Southport’s TOD could begin development late this year (update – looks like later in 2018 now)

We reached out to Alderman Tom Tunney on the status of the proposed TOD at 3401 N. Southport Avenue as far as when development would take place.  Per the Alderman, the developers still need to go through the planning commission and zoning committee, and then once approved, construction could start later in 2015 or early 2016 (update, we are hearing now 2017).  Galleria Liquors would be coming back as a tenant, but it is unlikely that Rise Sushi will be (they are looking for a new location around Southport however). 

From May’s WLVN meeting, the group voted yes (27-18) in recommending the Southport TOD mixed-use building at 3401-09 N. Southport. See the floor plans below, and more detailed designs can be found at this link.

Signs of the Southport Corridor

Fun signs around Southport…

Jeni’s Southport
D\’Augustino\’s
Southport CTA
DavidsTea
BlueMercury
Splendid
U.S. Apothecary
Lou & Grey
Lole Southport
Teavana
Gap
Justin\’s
Fleet Feet Southport
Francesca\’s
U.S. Apothecary
Lou & Grey
Spencer\’s Jolly Posh Foods
Leahey Consignment
Candyality
Music Box
Mercury Theater
Click Shoes & More
Persona
Cafe Tola
Dog-a-holics
Lole

Your first look at 3401 N. Southport’s Proposed TOD

As we have blogged in the past, Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors site locations are being proposed for this Transit Oriented Development (TOD).

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A Detailed Look at Lou & Grey in Chicago

Lou & Grey opened in April in Chicago’s Southport Corridor, and here are photos of the store from their Facebook page.  The store is located at 3442 N. Southport Avenue.

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Confirmed: SoulCycle opening on Southport above J. Crew

As we reported a few weeks ago, SoulCycle will be opening above J. Crew on Southport at 3423 N. Southport. Confirmed by Crain’s Chicago Business:

“SoulCycle said it signed a lease to open a 4,000-square-foot spinning studio on Southport Avenue by early 2016. The New York-based company will open its third Chicago studio at 3423 N. Southport Ave., above a J. Crew clothing store in a two-story building being developed by Chicago-based L3 Capital.”

Look for SoulCycle Southport to open in the first quarter of 2016. What are your thoughts, neighbors?

A Detailed Look at Whole Food Lakeview Chicago

As we know, Whole Foods is coming to the intersection of Belmont, Ashland and Lincoln in Chicago, and will be the second largest Whole Foods in Chicago.  Take a detailed look at the plans for the store.  What are your thoughts?

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Blueprints Don’t Lie. SoulCycle above J. Crew on Southport

As we suspected from our earlier post on J. Crew, we spotted blueprints of 3423 N. Southport with SoulCycle’s signage pictured above.  What are your thoughts, neighbors?

Bitter Pops coming to 3345 N. Lincoln Avenue

Per Alderman Ameya Pawar’s Facebook post, Bitter Pops, a specialty beer and tap room is coming to 3345 N. Lincoln Avenue which is part of L3’s Lincoln Avenue Development. A community meeting will be scheduled soon, but it’s great to see retail activity happening in West Lakeview.

Lou & Grey Southport’s Grand Opening Party is Saturday, April 25, 2015

After a long winter of construction, Lou & Grey is ready to open on Chicago’s Southport Corridor. The grand opening party is Saturday, April 25th, 2015 so see the event details here on Facebook.

Lou & Grey Southport almost open

The paper is coming down, the signs are up and the clothes are in.  Lou & Grey Southport Avenue in Chicago is almost open!

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J. Crew Southport Corridor Chicago building permit approved, construction starting this week

J. Crew’s building permit has been approved by the City of Chicago this past week, and construction will start shorty at 3423 N. Southport.  As previously reported, J. Crew will take about 6,000 square feet on the ground level with additional unannounced retail above.  The building should be completed by the end of 2015, although it should be mentioned that the Gap across the street took about a year to complete, and is about the same size.

Rendering of J. Crew on Southport Avenue in Chicago, Illinois.