Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch in Chicago's Water Tower Place, completed by Englewood Construction, included the adaptation of a former department store into restaurant space.
While there are plenty of economic, environmental, and aesthetic reasons adaptive-reuse projects are on the rise for restaurant tenants, it's never an easy endeavor. Restaurant Development + Design magazine recently explored the pros and cons with Taylor Johnson clients Englewood Construction and KTGY Architecture + Planning, detailing critical considerations for developers, restaurant operators and landlords - before embarking on an adaptive-reuse project. Read more to learn how the "good bones" of an existing property can create a unique space and opportunities for restaurants.
