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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


The University is anticipating a 2014 opening for the new Visitor Center. The project costs over $32 million dollars and is pursuing a LEED CI Silver rating.

Residents file suit to stop Northwestern visitor center construction

January 15, 2013

Three residents who oppose the construction of a lakefront University visitor center have taken their case to the Cook County Circuit Court. The visitor center, which Northwestern announced plans for...

Jack Weiss of the Evanston Preservation Commission approaches the Evanston City Council to voice concerns about the appearance of Northwestern’s planned visitors center. He was one of many residents who spoke critically of NU during Monday’s meeting.

Evanston aldermen approve fire lane for Northwestern visitors center amid public criticism

November 13, 2012

Evanston aldermen agreed Monday to designate city land for the fire line for Northwestern’s proposed visitors center. The ordinance was amended from its original form — a leasing contract between...

Evanston aldermen to consider land lease for Northwestern visitors center

November 12, 2012

Northwestern’s proposed visitors center continues to draw community criticism even as the Evanston City Council nears final deliberation over leasing city property for its construction. The council...

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