Tag: Transit Oriented Development

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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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 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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3542 N. Southport Proposed New Transit-Oriented Development Appears

We said goodbye to Basics Salon earlier this year, and a proposed new transit-oriented development (TOD) has now appeared on Ald. Tom Tunney’s website for 3542 N. Southport Avenue.

From the developer:
“The subject property is located at 3542 N. Southport. The subject lot measures 25 ft. by 120 ft., and is currently zoned B3-2. The owner, Jack Duncan of CA Ventures, is proposing to rezone the property to B3-3 in order to permit a four-story mixed-use building with a retail unit at grade and three (3) residential units above. The proposed mixed-use building will measure 47 ft.-3 inches in height. It will offer an accessible rooftop deck. The subject property is located within 1,320 feet of the CTA Southport Brown Line Station and qualifies as a Transit Oriented Development. As such, two (2) garage parking spaces will be located at the rear of the lot.”

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3150 N. Southport & 3200 N. Southport developments will forever change the southern area of the Southport Corridor

Spring 2019 construction is in full bloom, and two developments are starting to show their skin at the corners of Belmont and Southport. 3150 N. Southport is quickly becoming a 4-story luxury condominium complex with Byline Bank as a first-floor tenant. 3200 N. Southport is an apartment transit oriented development (TOD) with 5 floors and ground level retail (yet announced).  Both buildings, along with the new Tied House from Schubas will greatly enhance the southern area of Chicago’s Southport Corridor, which runs all the way north to Irving Park Road. What do you think of the changes?

3150 & 3200 N. Southport Avenue under construction

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Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors to close in July, TOD construction to start late summer at 3401 N. Southport

As you may recall, this transit oriented development approved in 2015 with deliveries planned for Q1 2020. Planning had started back in 2014, and this new development will reside on what is now Galleria Liquors and Rise Sushi. At the time this development was first announced, Galleria Liquors is slated to return to this site, while Rise Sushi was not. Rise Sushi may relocate nearby (hopefully), and their sister restaurant, Shine on Webster in Lincoln Park will remain. You can read more about this development from Tom Tunney’s website, and see the listing here.

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What retail would you like to see at 3200 N. Southport Avenue?

As you may recall, a TOD development is being built at 3200 N. Southport Avenue. Below is the marketing brochure for the retail portion. What is missing in this area that you would like to see?

3200 N. Southport under construction – Spring, 2019