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What Should Be Built on the Old Riverbrook/Pig 'n Whistle Property?

After nearly four years, it appears there may soon be some movement at the old site. Have any suggestions; what do you want to see erected on the land?

It has sat vacant since 2008, but village officials and developers could soon have a plan for the property at 1111 E. Capitol Dr.

Formerly the Riverbrook Restaurant, and before that the popular Pig β€˜n Whistle, the property was purchased by Sunrise Senior Living Inc. in 2008. The company had planned to build a $16 million senior facility, but they were scrapped due to the recession and decline in the housing market.

and three developers are reportedly very interested in developing retail, apartments or senior housing on the land. The deal also included two aging apartment building south of the lot.

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Village officials have said they would like to see when the market improves, but what do you, the resident, want to see come to Shorewood?

Forget about the complicated regulations, the zoning restrictions and everything else that might put a wrench in your business idea.Β 

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Plain and simple: What business do you want in this specific location? Let us know in the comments below.


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