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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:

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

3647 N. Southport Transit Oriented Development project started

You may recall that a new Transit Oriented Development (TOD) has been proposed for 3647 N. Southport Avenue next to CVS. The final renderings are listed on Tom Tunney’s website, and the development has now started.

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TOD Construction has started at 3200 N. Southport Avenue

Construction has started at 3200 N. Southport Avenue, a new Transit Oriented Development that has been approved by Ald. Tom Tunney. This Transit Oriented Development is replacing the former Flat-Top Grill location at the corner of Southport and Belmont. In addition to this development, these Southport TODs have already been approved:

3334 N. Southport Avenue (under construction)
3401 N. Southport Avenue (2019)
3647 N. Southport (2018)

Curbed Chicago has a write-up of the benefits of Transit Oriented Developments (TODs) that you can read here, along with an article on this particular development.

Scroll down to see the renderings of the new Transit-Oriented development.

Warby Parker rumored to be coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor

🤓 @warbyparker is rumored to be coming to the @southportcorridorchicago. See the blog for details. (at Southport Corridor News and Events – Chicago, Illinois)

Warby Parker rumored to come to 3432 N. Southport Avenue

Rumor on the street is that Warby Parker has signed a lease at the former ENAZ pop-up location and will be coming to the Southport Corridor. As we hear more we will post all the details.

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The Denim Lounge for Men is coming to the Southport Corridor

Roscoe Village’s locally owned business, The Denim Lounge is coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor with a second location. The new boutique will be called The Denim Lounge for Men, and will be opening this September in the former SheOne space at 3544 N. Southport Avenue.

The store will cater to men’s denim, shirts, hats and will offer custom made jeans. According to the owner, the store will be a “small fun store with a casual vibe, and will offer free alterations.” They are very excited to be joining the other small businesses along Southport Avenue and are currently hiring. You can contact them directly for information on sales positions at 773-935-2820.

From their website, The Denim Lounge Roscoe Village carries the following brands for men:

· 47 BRAND

· 7 DIAMONDS

· AG

· AGE OF WISDOM

· ALTERNATIVE APPAREL

· AMERICAN NEEDLE

· BENSON

· BUGATCHI

· CITIZENS OF HUMANITY

· DESCENDANT OF THIEVES

· DL1961

· EDWIN

· FAHERTY

· FIDELITY DENIM

· GOOD MAN BRAND

· GRAYERS

· HAPPY SOCKS

· HUDSON

· JOES JEANS

· JOHNNIE-O

· PAIGE DENIM

· PENGUIN

· RETRO BRAND

· SAVE THE DUCK

· SLATE DENIM

· STANCE SOCKS

· TWENTYMETRICTONS

· WRK

3300 N. Clark St. Transit Oriented Development (TOD) under construction

We reported this several months ago, and construction is now underway at 3300 N. Clark.

“The applicant is proposing a 7.5 story mixed used building that is designed in consideration of the city\’s Transit Oriented Development ordinance.

The building will include 140 rental units, 20 parking spaces and approximately 10,000 sf of ground floor commercial space which is designed to enliven both the Clark and School Street frontages. The residential entrance will be off of School Street and all loading and parking ingress/egress will be accessed off of the alley. The modernist design will feature solid masonry (brick) on all elevations.

The development team has agreed to secure 20 additional parking spaces within two blocks of the development and utilize the space under the CTA and adjacent to the property when it becomes available. Additionally, the alley to the west of the project, that abuts the property, will be upgraded in concrete as opposed to asphalt.”

Additional information can be found on Tom Tunney’s Website.

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Foxtrot Delivery Market coming to the Southport Gateway Development

Foxtrot Delivery Market, with locations in Lincoln Park, River North, West Loop and Wicker Park is coming to 3334 N. Southport Avenue, across the street from Coda Di Volpe as part of The Southport Gateway apartment building. More information below the graphic about the Southport Gateway development.

Pre-Leasing Begins at Southport Gateway Apartments in Chicago’s Southport Corridor

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An update to the upcoming 3401-09 Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

ICYMI, Rise Sushi and Galleria Liqueurs will be replaced with this mixed-use Transit Oriented Development (TOD). This development was first proposed in 2014 and approved by Tom Tunney and was originally slated to start construction in 2017.We now hear this project will begin in 2020, so you have a few more years to enjoy Rise and Galleria (Galleria will be one of the retailers in this new building, TBD on whether Rise will find a new location).

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Southport Corridor changes into 2019

Here is a summary of what to expect into 2019:

The Denim Lounge for Men is coming to SheOne\’s former location
Foxtrot Delivery Market coming to the TOD development at 3334 N. Southport Avenue
Warby Parker is rumored to be taking over Paperchase\’s backed out lease at 3420 N. Southport
Schoolyard Tavern under new ownership
TOD development at 3200 N. Southport now coming (Former Flattop Grill space)
TOD development coming to 3647 N. Southport
Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors will be replaced by this Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Large-scale mixed-use development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue
1342 W. Belmont retail space for lease
Kai Sushi is now open at 3819 N. Southport
Big City Optical has moved into the former Frankies on the Park location at 3708 N. Southport
3740 N. Southport (Formerly Chaz\’s Real Estate Space) is now a nail salon
GNC is closed and is now for lease
Taco Bell on Addison will be replaced by Planet Granite and additional retail
Digits Nail Salon has closed, new nail salon is now open
Ivivva by Lululemon is closed. Space currently for lease
The auto body shop on Addison by Wrigley Field will be replaced by a new development
1035 W. Addison to be redeveloped
The former Blue Bayou space is for lease
Basics Salon at 3542 N. Southport is currently for lease or for for a possible TOD redevelopment in 2019-2020
Addison & Clark development is underway; Shake Shack, Cinemex Movie Theater, Harley Davidson and Lucky Strike will be anchor tenants
Cafe Tola is expanding into the Sweet Sensations former space

The Wellington/Southport and Lincoln development looks to be back on track

After years of starting and stopping construction, along with rendering changes, it appears that the stalled mixed-use development has started the marketing process for obtaining new retailers. The rendering has greatly changed since 2017, and construction should be restarting soon.

From the leasing brochure:

“Newly renovated, magnificent Lake View retail space on the prominent CORNER of Southport, Wellington, and Lincoln Avenues. This property sits in the doorway of one of Chicago\’s busiest retail corridors. Retail spaces are 1,566 sf., 1,800 sf., 2,015 sf. or 3,581 sf. Office space on the 2nd floor is 6,600 sf and divisible to 2,600 sf. Ideal uses include retail, restaurant, service retail, salon, school, daycare, co-working, medical etc. Steps from the Wellington and Diversey Brown/Purple line platforms. Be a part of the incredible revitalization of the Lincoln and Southport intersection which has seen an explosion in new businesses and property development.”

See the full listing here.