The Chicago Cubs home opener was on April 10, pushed back a day by the April snow. Before and after the excitement of the game, fans might have noticed some changes in the neighborhood. Here are a few of the biggest developments reshaping Wrigleyville. 

The 1060 Project 

Rendering courtesy of The 1060 Project

The 1060 Project is a $600 million, five-year project that focuses on upgrading the iconic ballpark, according to WTTW. The project, first started in 2014, involves structural updates, new signage, and more.

Julian Green, vice president of communications for the Chicago Cubs, said in the WTTW report:

“We’re putting the finishing touches on the field, getting the home and visiting batting tunnels and dugouts ready, we’ve got some new concessions coming online, we’ve replaced quite a number of seats, and we’re ready to open a new premier American Airlines 1914 Club. A lot of work has happened over the offseason, and fans will be excited to come back to Wrigley Field and see some of these new changes.” 

Gallagher Way

Photo courtesy of Gallagher Way

The Park at Wrigley opened last year. Visitors enjoyed ice skating and an outpost of the Christkindlmarket this winter. But, the plaza is getting a name change. The Chicago Cubs entered a partnership with insurance company Gallagher, so the park will now be known as Gallagher Way, according to Forbes.

Hotel Zachary

Rendering courtesy of Hotel Zachary

Hotel Zachary the first hotel to open just half a mile away from Wrigley Field, officially opened March 30, according to Chicago Magazine. The seven-story, 173-room hotel features a contemporary design and an impressive view of Wrigley Field. Along with the hotel, the building houses several new restaurants at street-level including West Town Bakery & Tap and restaurant and bar Mordecai. You’ll also find Big Star Wrigleyville, Smoke Daddy, and McDonald’s nearby.

Addison & Clark

Rendering courtesy of Addison & Clark

The Addison & Clark development is one of the biggest projects underway in Wrigleyville. The retail and residential project will feature apartments, a movie theater, a fitness center, a 400-space parking deck, and more. 

Belmont Flyover

Rendering courtesy of Chicago Transit Authority

The CTA’s Belmont Flyover project is well underway. When you visit the neighborhood, you’ll probably notice demolition crews hard at work. The CTA plans to tear down more than 12 buildings in Wrigleyville to make room for the project, which will improve commute times on the Red and Purple Lines, according to Fox32. 

Plenty of developers want a hand in transforming Wrigleyville, and restaurants are accounting for a good number of projects crowding the neighborhood. So much so that the neighborhood could be Chicago’s next big foodie district.

No matter how much things change in Wrigleyville, fans will always be ready to fly the W.