Amazon proposed the development of a new large-format retail store in Orland Park, Illinois. This move continues the company's push into physical retail. The proposed site features a 229,000-square-foot commercial building.
The structure is larger than a typical Walmart Supercenter. It is intended primarily for retail, including a small warehouse component. The development requires a 35-acre commercial site.
This project represents a significant investment in a high-traffic corridor. The store is the latest in Amazon’s various physical retail experiments, which include bookstores, fashion stores, and supermarkets.
The Orland Park Plan Commission has approved the proposal. The full village board is scheduled to hold a final vote on January 19.