Algonquin Commons

infobox shopping mall
shopping_mall_name = Algonquin Commons

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caption = A section of the main building at Algonquin Commons featuring big box stores and fashion retailers.
location = Algonquin, Chicagoland, Illinois, USA
opening_date = Fall 2004
developer = Jeffrey R. Anderson
manager = Algonquin Commons
owner = Inland Properties
number_of_stores = 84
number_of_anchors = 11
floor_area = convert|600000|sqft|m2|abbr=on. (GLA)
floors = one-story
parking = thousands of spaces
website = [http://www.shopatalgonquincommons.com Algonquin Commons]

Algonquin Commons is an upper-tier outdoor shopping mall, or lifestyle center, located along Randall Road in Algonquin, Illinois. The mall is located in Kane County, Illinois. Featuring over 80 retailers and restaurants and 600,000 total square feet, it is the largest lifestyle center in Illinois [ [http://www.industrialnewsupdate.com/archives/2008/03/best_buy_ethan.php http://www.industrialnewsupdate.com/archives/2008/03/best_buy_ethan.php] ] and among the largest in the United States. The tenants in the center are varied, from discount clothiers, to specialty gift shops, to popular national fashion chains, to local independent shops, to big-box retailers and upscale restaurants. It was built in 2004, and continues to add shops.

The Algonquin Commons is an extremely popular place to shop, its closest rivals, Spring Hill Mall, located in West Dundee, Illinois, and the Prime Outlet Mall in Huntley, Illinois, being relatively distant. Gross annual sales tax revenue from the center exceeds $1 million. Combined with the under-construction Algonquin Galleria located across the street, it is poised to become the second largest retail complex in the state of Illinois, ranking behind only Woodfield Mall. [ [http://www.rankmalls.com/free_internet.htm http://www.rankmalls.com/free_internet.htm] ] The Algonquin Commons was built by Jeffrey R. Anderson, the same developer who built the Geneva Commons, which is located in Geneva, Illinois. However, Algonquin Commons has since been sold to Inland Properties.

The Commons, as it has been locally nicknamed, is also notable for its chic, upscale appearance, including brick pavers, outdoor lighting, lush landscaping, sidewalks and brick pavers to connect the various buildings in the center, outdoor music, individually-designed storefronts, benches, and a number of events held throughout the year including public art displays, celebrity guest appearances, and horse-drawn carriage rides during the holidays.

Stores

Anchors

*Borders Books and Music
*Circuit City
*DSW Shoe Warehouse
*Dick's Sporting Goods
*Office Max
*Old Navy
*PetSmart
*Trader Joe's
*Ulta

Additional retailers

*JoS. A. Bank Clothiers
*Ann Taylor Loft
*White House/Black Market
*Ann Taylor
*New York & Company
*Talbots
*Gap
*Victoria's Secret
*Coldwater Creek
*J. Jill
*Chico's
*Express
*Abercrombie & Fitch
*Hollister Co.
*American Eagle Outfitters
*Pacific Sunwear
*Aeropostale
*Justice: Just for Girls
*Limited Too
*The Children's Place
*Gymboree
*Cool Cuts for Kids
*Celebrity Kids Portrait Studio
*Stride Rite
*Clarks Shoes
*Claire's
*Jared the Galleria of Jewelery
*Zales Jewelers
*Refine 360
*Taylor Stevens Salon & Spa
*The Eye Boutique
*Venetian Nail Salon
*Williams-Sonoma
*Archiver's
*Kirlin's Hallmark
*Kirkland's
*Pottery Barn
*Chicago Home Fitness
*Vino 100
*Yankee Candle Company
*Bath & Body Works
*Barrett's Home Theater
*Oreck
*Ritz Camera
*US Cellular
*Sleep Number by Select Comfort
*Spirit of Halloween

For a list of all stores [http://www.shopatalgonquincommons.com/algonquin-commons/merchants/list/alpha.aspx click here]

Restaurants

*Bonefish Grill
*Biaggi's
*Red Star Tavern
*Houlihan's
*Cheeseburger In Paradise
*On the Border
*Pazzini
*Subway
*Marble Slab Creamery
*Ravenheart Coffee
*St. Roger Abbey
*Teagschwender

Randall Crossing

Located immediately adjacent to Algonquin Commons, but not technically part of the center, is a smaller retail center called Randall Crossing. It is located at the immediate southwest corner of Randall Road and County Line Road, in front of Circuit City, Petsmart, Office Max, Utla, and Trader Joes.

Randall Crossing is currently under development. It is already home to restaurant [http://www.mimiscafe.com Mimi's Cafe] and a multi-tenant building housing small shops and services, including Great Clips, See's Candies, Asian Cuisine, and Tan 999. A Men's Wearhouse store is currently under development.

See also

*Algonquin, Illinois
*Galleria Center
*Esplanade
*Randall Road
*Edge city

References

External links

* [http://www.shopatalgonquincommons.com Algonquin Commons]
* [http://www.algonquin.org Village of Algonquin]
* [http://www.anderson-realestate.com Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate]