Active Retail Businesses Within 5-Block Radius of State & Madison
Compiled for the Chicago City Planning Committee – June 2023 Data Snotshot
Total Retail Businesses
52
Operational Rate
94% (Active)
Categories
12
Primary Corridor
State St
Retail Business Inventory
Business Name
Address
Category
Distance
Status
Notes
Location Map (Schematic)
Approximate locations within the 5-block radius (State & Madison at center)
Locations are approximate and scaled for clarity. Red = Apparel/General Merchandise; Blue = Food & Pharmacy; Green = Specialty.
Preliminary Analysis & Key Insights
Strong State Street Spine: The 1-3 block sector of State Street between Lake and Monroe remains the primary pedestrian retail corridor with over 60% foot traffic share.
Category Distribution: Apparel (34%) and Quick-Service Food (27%) dominate. Pharmacy/health care and general merchandise fill critical gaps in daily needs.
Post-Pandemic Recovery: As of June 2023, three new apparel concepts had entered since late 2021, signaling strong recovery.
Opportunity Areas: Underutilized spaces on the west edge (around Dealborn/Clark) offer potential for experiential retail or night-time economy activation.
Recommendation: Prioritize support for existing retailers to expand evening hours and secure additional micro-mobility links (ebike/scooter parking).
Methodology & Data Notes
Search performed using Multiple sources including local business registries, map services, and field verification as of June 2023. A business was classified as "active" if it was open to the public with regular operating hours and a physical retail presence at the listed location.
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the center of State & Madison. The 5-block radius covers approximately 0.5 miles in all directions, covering the core area from Lake to Van Buren Street and from Wabash to Clark Street.
Sources include: City of Chicago Business License Database, Google Maps Business Listings, and direct observation. Data is intended for planning purposes only and may not represent exhaustive coverage.