Could a mixed use development be coming back to Ashland, Belmont and Lincoln?

We know that Target is out at Belmont, Ashland and Lincoln and according to Crain’s Chicago Business this morning, Novak Construction Co. plans to purchase the site.  Could something similar to the “Lakeview Collection” be back on the table?

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The Roundup: What’s Coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor

The ‘Port is rapidly changing once again.  Here is the round-up of what we know coming into Southport over the next several months:

  • The Red Balloon Company Children’s Store is coming to 3651 N. Southport Avenue, and should be opening by the end of the year.
  • Fleet Feet Chicago is coming to 3359 N. Southport Avenue, and is opening this fall or early winter.
  • Lou & Grey by Ann Taylor is coming to 3442 N. Southport Avenue – opening is TBD.
  • Coalfire Pizza is coming to 3707 N. Southport Avenue, and is opening this fall.
  • Froyo Chicago is coming to 3746 N. Southport Avenue, and is opening this fall.
  • Ivivva by Lululemon expanding to 1000 sq. ft. in its current location at Roscoe and Southport.  This will most likely occur by late fall or early winter when Fleet Feet opens.
  • Coobah closing and the former Candyality and Coobah buildings will be torn down for this mixed use retail development.  Coobah closes on August 17 and the Lakeview Chamber is leasing out Candyality through August.  Timing for redevelopment is currently unknown, but we wouldn’t be surprised if construction starts this fall.

New Southport Retail: Lou & Grey by Ann Inc. and Fleet Feet Coming; Ivivva by Lululemon Expanding

According to Crain’s Chicago Business, Lou & Grey, a new line of New York-based Ann Inc., plans to open its first Chicago store at 3442 N. Southport Avenue (former site of Anthony’s Italian Ice and Nail Bar).  Fleet Feet is moving into the former Starbucks location at 3359 N. Southport Avenue, and Ivivva by Lululemon will expand to 1000 sq. feet on Roscoe.

Read the entire article from Crain’s here.

The Red Balloon Company Children’s Store is coming to 3651 N. Southport Avenue

The Red Balloon Co. children’s store is moving to the old Bull-eh-dia’s location, at 3651 N. Southport Avenue.  This building will be torn down and should be finished by the end of the year.

Red Balloon is looking to fight the “big box” retailing that is coming in.

You can read the entire article from DNA Chicago here.  

Bucktown Location

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Look What’s Replacing Candyality and Coobah’s Buildings at 3423-25 N. Southport

Here is the for lease brochure for Candyality and Coobah\’s space.  L3 is definitely tearing down the old buildings for this modern structure.

So Much National Retail spaces for lease right now on Southport

Just a few shots of the vacant merchant options available on Southport in Chicago.  We expect many changes to occur over the next year with national high-end retailers joining the street.  What retailers would you like to see?

Another look at 3428 N. Southport New Construction and Retail

The future of Southport Avenue looks really tall.  See the listing here.

New Tower design at Clark and Belmont

What are your thoughts?  Too big?  Just right?  Better for the neighborhood? Better than what is currently there?  Read all about it at Curbed Chicago.

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

Addison on the Park – Now with a Rooftop Pool

The latest rendition of Addison on the Park across from Wrigley Field. Read the entire story and see more renderings from Lake View Patch.