Amazon selects Orland Park for new proposed retail development

Amazon selects Orland Park for new proposed retail development

NBC 5 Chicagobusiness

Key Points:

  • Amazon plans to build a 225,000 square-foot retail development on a 35-acre site in Orland Park, Illinois, at the former location of Petey's II restaurant, as announced by the village mayor.
  • The proposed one-story store will include groceries, general merchandise, dining options, and facilities for online order pickups, supported by 837 parking spaces and seven loading docks.
  • The project, aimed at revitalizing the commercial corridor, is expected to generate significant sales tax revenue to benefit local residents and municipal services.
  • The development proposal will be reviewed at a Plan Commission meeting on Tuesday, with further consideration by the Village Board pending public review and approval.
  • Village officials highlighted the project's potential to enhance the community's economic vitality and