walkerjason+FollowWicker Park’s tire shop transforms into new homesA Wicker Park staple is making way for change: the longtime Arandas Tire & Rims shop on Ashland Ave. is being replaced by a five-story building with 44 apartments, but the family business isn’t going far—they’ll keep a showroom on the ground floor. For locals, this means more housing options right by transit, plus a nod to the neighborhood’s roots. The Lopez family, who started Arandas in the 1970s, sees this as a tribute to their legacy and the community. How do you feel about these changes in Wicker Park? Is it progress, or does it feel like something’s being lost? #Cars #WickerPark #ChicagoLiving00Share
Edward Wallace+FollowWicker Park’s Double Door space gets another shakeupThe old Double Door spot in Wicker Park just lost another chapter—Yeti has closed its flagship store after six years, leaving the iconic corner at Milwaukee and Damen empty once again. For longtime neighbors, this building holds a lot of memories: from legendary concerts with the Smashing Pumpkins and even the Rolling Stones, to debates about gentrification when Yeti moved in. Now, with the storefront papered over, everyone’s wondering what’s next for this space that’s been at the heart of Wicker Park’s changing identity. What would you love to see move in next? #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #WickerPark10Share
