Plenty of new retail shops and restaurants have opened at Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie recently -- but those aren't the biggest changes set to come.
Soon, the mall will add health and wellness amenities, an outdoor plaza, and even "modern residences" as part of a massive redevelopment project the mall is undergoing.
"Our bold new vision for the center will dramatically enhance its offering and further establish it as the preeminent live, work, shop, and play destination on the North Shore," Executive vice president of operating management and development of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Geoff Mason said in a release last year.
According to the release, the development of apartments, along with new eateries, wellness facilities, a public part and a "reimagined" Lord & Taylor Space is expected to begin in 2024. Opening phases are scheduled for 2026, officials have said.
No further time tables were provided.
In June, the mall said it was in the process of incorporating more "locally-sourced" artwork throughout the space. It also added free, oversized lawn games to common spaces.
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As the mall continues to undergo a transformation, here's a look at some of the new stores and restaurants that have opened recently:
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Goyol Cashmere
Barnes & Noble (re-opening)
Victoria's Secret/Pink (re-opening)
Bloomies (smaller, more "curated" version of Bloomingdale's which closed in 2022)
Alo Yoga
Louis Vuitton
Capital Grille
Bar Siena
Levi's
Molly's Cupcakes
Psycho Bunny
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Rodd & Gunn
Tory Burch
Pie Five
These stores are set to open by the end of 2023, according to a spokesperson:
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Urban Outfitters
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