First Look at 3600 N. Southport: New Mixed-Use Development to Bring Retail and Apartments to The Southport Corridor

A new mixed-use development is moving forward at the northwest corner of Southport Avenue and Addison Street, replacing the former Fifth Third Bank property with retail space and apartments in the heart of Chicago’s Southport Corridor, and we now have the first set of renderings along with retail space information.

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Demolition Approved for Former Ann Sather Building on Belmont Avenue

A demolition permit has been issued for the former Ann Sather restaurant building at 917 W. Belmont Avenue, clearing the way for the second phase of a mixed-use development near the Belmont CTA station.

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Colectivo Coffee Opens July 8 in Chicago’s Southport Corridor

After months of anticipation, Colectivo Coffee is officially set to open its newest Chicago café on Wednesday, July 8, bringing one of the Midwest’s most recognizable coffee brands to the heart of the Southport Corridor.

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Chicago’s Little Goat Diner Named One of Illinois’ Must-Try Diners

One of Chicago’s most recognizable neighborhood restaurants has earned another statewide honor.

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Retailers Can’t Get Enough of Armitage and Southport

Armitage Avenue and Southport Corridor are proving once again why they remain two of Chicago’s hottest neighborhood shopping destinations.

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STRONG Pilates Expands Into Lakeview With New Southport Corridor Studio Opening June 6, 2026

Chicago’s boutique fitness boom continues in Lakeview, with Australian-born fitness brand STRONG Pilates officially opening its first neighborhood studio in the Southport Corridor on June 6.

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Reformation Opens New Store in Chicago’s Southport Corridor

Sustainable fashion brand Reformation has officially opened a new location in Chicago’s Southport Corridor, continuing the wave of national retailers expanding into one of the city’s strongest neighborhood shopping districts. The new store opened at 3452 N. Southport Ave., taking over the former Dr. Martens storefront in the heart of Lakeview. 

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Retail and Apartments Coming to 1215 W. Belmont as Full Building Permit Is Issued

A full building permit has officially been issued for a new mixed-use development at 1215 W. Belmont in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, clearing the way for construction to begin on the five-story project.

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Chicago’s Low-Line Market Returns for 2026 Season Beneath Southport Corridor Tracks

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“Absolutely Insane”: Bidding Wars Surge Across Lakeview, Southport Corridor, and Lincoln Park

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Demolition Permit Pending for Drive-Thru Bank at Southport & Addison as Residential Project Moves Forward

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Redevelopment Begins at Former Fifth Third Bank Site on Southport

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