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Understanding common area maintenance fees at Harper CourtCommon area maintenance fees can feel like one of the murkiest parts of a retail lease, especially for tenants who are used to more straightforward rental…
How Harper Court’s Sanitary Sewer System Supports Major EventsA busy commercial precinct must manage far more than visitors, shops and offices. During a concert, food festival, seasonal market or sold-out entertainment…
Hotel Wedding and Banquet Catering PackagesHarper Court represents one of the most ambitious mixed-use redevelopments on Chicago's South Side, transforming a long-underused block in Hyde Park into more…
A Two-Mile View of Dining Competition Around Harper CourtTwo miles sounds modest until you start mapping it on foot. From the corner of 53rd Street and Lake Park Avenue, a brisk twenty-minute stroll in any direction…
How Harper Court’s Public Art Can Stay Vibrant Over TimeHarper Court’s public realm is being shaped as more than a route between shops, offices, dining venues and entertainment. Public art can give the Hyde Park…
A tenant’s guide to Harper Court’s marketing co-op fundA marketing co-op fund can help a new retailer, restaurant, hotel operator or service business gain visibility before and after opening. At Harper Court, the…
Housekeeping Ready For Hyde Park’s Busiest Hotel DaysA hotel connected to Harper Court will operate in a lively Hyde Park setting, where retail, dining, entertainment and commercial activity can create sharp…
Sidewalk Widths That Keep Harper Court MovingA successful mixed-use precinct depends on how easily people move between shops, restaurants, workplaces, entertainment venues and public transport. At Harper…
The Legal Process for Assigning a Lease to a New TenantA lease assignment transfers a tenant’s rights and obligations under an existing commercial lease to another business. The incoming tenant usually takes over…
Efficient HVAC And Zone Climate Control At Harper CourtHarper Court’s redevelopment in Chicago’s Hyde Park is planned as a substantial mixed-use destination, with more than one million square feet of retail and…