Tag: Retail and Shopping

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

Is Paperchase Southport Corridor Opening?

Hey @frompaperchase – it’s April in Chicago and you were supposed to open by now! What the ETA? #AskingForAFriend (at Paperchase Products)

Daily treats at Bentley’s Pet Stuff Southport Corridor

🐶❤️📷 @dogschicagostyle
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Daily treat stops thanks to @bentleyssouthport 💛🐶🌭
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#frenchie #piedfrenchie #chicagodog #chicagofrenchies #rufflife #friYAY #tgfortheweekend #chicagostyledogs #dogschicagostyle #puppia #bentleyspetstuff #southportcorridor #fawnpiedfrenchie #puppylove #chicagopuppy #ruffruff #french_bulldogs (at Bentley’s Pet Stuff)

Coolest candle ever at M2

Coolest candle ever 👍📷 @m2chicago
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Living our best life, on the best street, in the best neighborhood! ❤️🏡 #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopsouthport #independentbusiness #lakeview #southportcorridor #thisislakeview #60657 #m2boutique #m2chicago #candles #getlit #scent (at M2 Boutique)

Approved by West Lakeview Neighbors: Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) at 3200 N. Southport Avenue

Monday evening, March 12, 2018, a new TOD development at 3200 N. Southport Avenue was approved by West Lakeview Neighbors and now is with Ald. Tom Tunney. In addition to this development, these Southport TODs have already been approved:
 
Curbed Chicago has a write-up of the benefits of Transit Oriented Developments (TODs) that you can read here.
 
 
 

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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Proposed for 3200 N. Southport Avenue

From West Lakeview Neighbors, next Monday there is a meeting at Butcher\’s Tap to discuss a new TOD development at 3200 N. Southport Avenue, former home to Flat Top Grill.  This corner has been vacant for quite some time, and many businesses have come and gone through the years (Burger Boss, Knitter’s Niche, Flat Top to name a few). In addition to this newly proposed TOD, these Southport TODs have already been approved:

Curbed Chicago has a write-up of the benefits of Transit Oriented Developments (TODs) that you can read here.

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Taco Bell’s Replacement on Addison includes Planet Granite Climbing Gym

Here are the latest renderings of what will be replacing Wrigleyville’s Taco Bell at 1111 W. Addison Street. The first level will include street retail to be determined, and according to Tom Tunney’s website and renderings, Planet Granite Climbing Gym based in California will occupy the 2nd and 3rd floors.

Here are the latest renderings along with Planet Granite’s mission statement:

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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:
  1. Kai Sushi is coming to 3819 N. Southport
  2. 1342 W. Belmont retail space for lease
  3. Frankies on the Park at 3708 N. Southport is looking to leave and sublet their space
  4. 3740 N. Southport (Formerly Chaz\’s Real Estate Space) is for lease
  5. GNC Space is now for lease
  6. Taco Bell on Addison will be replaced by Planet Granite and additional retail
  7. Digits Nail Salon has closed, new nail salon is now open
  8. Ivivva by Lululemon is closed. Space currently for lease
  9. Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors will be replaced by this Transit Oriented Development (TOD), Chase Bank and Chipotle could be possible tenants
  10. The auto body shop on Addison by Wrigley Field will be replaced by a new development
  11. 1035 W. Addison to be redeveloped
  12. The former Blue Bayou space is for lease
  13. Tied House is coming to the former Harmony Grill location in February
  14. Paperchase is coming to Southport Avenue
  15. Leahy and Ladue is closed, 312 Real Estate Office is now open
  16. Venus Restaurant is coming from The Mercury Theater in Cullen\’s former space this spring
  17. Mint Julep is now closed, EZRA Boutique now permanent
  18. A new mixed-use TOD development is under under construction at 3334 N. Southport Avenue
  19. Basics Salon at 3542 N. Southport is currently for lease or for redevelopment in 2019-2020
  20. Large-scale mixed-use development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue with an American Mattress store (stalled)
  21. Addison & Clark development is underway; Shake Shack, Cinemex Movie Theater, Harley Davidson and Lucky Strike will be anchor tenants
  22. Hotel Zachery with Big Star Chicago, McDonald\’s and several other restaurants coming this spring to Wrigleyville
  23. Cafe Tola is expanding into the Sweet Sensations former space
  24. Bow Truss Coffee Roasters was coming to Southport & Belmont (But who knows what will happen now)
  25. F.I.S.H. Poke Bar, Milk Money, Blue Crown Wings, Mac Royale and Melt 35 delivery/pickup only kitchen have all closed at 3208-10 N. Southport, space for lease
  26. FlatTop Grill former space is for lease

Amazon Books

📷 @jessicaacurtis
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Gotta say I have been a naysayer. But wow. Amazon Books. Love the artistic presentation, the lighting of individual books, the posted ratings/reviews and Stumptown! Who said Bookstores were over? #amazonbooks #retaildoneright #stumptown #read #retail #books #obsession (at Amazon Books)