If it really had limited appeal for residential, Smithfield would not be rushing to get SoNo II built. Don't forget that townhouse development on the east side of Halsted...
I'm sure there will be some surface parking. Like most lifestyle centers, there will probably be a limited amount of street parking on the new streets running through the site. This can have, say, a 20 minute limit for people coming to get takeout.
I'm glad this is moving forward. New City is by far the most urban retail project goin on there right now, with buildings that frame the street, connections through the site, public space, and no surface lots.
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