TAKE A STROLL IN ENGLEWOOD FOR
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INNOVATIVE ENGAGEMENT OF ART AND BUSINESS
HISTORY
THE START
Originally known as Junction Grove, Englewood was founded in 1865, and was annexed to Chicago in 1889. By the 20th century it became the preferred community to live in and a popular destination—in fact, by 1920 the population soared and Englewood’s shopping district at 63rd and Halsted was the second busiest in the city.
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Alderman Stephanie Coleman’s 16th Ward is home to 5 of the 77 historic and diverse communities in the Chicagoland area including Englewood and West Englewood.
Current 16th ward map, www.16thward.org
to School Parade at the Englewood Shopping Center, circa
credit: Wikimedia Commons
and Halsted, circa 1955. credit: cta photo
RESPECT THE HISTORY, GET INSPIRED, AND SUPPORT THE FUTURE REVITALIZATION!
ENGLEWOOD SQUARE
Opened in 2016, this development by DL3 boasts a 22,000 sq. ft grocer and 18,000 sq. ft. of complementary retail space on a 5-acre parcel. 850 W. 63 RD , ZONED PD 1227
E.G. WOODE
Opened in 2022, this development is a collaboration of three small business owners who leveraged real estate to house and open in one location. Built in 1916, this property is 3,360 square ft. and is currently operating as an active retail store on the 2nd fl., an architecture firm in the basement & a barbershop & café on the 1st floor. 1122 W. 63 RD , ZONED C1-2
Architect of E.G. Woode Deon Lucas. credit: Block Club Chicago
ENGLEWOOD FRESH MARKET
Initially planned as a co-operative and later included as part of the larger Englewood community development initiative Go Green On Racine, this space opened in 2022, with a mission to provide nutrient-dense foods and act a cultural hub. Built in 1911, this commercial building is 5,880 square ft with a total lot size of 6,250 square ft and the business use is in line with its current zoning. 1122 W. 63 RD , ZONED C1-2
ENGLEWOOD CONNECT
Groundbreaking event.
Planned as the second phase of Englewood Square, Englewood Connect is a $10.3 million “ecofood hub” that will establish culinary-related uses that empower, employ and feed local residents. Uses include a banquet hall and/or restaurant, bank, community garden, children’s play center and artist living/work space. W 63 RD PARKWAY BETWEEN 63 RD AND HALSTED ST., ZONED C1-3
THE PROPERTIES
1009 W. 63RD
• Current Owners: Issa & Sal Tadros of I & S Commercial Real Estate
• This commercial property, built in 1901, has been vacant for more than 2 decades sits on a lot that 3,271 square ft
• Zoned C1-3. Zoning uses include, artesian manufacturing, auto supply, bed & breakfast, employment agency or a data storage facility.
INTERESTED ? EMAIL: ISSA @ ISCOMMERCIAL.COM
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W. 63RD
• Zoned B3-2, this commercial property has been vacant the last 5 years. Its 6,007 square ft.
1054 W. 63RD
• Zoned C1-2, this property, built in 1893 is 3,004 square ft and is a mixed-use property.
• Can be used for a variety of purposes, including commercial, residential, retail, office, or parking space.
• Zoning uses include art and artist work space, arcade, financial services, sports & recreation sales, or café.
ABANDONED \ VACANT
EG WOODE, WWW.EGWOODE.COM
1106 W. 63RD
• Zoned C1-2, this commercial property is 4,688 square ft, has been vacant for a decade and is a mixed use property.
• Can be used for a variety of purposes, including commercial, residential, retail, office, or parking space.
• Zoning uses include art and artist work space, arcade, financial services, sports & recreation sales, or café.
• Zoning uses include vacation rental, café, data storage, being developed as a food hub and will house two restaurant locations and will include a commercial shared & test kitchen to support developing food providers. This space is set to open in 2023 ABANDONED \
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Launching on Small Business Saturday 2022, these are the first properties of Greater Englewood Foundation’s and Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce’s vacant storefront initiative. Enjoy a trolley ride to these spots to see artists’ beautifications on the windows, with the final stop at the Englewood Marketplace Pop-Up Shop!
