Plan To Turn Old Vienna Beef Factory Into Driving Range And Restaurant Considered By Bucktown Neighbors

BUCKTOWN — Before a developer can build a massive driving range and restaurant inside the former Vienna Beef Factory Store in Bucktown, Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) wants to hear from neighbors.

Join the alderman and his staff at a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the old beef factory, 2501 N. Damen Ave.

Drive Shack’s Orlando location. Credit: Facebook/Drive Shack

The developer’s proposal, first reported by Crain’s, calls for a driving range called Drive Shack that includes a restaurant, bar and indoor entertainment amenities.

Currently, Drive Shack has locations in Orlando; Richmond, Virginia; West Palm Beach, Florida; and Raleigh, North Carolina.

The 9.3-acre project would sit on the western edge of the Chicago River and requires a zoning change.

Read the full proposal from developer Drive Shack Inc. here.

A rendering of Drive Shack, a proposed driving range/restaurant Credit: Provided

Drive Shack Inc. is proposing a driving range, restaurant and indoor activities project inside the old Vienna Beef Factory in Bucktown at 2501 N. Damen Ave. Credit: 32nd Ward / Provided

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Plan To Turn Old Vienna Beef Factory Into Driving Range And Restaurant Considered By Bucktown Neighbors

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