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The Daily Northwestern

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


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Housing and Community Development Committee moves forward with proposed affordable housing ordinances, signaling increased attention from residents

April 6, 2023

Evanston’s Housing and Community Development Committee voted to move forward with three new housing ordinances that will raise the demolition tax, maintain unit counts in future permits for certain buildings...

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Juan Geracaris, 9th Ward incumbent, talks affordable housing and Latine representation on council

March 15, 2023

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) didn’t think the city provided enough information or assistance to Evanston’s Latine community. Though he did not yet serve on City Council,...

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Proposal to financially support small, medium landlords to go to City Council for discussion

November 16, 2022

The Housing and Community Development Committee unanimously voted to recommend approval from City Council for small and medium-sized landlords to fund income lost during the COVID-19 pandemic at a Tuesday...

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Evanston to participate in NYU Furman Center Housing Solutions Lab Network

April 13, 2022

Evanston will join the NYU Furman Center Housing Solutions Lab, which aims to help small and midsize cities develop innovative and equitable housing solutions, the city announced last month.   The...

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Housing and Community Development Committee discusses contract renewals, affordable housing

January 19, 2022

Evanston’s Housing and Community Development Committee approved recommendations of renewals for two city housing-related contracts on Tuesday, which will be sent to City Council.  The city split...

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