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Originally Posted by ardecila
Possible Eataly in Chicago!
Hopefully they can find some sort of space with character instead of some former HomeGoods or something. I don't know where they can find 50000 SF in a historic building, though.
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I don't have that much of a picture of exactly what Eataly is, but did Sullivan Center's basement and 2nd floor end up getting taken? I'm not sure how large either is, but the whole former Carson's floorplates were huge, and having entrance access off of Madison and Wabash (close to Millennium Park) could be great for a food place like this.
Also, I don't know if Macy's basement is doing well or poorly, but just leasing out a huge block from there would put them in a good location and drive traffic into Macy's, if such a creative arrangement were possible.
If street level is necessary, maybe that redevelopment of the Old Navy building could happen sooner rather than later. Also, the Borders space needs a tenant...