport & Irving (SIP) restaurant for lease
  18. Large-scale mixed-use development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue
  19. Taco Bell on Addison coming back, along with Chase Bank and Planet Granite
  20. Casper Mattress now open at 3420 N. Southport
  21. Ivivva by Lululemon is closed. Space currently for lease
  22. The auto body shop on Addison by Wrigley Field will be replaced by a new development
  23. The former Blue Bayou space is for lease
  24. Cafe Tola is expanding into the Sweet Sensations former space
  25. Just Salad rumored to be coming to Southport
  26. That\’s Amore Florist has been sold, new owners to reconcept into a boutique home and garden shop
  27. M2 Boutique has downsized
  28. New housing development coming to 1225 W. School Street
  29. Froyo Chicago closed, space for lease
  30. New housing and retail development coming to Ashland and Barry
 
 

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!