Yorktown Center’s New Square and Luxury Apartments Are Transforming Lombard

LOMBARD — One of the Western Suburbs’ most recognizable shopping destinations is becoming much more than a mall.

Yorktown Center is entering a new phase of its redevelopment with the opening of The Square, a one-acre outdoor gathering space built on the former Carson’s/Carson Pirie Scott department store site. The new destination also includes Yorktown Reserve, a luxury rental community that brings hundreds of new residents directly onto the Yorktown Center campus.

Together, the additions are reshaping the property into a more walkable, lifestyle-driven district where people can live near shopping, restaurants, entertainment, fitness, and outdoor community space.

The Square Brings New Outdoor Energy to Yorktown Center

The centerpiece of the redevelopment is The Square, a new green space designed to strengthen the connection between Yorktown Center and the surrounding community.

The outdoor area includes green lawns, colorful seating, walking paths, a stage for events, and a new mall entrance that connects the outdoor space directly to the interior of the shopping center.

Instead of a vacant department store building, visitors now have a place to meet friends, take a walk, attend seasonal programming, or spend time outdoors before shopping or dining nearby.

The Square is also expected to support future events, pop-up markets, concerts, art activations, fitness programming, and family-friendly activities throughout the year.

Yorktown Reserve Adds New Luxury Rental Living

Just steps from The Square, Yorktown Reserve has opened as a new luxury rental community on the Yorktown Center campus.

The first phase includes 276 high-end apartments, with one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts designed for renters who want modern finishes and the convenience of having dining, shopping, entertainment, and green space close to home.

Homes at Yorktown Reserve feature details such as:

Nine-foot ceilings
Floor-to-ceiling windows
In-unit washer and dryers
Custom closets
Under-cabinet lighting
Solid-surface backsplashes
Class A interior finishes

The community is also designed around the amenities renters increasingly expect from newer suburban apartments.

Amenities Designed for a Lifestyle-Focused Renter

Yorktown Reserve includes a strong amenity package that blends work, wellness, social space, and pet-friendly living.

Residents have access to:

Resort-style outdoor pool
Pickleball court
Fitness center
Indoor sauna
Outdoor kitchens and BBQ areas
Dog run
Dog wash and grooming stations
Multi-sport simulator room
Media and game spaces
Business center and private work areas
Package and mail rooms
DIY room

For renters relocating from Chicago or moving within DuPage County, that mix creates a more resort-style living experience without leaving the suburbs.

Dining, Entertainment, and Everyday Convenience Nearby

The redevelopment is also expanding Yorktown Center’s role as a destination for more than shopping.

The surrounding area includes restaurants, entertainment, grocery options, fitness studios, and services, with names such as The Fresh Market, Dave & Buster’s, Empire Burgers + Brew, Ancho & Agave, Tapville Social, Gia Mia, and Uzu Revolving Sushi helping build out the lifestyle mix.

Residents can also access nearby movie theaters, hotels, retail, and major roads including I-88, I-355, Butterfield Road, and Highland Avenue.

That convenience matters for young professionals, families, downsizers, and relocation clients who want suburban space but do not want every errand, dinner plan, or weekend activity to require a long drive.

The Takeaway

The opening of The Square and Yorktown Reserve marks a major step in Yorktown Center’s evolution.

What was once a vacant department store site is now becoming a new outdoor gathering place with luxury apartments, restaurants, entertainment, green space, and more residential growth planned around the campus.

For anyone watching the Western Suburbs, it is a strong example of how older retail properties are being transformed into new neighborhood-style destinations built around convenience, amenities, and everyday lifestyle.

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