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Stone Real Estate is proud to share its annual Armitage / Damen / Southport Retail Corridor Survey, featured in Crain's Chicago Business

By Emily Stone, Stone Real EstateJun 12, 20261 min read

This year's report highlights the continued strength and evolution of Chicago's premier boutique retail corridors. Highlights of this year's survey include:

① Armitage Avenue achieved a 0% vacancy rate in 2025, reflecting strong retailer demand and sustained momentum.

② Southport Avenue remains one of the city's healthiest retail districts, with vacancy near historic lows and continued national brand interest.

③ Damen Avenue continues its transition, as new retail concepts and changing neighborhood demographics reshape the corridor's identity.

Read Crain's coverage and learn more about the findings in Stone Real Estate's latest survey. https://stonerealestate.com/stone-real-estates-damen-armitage-and-southport-street-survey-as-featured-in-crains-chicago-business-2/

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Sources: Stone Real Estate's Damen, Armitage and Southport Street Survey as Featured in Crain's Chicago Business - Stone Real Estate