Mixed Use

Paul F
As others have noted, the ground space is presently empty (no benefits) and there is a parking garage. Given that the area's grocery stores are concentrated around the south end of Old Town, keeping this space retail grocery would be a plus. If not a chain grocery store, perhaps divide the space up sort of bazaar-style with several specialty food retailers under one roof?

I could not agree more with Cassandra. if Treasurer Island could be divided up into a few different restaurants similar to what they had in the Water Tower building with the anchor being a grocery store. So many people in this area would like to run out get a quick bite to eat or sit and have a cup of coffee. sure there are places like Fox trot and Starbucks for coffee but you can't really eat a meal there. Take a look at Beatrix Market.

Cassandra H
Bookstore; food hall with places to sit/work; local restaurants; florist; encourage more independent shops

Ramon Torres
A grocery store

Kelly J
We definitely need a grocery store. Restaurant/bars that cater to the age demographic of the people who actually live in Old Town. The concept for the majority of the neighborhood's bars and restaurants is the same--they serve bar food, turn into packed "night clubs" with lines down the street, and primarily cater to young kids who get sloppy drunk, litter the streets and start fights. It's like a giant frat party every weekend. We could use at least a couple restaurants and bars that serve a more mature clientele (like folks in their late 30s/40's/50s) with good food and a more sophisticated atmosphere. The neighborhood has become unsafe and annoying on weekend nights. My friends and I don't hang out here on weekends, we go to the West Loop or Gold Coast. It would be fantastic to feel comfortable going out in our own neighborhood on weekends.

Nasrin NM
A grocery store like Trader Joe's or Aldi would be greatly appreciated in this area.

Lana W
The rise of condos and residents in this area continue. The Plums, the FoxTrots are wonderful additions to the neighborhood, but don't serve the general population who cannot afford or prefer not to shop at specialty or higher-end grocery outlets. We don't need a discount store, but another Treasure Island type. Easily accessible, average prices, diverse choices. I think a Trader Joe's would be great even though it is a bit of a specialty store. I Aldi's and Jewel serve the community, but for many residents in Old Town who do not have a car, they are inconvenient for doing a weekly shopping. Would like to have a better understanding of why there is such resistance to replacing TI with another grocery store.

Robert E Brown
The Moody church is such a beautiful building. It would be nice for a new building to compliment this one or even be situated in a way not to completely block this building.

Sandra Rollheiser
Please keep the current zoning allowing for no more than a 5 story building which hopefully would blend in with the existing Moody Church.

Georganna Yessaian
Old Town is such a desirable and sweet place to live. It stands out from other neighborhoods in Chicago being so quaint and charming. The last thing I would want to see is have Old Town turn into something similar to River North with high rises and congestion. I know this has been expressed but a grocery store would be such a great addition to the neighborhood. Something like Dom's. Just no high rises please.

Ellen Schuerger
I would love to see a fenced in dog park here or in the empty parking lot across the street. We have so many dogs in old town and no public dog parks or fenced in parks that allow dogs!

Jen I
Another library branch might be a good addition since schools are close by. Also the nearest library branches are pretty far away. A small library with a community garden could be useful.