The Clybourn Corridor is the village's interface with scale, it is where the Member acquires the larger objects — the sectional, the rug that runs eleven feet, the appliances she did not know she required. The Society regards it as essential infrastructure and recommends visits be conducted by car, before noon, with a clear list and a firm exit time.
1 · Crate & Barrel, the parent
The flagship at Clybourn and Webster remains the corridor's anchor and the village's reference furniture house. Members are advised to consult before purchasing comparable items elsewhere. The Society maintains a quiet relationship with the design services desk; this relationship is not transferable.
2 · CB2, the question
The Society has issued a separate note on CB2's current direction. We will not repeat that note here. Members may proceed with the understanding that the store is not what it was, and that the Society is reserving comment.
3 · Lululemon, the second location
The Clybourn Lulu is another stop when the preferred size or color has been difficult to find. Check availability before making the extra trip.
4 · Apple, the appointment
For an Apple service visit, check the available appointments before setting out. The Committee recommends putting the appointment before the furniture shopping; the reverse order has caused problems.
5 · Target
Target is useful for the things left off the more elaborate shopping list. A Member may arrive for batteries and leave with a lamp. The Society recognizes the situation.
6 · The lunch question
The corridor lacks an obvious lunch venue, which the Society regards as a feature. A serious Clybourn visit is conducted without stopping. The Member returns to the village proper for lunch. This is the discipline that distinguishes a productive errand from a lost afternoon.