Tag: Retail and Shopping

New retail and shopping news in Chicago’s Southport Corridor.

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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#DecadeChallenge Southport Corridor – 2009 vs. 2019

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:

Confirmed: Sephora is coming to 3401 N. Southport Avenue

After months of speculation, Sephora will be coming to Southport\’s newest development at 3401 N. Southport Avenue, the former homes of Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors. 

3401 N. Southport will be a 30 unit rental building with first floor commercial space and seven parking spaces for this site. The developers have taken advantage of the City’s new Transit Oriented Development Ordinance which incentivizes density near transit centers and allows for a reduction in the required parking spaces.

Sephora is a Paris–based French multinational chain of personal care and beauty stores founded in Limoges in 1969. Featuring nearly 300 brands, along with its own private label, Sephora offers beauty products including cosmetics, skincare, body, fragrance, nail color, beauty tools, and haircare.

Galleria Liquors will also be returning in the second retail space closer to the CTA entrance. 

Sephora coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor

3401 N. Southport Avenue is well under construction where Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors once stood. We have known since the beginning that Galleria Liquors was coming back, but Rise Sushi was not.  We have confirmed that Sephora is taking the other retail space, and that the lease is finalized. What do you think about Sephora joining the Southport Corridor?

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3401 N. Southport is officially under construction

After years of planning in the works, the buildings that formerly housed Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors have been torn down, and construction has begun on 3401 N. Southport – a Transit Oriented Development.  Galleria is scheduled to take one of the retail spots, and rumors are swirling around the ‘Port on the second option. You can read more about this development from Tom Tunney’s website, and see the listing here.

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Southport Corridor’s Chicago Scanning: Your best place to get your old photos and media scanned

Do you have a ton of old photos or family slides laying in boxes somewhere?  Get them digitially scanned!

Chicago Scanning, located at 1342 W. Irving Park Road is the \’Port\’s best kept secret when it comes to having your old photos, videos, slides and other media preserved digitally for life.

Services include the following:

  • Your memories are digitized with expert care right here in Chicago.
  • Receive your digital files on a USB Flash Drive, Dropbox or DVD.
  • Chicago Scanning offers personalized service and support.
  • Projects of all sizes are welcome and rush delivery is available.
  • Contact them for an estimate or to learn more about their services.

Visit their shop or website for more information!

Lululemon Southport Corridor: LOVE and IMPERFECT IS PERFECT

Lululemon’s newly remodeled Southport Corridor shop is fully complete, and Emmy Star Brown is the star of the show with her new murals that surround each corner.

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Pride at Gap Southport

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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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Lululemon Southport Corridor Remodel on track to open this month

Lululemon Southport Corridor has been under renovation for several weeks, and has temporarily moved to Roscoe and Southport during the remodel.  The new store now has a new front facade, and the interior has been completely remodeled to look like Lulu’s other newer stores, such as their Chicago flagship store on Rush Street.

Expect the remodeled store to have an interior similar to their newer stores:

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