Comments on: Does new Walgreen’s discount Andersonville’s charm?

By: Potential Development on Clark | Edgeville Buzz

Potential Development on Clark | Edgeville Buzz — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:13:13 +0000

[…] and allowing the paint shop to take over a vacant laundromat that also was once an eyesore.

By: ChiTownGuy81

ChiTownGuy81 — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:14:00 +0000

It’s Walgreen’s every right to put up shop in Andersonville, however if we are to protect the character of the neighborhood I would of rather seen the community and the Aldermen demand better landscaping and buffer requirements for the construction of this section of Clark.

By: T Edgewater

T Edgewater — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:46:00 +0000

I agree about that stretch of Clark. It is very poorly planned and organized: too many curb cuts, too few trees, too much asphalt. It’s an eyesore. Compare this Jewel’s parking lot to that of the Jewel on Berwyn or the new Dominicks at Foster. Both have extensive landscaping and lots of trees. Why is this part of Clark so barren? It sucks the life out of the neighborhood and fractures the walkable, friendly part of Andersonville that begins around Ainsle/Clark…

I don’t think it’s unfair to say the built environment of this area reeks of suburbia. It is designed for cars first and foremost, the hallmark of suburban planning. Community, walk-ability, green space, bikability, aesthetic concerns, etc. are all afterthoughts. There’s nothing historic or interesting about massive parking lots and multi-lane highways. Andersonville is supposed to be different.

By: Djzack67

Djzack67 — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:37:00 +0000

I think they have done a great job so far. More greenery would be nice

By: Djzack67

Djzack67 — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:34:00 +0000

Looks like an old A&P

By: Lou Jacob

Lou Jacob — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:51:00 +0000

I’m glad Walgreens is coming and in addition to providing a meaningful and valuable service to us, there are probably countless others who will benefit from it, as well.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:39:00 +0000

Josh – Trader Joe’s is unique? The “Osco” you mention across the street is a grocery store too…isn’t that the same as Trader Joe’s?

By: Josh C

Josh C — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:26:00 +0000

Trader Joe’s would’ve been unique – THAT is the point.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:52:00 +0000

Does anyone know if this building used to be an A&P?

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:23:00 +0000

Yea I get the old school factor but they just need to redo the awning, do touch ups,etc. That Walgreens on Broadway just needs to be remodeled a little bit, no need to demolish it.

By: John

John — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:58:00 +0000

The building looks nice but they need more landscaping to improve the look of the parking lot. Same goes for Jewel.
Off topic, Walgreens has one of the worst logos. If they took that off the building it would look way better.

I was hoping a roller derby was going to go there.

By: LeRoy

LeRoy — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:02:00 +0000

I believe the store building was originally an A&P grocery store…..interestingly,

By: O.M.

O.M. — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:29:00 +0000

That lot and building are taxed at a much higher rate than most buildings along Clark because of the size of the lot and the fact buildings without rental units above are taxed at a higher rate.

By: Florence Kennedy

Florence Kennedy — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:06:00 +0000

The biggest difference is Walgreen’s was founded in Illinois.

By: Edgebpe

Edgebpe — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:07:00 +0000

I agree I would like to see more greenery.