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North and LaSalle
2 months, 1 week ago
Supported a comment by gina m on
North and LaSalle
2 months, 1 week ago
gina m
I fully agree--Old Town does not need more shadows, darkness, and increased traffic--there are enough high rises in this area. This area is unique and quaint and should stay that way--not claustrophobic and congested.
I fully agree--Old Town does not need more shadows, darkness, and increased traffic--there are enough high rises in this area. This area is unique and quaint and should stay that way--not claustrophobic and congested.
Supported a comment by Jen I on
North and LaSalle
2 months, 1 week ago
Jen I
No more high rises. Need more townhomes or smaller buildings that echo the historic architecture that so many love about chicago. There are already too many new buildings that are contemporary and feel out of place.
No more high rises. Need more townhomes or smaller buildings that echo the historic architecture that so many love about chicago. There are already too many new buildings that are contemporary and feel out of place.
Supported a comment by Leon Corriea on
North and LaSalle
2 months, 1 week ago
Leon Corriea
I would like to see a neighborhood grocery store - a Trader Joe's or Wholefoods would be the best use of this space. This neighborhood is crying out for a healthy, affordable grocery store.
I would like to see a neighborhood grocery store - a Trader Joe's or Wholefoods would be the best use of this space. This neighborhood is crying out for a healthy, affordable grocery store.
Supported a comment by Karen R on
North and LaSalle
2 months, 1 week ago
Karen R
Old Town needs to return to providing goods and services to its residents. As others have mentioned, the area south of North Ave has been turned into an arm of Division St's bar scene. Gone are all the stores that residents used to frequent for their basic needs. There are no cutting-edge restaurants in the area, likely because rentals are too high. Instead, most dining options cater to the bar crowd or tourists. Old Town has lost its florists, bookstores, bakeries, and hopefully not its Walgreens. It has lost its neighborhood charm and character. I'm not even sure why the area south of North Ave calls itself Old Town, when nearly all the Victorian buildings have been demolished. It is kind of joke. I visit other US and European cities that have managed their development far better than Chicago because their quaint older sections are respected and preserved. No one in Chicago appears to care.
Old Town needs to return to providing goods and services to its residents. As others have mentioned, the area south of North Ave has been turned into an arm of Division St's bar scene. Gone are all the stores that residents used to frequent for their basic needs. There are no cutting-edge restaurants in the area, likely because rentals are too high. Instead, most dining options cater to the bar crowd or tourists. Old Town has lost its florists, bookstores, bakeries, and hopefully not its Walgreens. It has lost its neighborhood charm and character. I'm not even sure why the area south of North Ave calls itself Old Town, when nearly all the Victorian buildings have been demolished. It is kind of joke. I visit other US and European cities that have managed their development far better than Chicago because their quaint older sections are respected and preserved. No one in Chicago appears to care.
Supported a comment by Nasrin NM on
North and LaSalle
2 months, 1 week ago
Nasrin NM
A grocery store like Trader Joe's or Aldi would be greatly appreciated in this area.
A grocery store like Trader Joe's or Aldi would be greatly appreciated in this area.
Supported a comment by J Jag on
North and LaSalle
2 months, 1 week ago
J Jag
I would love to get a french bistro back in...I've missed Bistro Margot terribly since its closing. Also maybe a nice steak house. Would LOVE a speakeasy in old town! There's few a few ideas for restaurants/venues more age appropriate to the community!
I would love to get a french bistro back in...I've missed Bistro Margot terribly since its closing. Also maybe a nice steak house. Would LOVE a speakeasy in old town! There's few a few ideas for restaurants/venues more age appropriate to the community!
Supported a comment by ETHAN LESHER on
North and LaSalle
2 months, 1 week ago
ETHAN LESHER
Hi Kelly! There are unfortunately/surprisingly multiple vacant lots, parking lots, and/or vacant buildings that currently line Wells Street. We should be applying pressure, and possibly a vacant lot tax, to the alderman and property owners to develop these amenities that cater towards your demographics. Same could be said about the potential of developing these amenities along North Ave and all of its empty store fronts, if we were able to widen the sidewalks and slow traffic considerably then it would be a more desirable area to traverse!
Hi Kelly! There are unfortunately/surprisingly multiple vacant lots, parking lots, and/or vacant buildings that currently line Wells Street. We should be applying pressure, and possibly a vacant lot tax, to the alderman and property owners to develop these amenities that cater towards your demographics. Same could be said about the potential of developing these amenities along North Ave and all of its empty store fronts, if we were able to widen the sidewalks and slow traffic considerably then it would be a more desirable area to traverse!
Commented on North and LaSalle
2 months, 1 week ago
agree, about trader joe's, it would be wonderful addition, but no objection to a speciality grocery like Plum, do NOT need Aldi. Are we losing both gas stations in your design plan ? BP is a cool design don't need two gas stations however the visual access to the park is nice and provides an openness to the location. In general, I am opposed to high rises in the area, they increase density without contributing to the neighborhood's old town feel. All for a dynamic re-imagining of the BP station that encourages foot traffic and a human-scale open architectural transition between Lincoln park and west side of Lasalle.
Commented on North and LaSalle
9 months ago
Please no more high rises, more parking, keep Walgreens add trader Jo’s and speciality shops, sophisticated restaurants
Commented on North and LaSalle
9 months ago
Traffic
Commented on North and LaSalle
9 months ago
Through email blasts
Commented on North and LaSalle
9 months ago
I'm an Old Town resident
Commented on North and LaSalle
9 months ago
Very Important
Commented on North and LaSalle
9 months ago
Neighborhood feels very bro-like sporty these days… everything south of north Ave with the exception of Fournette and au cheval is a turn off. Would LOVE a book store, speciality shops whether retail or or mini Eatily, need Walgreens to stay. Upscale delicious restaurant NO CHAINS
Commented on North and LaSalle
9 months ago
Lack of quality retail/commercial options
Commented on North and LaSalle
9 months ago
Both
Commented on North and LaSalle
9 months ago
I'm an Old Town resident
Commented on North and LaSalle
9 months ago
Very Important
Commented on North and LaSalle
9 months ago
Safety and walkability
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9 months ago
Commented on North and LaSalle
9 months ago
Trader Joe’s or some supermarket, must have some parking because we the people who live in old town can barely find a spot due to parking zoning unlike downtown where parking is restricted to those living in the zone even during the day
Cannot stand anymore high rises...they are ruining the charm of old town. Any type of residential needs to be kept low and adhere to the original architecture that brought so many of us to old town in the beginning.