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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


In a key indicator of downtown Evanston’s economic health, the office vacancy rate has hit 18.9%. The district has continued to grapple with the pandemic-era downturn.

Downtown office vacancy rate hits 18.9% as Evanston grapples with downturn

January 30, 2025

The office vacancy rate in downtown Evanston recently hit 18.9%, reflecting new office space additions to the commercial real estate market, the city’s Economic Development Manager Paul Zalmezak said. Yet...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) gestures. Wilson voted to deny Vermilion Development’s controversial plan to build a residential building at 601 Davis St.

Aldermen deny 33-story residential development at 601 Davis St.

January 23, 2018

After hours of discussion, aldermen at Monday’s Planning and Development Committee meeting nearly unanimously voted against a 33-story development project because it failed to meet city building and...

Dale Bradley, who works in Evanston, voices his approval of a proposed 33-story building at an Oct. 10 Special Preservation Commission meeting. Despite unanimous approval from the Evanston Preservation Commission, the city's Plan Commission unanimously voted against recommending the development.

Evanston Plan Commission votes against 33-story Davis Street apartment tower

November 30, 2017

Members of Evanston’s Plan Commission unanimously voted against a 33-story apartment tower proposal Wednesday due to concerns about its size and parking. The vote stands in stark contrast to the overwhelming...

Dale Bradley, who works in Evanston, voices his approval of a proposed 33-story building at a Special Preservation Commission meeting. Bradley said he thought the building would be a “boon” to the downtown area.

Evanston Preservation Commission votes to recommend development of 33-story building

October 11, 2017

The Evanston Preservation Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend the planned development of a 33-story building in downtown Evanston despite concerns from some committee members and residents. The...

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