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The Artists
Pugs AtOmz IG: @pugsatomz
WINDOW ARTIST FOR STOREFRONT LOCATION
This leader and co-founder is a renowned artist whose music and visuals have been featured in movies, sports, and video games, and has toured internationally with his music. “Englewood is my Heart. My Art reflects that.”
GLoRIA |. RIVERA
IG: @gloriairiveraart
WINDOW ARTIST FOR STOREFRONT LOCATION
A child of Back-of-the-Yards & longtime frequent contributor to the Greater Englewood community, this EAC affiliate artist-friend is a welcome talent. “My art is typically surreal with images filled with symbolism of change, growth, healing, and love”.
CujOdah IG: @cujodah
WINDOW ARTIST FOR STOREFRONT LOCATION
Joe “CujoDah” grew up in West Englewood and is an accomplished painter and illustrator with achievements worldwide. His works are intersections of humor, pop-culture, and joy. “If just one kid sees my work and it makes them feel good that inspires me to keep transforming as many areas as I can.”
JustFlO IG: @justfloart
WINDOW ARTIST FOR STOREFRONT LOCATION
A visual & recording artist from & still based in Englewood, Jerrold “Just Flo” Anderson reps EAC whenever he flexes his creativity. He’s created for celebrities and businesess alike “ I use my Art to harmonize and heal.”
ABOUT THIS COLLABORATION
A a mission-aligned group of seasoned multi-disciplinary Artists who volunteer their time to operate collectively just as much as they work-for-hire— all while passionately representing the talent that comes from this neighborhood where they all grew up. “EAC is honored to be tapped by the GEC to help the public envision what’s possible when we invest in communities like Englewood.” - Janell Nelson, EAC leadership englewoodartscollective.org
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ENGLEWOOD DEVELOPMENT TODAY
• There are 9 proposed new Englewood development projects approved by City council between March 2019 and April 2022
• 99 permits have been issued for new construction/ renovation projects throughout Greater Englewood
POLICY
• There are 700 City owned vacant lots in Greater Englewood; all planned for the City’s Land Sale in November 2022
• 1,263 City owned properties that are eligible for Transit Oriented Development incentive (TOD)
The GE Chamber Foundation and Chamber of Commerce have been working closely with the Small Business Advocacy Council to amend outdated policies that make it hard to do business in Chicago. Here’s a few policies we’re working on today:
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ZONING REFORM
One of the most complicated barriers a prospective business owner must face is finding a commercial space properly zoned for the use of the business. Chicago and surrounding communities have overly complicated and outdated zoning requirements that must be adjusted for the new economy that exists today.
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VACANCY FRAUD ACT
We have advocated for a County Ordinance limiting the number of times a commercial property owner can reduce their property taxes based on full or partial vacancy. Read it online here: bit.ly/vacancyact (Please note as of 11/26/22, this ordinance has not yet been filed). We have advocated for the Vacancy Fraud Act. That state legislation is here: bit.ly/stateLVFA
• ASSESSED VALUATION COMPLAINT
We have engaged with policymakers on the use of the Real Estate Under Assessed Valuation Complaint and how this can be a vehicle to reduce commercial vacancies in Chicago.
The FUTURE
PARTNERS
312-768-8573 • GREATERENGLEWOODCHAMBER@GMAIL.COM VISIT WWW.ENGLEWOODREIMAGINED.COM OR CONTACT THE GREATER ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER FOUNDATION TO LEARN MORE RESPECT THE HISTORY, GET INSPIRED, AND SUPPORT THE FUTURE REVITALIZATION OF ENGLEWOOD WITH THIS INNOVATIVE ENGAGEMENT OF ART AND BUSINESS
Booklet design: Janell Nelson of Englewood Arts Collective and JNJ Creative., LLC