tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post1174991244732970057..comments2023-10-01T11:04:12.429-05:00Comments on Sloopin - A South Loop Blog: It's Almost November 1st -- What's Up With Roosevelt Collection Retail?Sloopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03513112726608015138noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-6136688005737401182012-11-08T08:44:20.790-06:002012-11-08T08:44:20.790-06:00Here is additional info about the Nov 28 date: htt...Here is additional info about the Nov 28 date: <a href="http://www.chicagojournal.com/Blogs/Near-Loop-Wire/11-07-2012/Roosevelt_Collection_announcing_retail_Nov._28" rel="nofollow">http://www.chicagojournal.com/Blogs/Near-Loop-Wire/11-07-2012/Roosevelt_Collection_announcing_retail_Nov._28</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-83448806252399940752012-11-07T15:16:45.199-06:002012-11-07T15:16:45.199-06:00Nov 28th is the day you will hear about the confir...Nov 28th is the day you will hear about the confirmed retail tenants.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-10442813167748775372012-11-01T12:18:52.759-05:002012-11-01T12:18:52.759-05:00What a joke! Suddenly when the 11/1 "deadline...What a joke! Suddenly when the 11/1 "deadline" arrived, the date was pushed back to April 2013? Wanna bet that on 3/31/13 another new opening date is announced?<br /><br />This development had been promising retail openings since early 2008!<br /><br />And to follow-up on another person's comment: for those of you who don't think a Sports Aithority on the south side of Chicago will be very ghetto: stop kidding yourselves!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-63288259659036268512012-10-30T21:50:13.889-05:002012-10-30T21:50:13.889-05:00According to the leasing office at RC, April is wh...According to the leasing office at RC, April is when the retail stores are slated to open. Confirmed stores include those listed on the McCaffery website/brochure. Others will be announce post-Christmas.<br /><br />RC Residentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-74932307941683248622012-10-30T18:39:17.645-05:002012-10-30T18:39:17.645-05:00did i mention that I loooove tacos?!?!did i mention that I loooove tacos?!?!Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-60222868923029946252012-10-30T16:50:07.859-05:002012-10-30T16:50:07.859-05:00Hey, "Elizabeth" at 12:57: If you're...Hey, "Elizabeth" at 12:57: If you're going to impersonate me, at least spell "pork" correctly.<br /><br />I agree that there is a lot of foot traffic in the area. Not nearly as much as Michigan/Roosevelt area, but it's not a far walk from the CTA lines.<br /><br />Once there are retail stores walk-up restaurants will come as well. Look at the shopping center on Canal - they have a Panera, Jimmy Johns and Starbucks. I certainly get hungry when I shop and if there are exceptional tacos, I'll make a trip just for those!Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-1083472448663041542012-10-30T16:25:19.499-05:002012-10-30T16:25:19.499-05:00wow the amount of idiots on this blog---wow the amount of idiots on this blog---Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-15069105814426899372012-10-30T14:39:24.128-05:002012-10-30T14:39:24.128-05:00actually you are wrong, there is construction all ...actually you are wrong, there is construction all year round in Chicago....<br /><br />fitguynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-9277254354512355772012-10-30T14:04:26.243-05:002012-10-30T14:04:26.243-05:00Taking note that there is basically no constructio...Taking note that there is basically no construction after November in Chicago until about February (not sure if this is union thing), not convinced the retail will make the April/May opening schedule if there is no interior construction right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-10006713368542391962012-10-30T12:57:04.775-05:002012-10-30T12:57:04.775-05:00anon @ 11:04
why are you being mean to me and ask...anon @ 11:04<br /><br />why are you being mean to me and asking me to take it easy. I am just being me and telling everyone that I like to eat and drink. I love to eat prok, chicken, chocolate, and ice cream.....all four of which would be great at RC.Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-39462090317914377262012-10-30T12:51:57.444-05:002012-10-30T12:51:57.444-05:00I have to disagree with the comment above that the...I have to disagree with the comment above that there is no foot traffic near the RC. I walk by there several times a week and there are always tons of other people walking right along with me. <br /><br />Also, how is a Sports Authority ghetto??? I think a Sports Authority would be a perfect fit in the RC, especially because a lot of us who live in the Sloop do a lot of outdoor activity. Walking Around the Sloopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-79623208004566005862012-10-30T12:34:44.095-05:002012-10-30T12:34:44.095-05:00South Loop does not have any serious crime.. you a...South Loop does not have any serious crime.. you are speaking of west/south area of University Village, west area of West Loop, Uptown, West Town, even Bronsville actually has some crime on their South and West areas, the area west and south of Pilsen as "just near south loop"?, then EVERYTHING is just near south loop! For gods sake, Logan Square, Humbolt Park, area between old town and river north has much more crime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-25980572139263480222012-10-30T12:09:54.019-05:002012-10-30T12:09:54.019-05:00There is practically zero foot traffic in that are...There is practically zero foot traffic in that area, no way will any "walk up type" restaurant open in the RC (unfortunately).