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CNI, in partnership with U.S. Bank, National Association, is
the developer for Pullman Park, a mixed-use development that
will serve the greater Calumet Region with quality retail stores,
affordable homes, and park and recreational opportunities. The
project, located at 111th and the Bishop Ford Expressway on
the South Side of Chicago, is planned to include approximately
400,000 square feet of big box style retail along the Bishop
Ford expressway; 50,000 – 75,000 square feet of neighborhood
retail along 111th Street; a hotel near the 111th Street interchange;
up to 1,100 new residential units, including single family homes,
town homes, senior housing, and multi-family buildings; a 10-acre
park; and a multi-purpose recreational facility. The project
site is one of the largest available for development in the
City of Chicago.
The first phase of development will include the reconstruction
of Doty Road and a new 150,000 square foot Walmart store that
includes groceries, general merchandise, a pharmacy, and a garden
center. Future phases of big box retail development will include
a 125,000 square foot second anchor, which is currently anticipated
to be a home improvement store; three “junior anchor”
stores totaling approximately 115,000 square feet, which could
include a pet supply store, a clothing store, a linens store,
a sporting goods store, and/or an office supply store; and three
retail and restaurant outlots totaling approximately 18,000
square feet.
Ninth Ward Alderman Anthony Beale and CNI engaged the community
in an extensive planning process for the site. Two planning
workshops were held and more than 60 meetings were held with
community organizations, businesses, churches and stakeholders.
The redevelopment project offers key opportunities for community
revitalization and economic development:
Job Creation: The first phase of big box retail development
is estimated to generate approximately 700-800 construction
jobs and 1,000 permanent retail jobs. Pullman and Roseland currently
face unemployment rates above 19%.
Access to Fresh Food and Retail Services: The centerpiece of
Pullman Park is a full-service grocery store. Pullman, Roseland
and much of the South Side are currently classified as “food
deserts,” with little or no access to fresh, quality foods
needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Recreation and Park Space: A key component of the Pullman Park
neighborhood will be a 10-acre park and the adaptive re-use
of a 140,000 square foot industrial building into a recreation
center. Both the park and the recreation center will serve the
neighborhood and surrounding region and promote healthy lifestyles.
Diverse Housing: The plan includes new residential community
where homes are priced within reach of a wide range of working
singles and families. Housing will be designed to be attractive,
energy efficient and durable, and the community will feature
generous amounts of open space and landscaped streets.
Sustainability: The scale of the project offers the opportunity
to meaningfully incorporate alternative energies and green technology
and infrastructure.
Accessibility: The site is conveniently located between major
transportation nodes. The neighboring Bishop Ford Expressway
provides easy access to the Loop and Northwest Indiana while
Metra Electric commuter trains are capable of carrying passengers
downtown within 30 minutes.
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