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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


Bonnie Humphrey, director of design and construction, defends Northwestern’s proposal for resubdividing the campus. The Evanston Preservation Commission evaluated the plan that would redraw the lines of Northwestern’s landmark status areas.

Northwestern proposes new campus subdivisions

February 11, 2015

The Evanston Preservation Commission heard a proposal Tuesday from Northwestern to alter the zoning boundaries of areas of campus east of Sheridan Road. Paul Weller, the director of facilities planning,...

The construction of the new music building is one of many projects taking place on campus. Other developments include the new visitors center and the University Library renovations.

Northwestern embarks on more major construction projects

April 25, 2013

After a winter hiatus, the University picked back up with construction projects this quarter and began preparations for six new ones by the end of 2014. In addition to ongoing work on the visitors...

Facilities Management is continuing with construction on the mid-campus green. The project was scheduled to be completed at the end of the Fall 2012 quarter.

Construction continues across Evanston campus

January 14, 2013

As the heart of winter approaches, Northwestern Facilities Management is pushing ahead with its many construction projects. Construction on the new Mid-Campus Green, a green space being installed adjacent...

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...

Evanston City Council overturns ruling against Northwestern construction plans

October 22, 2012

The Evanston City Council accepted Monday night an appeal by Northwestern that will allow the University to move forward with plans to build a new visitors center on Sheridan Road. Aldermen voted 6-2...

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