Amazon gets approval to build massive retail concept in Orland Park
chicago.suntimes.com • • general
Key Points:
- Amazon received final approval from Orland Park's village board to build a 230,000-square-foot retail store, expected to open no earlier than late 2027, offering general merchandise, household items, and groceries without requiring a Prime membership.
- The project covers 35 acres, includes demolition of the former Petey’s II restaurant, and will feature about 800 parking spaces, with Amazon projecting creation of 500 jobs, half of which will be full-time, plus 200 temporary construction jobs.
- Some residents expressed concerns about the rapid approval process and potential traffic increases, with a traffic study forecasting a 5-6% rise in traffic by 2033; planned improvements include new traffic signals, turn lanes, and sidewalk construction.
