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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


Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) listens at a council meeting. He said the proposed program could create more balance in the city’s residential market and help break a cycle of replacing small houses with bigger developments.

Aldermen refer small-lot discussion to Planning and Development Committee

May 2, 2018

City Council members referred a potential special use process that would support affordable housing and ensure equitable access to community benefits to the Planning and Development committee after a Monday...

Evanston housing and grants administrator Sarah Flax speaks at a Monday council meeting. Aldermen approved an agreement with Evanston Township High School to formalize a housing education partnership.

Council approves partnership with ETHS housing education program

May 2, 2018

Aldermen approved Monday an agreement with Evanston Township High School to formalize a partnership between the city and a housing education program. The program — Geometry in Construction — is...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) at Monday’s City Council meeting. Wilson spoke in favor of introducing coach houses as affordable rental units.

Aldermen approve changes to city code allowing for rental of coach houses

April 30, 2018

Aldermen amended city code at an April 23 council meeting to allow the rental of coach houses to non-family members, a change that aims to increase affordable housing in Evanston. The amendment passed...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) looks on at a council meeting. Rue Simmons said she has received complaints from residents who had not gotten callbacks from Open Communities.

City to consider altered agreement with Open Communities after resident complaints

April 17, 2018

The city will consider entering into a new agreement with Open Communities — a nonprofit that provides landlord-tenant services to Evanston residents — after concerns about staff changes and delayed...

The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee discusses the ordinance. Committee members proposed changes to the ordinance at their meeting Wednesday.

Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee proposes changes to affordable housing

February 8, 2018

The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee proposed changes to affordable housing in Evanston, including the possibility of an additional real estate transfer tax, at their second meeting on Wednesday. Committee...

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