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Attendees at a kickoff event for Go Evanston in April 2017. Go Evanston recently established a partnership with Citizens’ Greener Evanston with the aim of promoting green transportation and enhancing street accessibility.

Community organizations join together to pursue carbon-free transportation

May 16, 2018

Citizens’ Greener Evanston recently established a partnership with Go Evanston to improve street accessibility and to advocate for carbon-free transportation in Evanston. The two organizations share...

Dave Stoneback, Evanston's director of utilities, addresses the audience at the Green Drinks talk held at Farmhouse Evanston. Stoneback updated the audience on the city's water conservation plan.

Green Drinks event focuses on water conservation update, impact of climate change

May 6, 2015

Two speakers gave an update on Evanston’s water conservation plan and the impact of climate change on precipitation levels Wednesday evening as part of Evanston’s recognition of National Drinking Water...

Scott Bernstein, co-founder of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, speaks to Chicago area residents about transit-oriented development, or urban development based around public transportation, at Farmhouse Evanston. The symposium about sustainability launched in May 2011 in collaboration with Citizens’ Greener Evanston.

Environmental professional talks sustainable transit-oriented development

October 28, 2014

A sustainability professional spoke to residents of Evanston and other suburbs about transit-oriented development Sunday night at a sustainability symposium. Scott Bernstein (Weinberg '74) spoke at...

Evonda Thomas-Smith on Wednesday evening said the city is prepared for a heat wave. As part of her talk, she also encouraged the audience to check on their neighbors if one occurs.

Health professionals link health and climate change at Firehouse Grill

October 30, 2013

A public health advocate Wednesday evening detailed the impact of climate change on Evanston, ranging from West Nile virus to heat waves. Dr. Sarah Lovinger, a primary care physician and Evanston resident,...

The nation's first net-zero energy Walgreens, which will produce more energy than it consumes, will open Nov. 21 in Evanston. The building will include green technology such as wind turbines and more than 800 solar panels.

Citizens’ Greener Evanston welcomes landmark Walgreens store

September 26, 2013

Citizens' Greener Evanston on Thursday night hosted a welcoming party for Walgreens' first net-zero energy location, explaining to residents the process of building the landmark store. About 40 residents...

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