<br /><br />Also, I am very disturbed by news of a Sports Authority potentially opening at RC. Will be very ghetto.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-70047875173176545152012-10-30T11:04:57.429-05:002012-10-30T11:04:57.429-05:00Take it easy ElizabethTake it easy ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-50564864378313852372012-10-30T10:01:09.726-05:002012-10-30T10:01:09.726-05:00I would love to see an upscale taco place go in th...I would love to see an upscale taco place go in there. Someone who is willing to experiment with flavors, such as red snapper and mango, pork belly and horseradish!<br />Dang... lunch is still two hours away!Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-57605229341803634922012-10-30T09:54:23.561-05:002012-10-30T09:54:23.561-05:00I guarantee you there is zero chance the Alderman ...I guarantee you there is zero chance the Alderman will allow a tattoo parlor and even if he did Mccafrey would have zero interest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-32689352295333133782012-10-30T09:30:12.579-05:002012-10-30T09:30:12.579-05:00A burger joint (when 5 guys is a block away and ep...A burger joint (when 5 guys is a block away and epic burger is 2 blocks away) and a tattoo parlor? Yep, that sounds like sloop retail plan to me! However, what more could we expect from a neighborhood that gets excited over the opening of a hot dog joint in a gas station parking lot?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-24686951664952300902012-10-30T08:14:57.303-05:002012-10-30T08:14:57.303-05:00I agree with Anon @1:54, especially in light of th...I agree with Anon @1:54, especially in light of the reports in the Trib today highlighting Chicago's out-of-control homicide rate, with the overwhelming majority occurring just south and west of the South Loop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-75274823095804575192012-10-30T01:55:31.989-05:002012-10-30T01:55:31.989-05:00I heard of 2 potential tenants over there at RC:
...I heard of 2 potential tenants over there at RC:<br /><br />1/Uno. Burger Point might be having a look-see to determine if it would be a good location for Burger Point 2. Maybe it depends on rent costs and if they can find local chefs which is the key to their success apparently.<br /><br />2/dos. An upscale tattoo place with trendy body paint artists and a real hip artesian decor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-42252418461498144802012-10-29T23:31:13.559-05:002012-10-29T23:31:13.559-05:00Lynn Becker has a must-read piece on the Roosevelt...Lynn Becker has a must-read piece on the Roosevelt Collection and the "Viaduct district."<br /><br />http://arcchicago.blogspot.com/2012/10/frontier-outpost-roosevelt-collection.html<br /><br />Joe Zekashttp://yochicago.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-24156434686633763952012-10-29T14:24:04.392-05:002012-10-29T14:24:04.392-05:00I dont at all agree with 1:54pm.. we have actually...I dont at all agree with 1:54pm.. we have actually seen an uptick in retail more than others. Take a look at South Michigan and how fast retail filled in (example botttle bottega, haircut place, ups, accessories place). The South Loop is a large area and think about what we will have in about 2 years time: Roosevelt Collection filled in, Maxwell (canal street), Motor Row, the pocket spots along South Michigan will also be filled in. We do need to catch up regarding restaurants, but in regards to retail, West Loop is catching up to South Loop and all of the other neighborhoods are going to hit their peak and max out. South Loop still has Riverside area to develop (the area south of Roosevelt and west of Clark).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-31672954930118137402012-10-29T13:54:58.585-05:002012-10-29T13:54:58.585-05:00So crazy that retail has seen an uptick in every o...So crazy that retail has seen an uptick in every other "peer neighborhood," but sloop remains so unbelievably under served.<br /><br />Does anyone else feel that this is due to our proximity to hoods just west and south?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-51536194952281592432012-10-29T11:45:18.260-05:002012-10-29T11:45:18.260-05:00My 2 cents: I give McCaffery alot of credit. This ...My 2 cents: I give McCaffery alot of credit. This is the one project in the South Loop that 100% needed to happen. It could have fell into the wrong hands and just been a ho-hum project. Take a look at North Ave and the new project just off Clybourn (New City Development). It is very similar to RC. The south loop needs one project like this on Roosevelt and something (of the sort) near Motor Row. These guys took the right steps in addressing the plaza (I love the lighting, etc.) and trying to line up quality retail. It sounds like they are close.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-34992473905935062862012-10-29T11:37:34.187-05:002012-10-29T11:37:34.187-05:00It's obvious that the Christmas opening window...It's obvious that the Christmas opening window closed in August... no chance of getting anything open for at least 3 months (typical build out time). <br />This would make you think that the summer is the next opportunity to open some stores... with the new exterior design, it is inevitable that retail will start to fill the vacancies. <br />Patience all of you sloopers, it will happen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167519580792566980.post-91369949490507165402012-10-29T11:04:06.635-05:002012-10-29T11:04:06.635-05:00I'm a strong believer in that nothing is going...I'm a strong believer in that nothing is going to open at this point in the year. Maybe by next spring/summer something will open.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com