Historical April–May 2006 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Neal Shapiro has operated Original Cast Lighting in our neighborhood for 30 years, first on Skinker and now for 26 years on Delmar.
Some time ago he purchased the Yellow Cab site on 61xx Delmar.
Now he and his son Josh are working to see that a bold new development replaces an old eyesore.
They have received a TIF to help finance this development Loop Center.
The old cab building will come down and in its stead will be a two story mixed use project with 30,000 feet of retail/restaurant and office space (about half for each use).
In addition, there will be 63 parking spaces for the development.
The Lawrence Group is the architect and marketing is beginning. Neal Shapiro been active in the Delmar Commercial Committee for many years time and has also served as an officer of the East Loop Special Business District.
He is very excited about this new venture and is especially pleased that his son is his partner.
Original photograph caption
Architectural rendering of proposed Loop Center. Artist credit not independently established.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2006.
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