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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Evanston Development Cooperative co-founder and vice president Robbie Markus speak at a 2nd Ward community meeting Thursday. EDC proposed building coach houses above detached garages as a way create affordable housing in Evanston.

Evanston Development Cooperative proposes coach houses as alternative affordable housing

May 23, 2019

Affordable housing in Evanston typically comes in the form of units within apartment complexes, but the Evanston Development Cooperative is proposing a new project: coach houses. Built above detached...

The Mayor’s Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee convenes at a meeting Wednesday. The committee discussed different approaches to affordable housing in Evanston.

Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee holds inaugural meeting

February 14, 2019

The Mayor’s Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee met for the first time on Wednesday night, setting a regular meeting time and preparing to draft a new Affordable Housing Plan for Evanston. Mayor...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) sits at a city council meeting in 2017. Council approved a resolution to allow Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc to complete a study and redevelopment plan of a new tax increment financing district in the 5th Ward.

5th Ward residents express concern over development

January 10, 2019

City residents raised concerns about a recent land acquisition of over $2 million at a 5th Ward meeting Wednesday. The lot, which was purchased by Domanus Development, starts on the corner of Jackson...

Despite efforts to create more affordable housing, Evanston rent increases 2.3 percent

Despite efforts to create more affordable housing, Evanston rent increases 2.3 percent

January 9, 2019

Though Evanston has strived to create more affordable housing, rents have increased 2.3 percent over the past year, according to a January 2019 report conducted by Apartment List. Between 2004 and 2013,...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Revelle suggested at a Monday meeting that the city create a steering committee to advise on matters regarding affordable housing.

City staff provides update on affordable housing in Evanston, plans going forward

August 1, 2018

Members of the Evanston City Council on Monday were presented with an update to the city’s effort to expand and reform affordable housing. The work plan update, presented by Housing and Grants Administrator...

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