Ald. Quinn Secures New Starbucks for 13th Ward: Quinn Leads Extensive Investment in Cicero Avenue Corridor on City’s Southwest Side

Chicago - The full Chicago City Council today passed a measure that paves the way for construction of a new Starbucks at 6413 S. Cicero Ave., a city-owned plot of land that has been vacant for 40 years. Ald. Quinn has pushed for development of the vacant land on the Southwest Side for years.

“I’m excited to move forward on this important investment in our community,” Quinn said. “Breathing new life into the Cicero Avenue corridor is a priority of mine and has brought not just businesses to the area, but energy and jobs to the 13th Ward.”

The new Starbucks location adds to Quinn’s commitment to developing the Cicero Avenue corridor, where he has recruited many other businesses, including Culver’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Lou Malnati’s, Manolo’s Tamales, Taco Bell and others.

The proposed site for the Starbucks in the 13th Ward was a former gas station and will require soil remediation. It also sits in the Midway runway protection zone and can only be 19-feet high. Starbucks has developed a compelling design that will meet all zoning requirements.

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