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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

Sarah Flax. The Housing and Grants manager presented ideas of using smaller developments and accessory dwelling units as affordable housing solutions at an Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee meeting Wednesday.

Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee considers smaller developments to integrate housing

May 16, 2019

The Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee discussed using smaller developments and accessory dwelling units as affordable housing solutions at a Wednesday meeting. Housing and grants manager Sarah...

The commission approved HMIS, a database mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is used throughout the Cook County Continuum of Care. The implementation of this database would make it easier for the city to keep track of homelessness within the city.

Housing and Homelessness Commission approves grant for Homeless Management Information Systems

May 3, 2019

The Housing and Homelessness Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve a grant for the Homeless Management Information System in hopes of gathering of better data and operation of city services...

Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd).  Wynne said some of her residents expressed interest in small lot housing development

City reports increased efforts towards housing affordability

April 30, 2019

City Council filed a report on its efforts to expand affordable housing options at Monday’s special meeting, which discusses work to create new housing opportunities, increase affordability in current...

Housing and grants division manager Sarah Flax. Flax says new development at 1900 Sherman Ave will exceed compliance with Evanston’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance

Evanston aldermen further affordable housing efforts

April 29, 2019

Aldermen discussed affordable housing plans during a Special City Council meeting Monday. Aldermen approved a resolution for the city manager to acquire a vacant lot on Church Street for a potential...

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...

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