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Neighbors want to minimize mixed-income development

Plans to redevelop a city-owned parking lot on South Boulevard with mixed-income housing edged forward at a City Council meeting Tuesday night, despite opposition from several neighbors.

By Bill Smith on January 20, 2021 - 1:53 pm

Government

What readers think about affordable housing ideas

Evanston Now readers surveyed voiced support for most of a range of proposals advanced as ways to provide more affordable housing in town.

By Bill Smith on January 19, 2021 - 10:43 am

Government

City tries to prepare for eviction surge

Evanston aldermen will get a report Tuesday on city efforts to respond to an expected surge in evictions and foreclosures once pandemic-related emergency rules blocking those legal actions expire.

By Bill Smith on January 18, 2021 - 10:54 am

Real Estate

24 apartments proposed for 2030 Greenwood

Project would require rezoning and three variations.

By Bill Smith on January 16, 2021 - 10:54 am

Real Estate

Pandemic helps drive down Evanston apartment rents

If you are looking for an apartment in Evanston, now is definitely a "renter's market."

By Jeff Hirsh on December 23, 2020 - 4:02 pm

Real Estate

Economy is cold, but Evanston housing market is hot

Single family home prices are up 15% from a year ago.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 11, 2020 - 7:01 am

Real Estate

718 Main project wins Plan Commission backing

The new development would replace the Vogue Fabrics store.

By Bill Smith on December 10, 2020 - 2:00 pm

Government

Building full — parking half empty

Owners of another high-rise in Evanston are seeking city permission to open their unused parking stalls to people who aren’t tenants in the building.

By Bill Smith on December 3, 2020 - 11:39 am

Government

5th Ward affordable housing plan gets another look

City staff will ask Evanston's Economic Development Committee tonight to approve a proposed partnership of two groups competing to develop a long-vacant city-owned site at 1805 Church St.

By Bill Smith on December 2, 2020 - 10:06 am

Real Estate

Mixed-income senior tower wins Council OK

Evanston aldermen approved plans for a 16-story affordable housing development at 1900 Sherman Ave. Monday night despite opposition from five of their would-be successors.

By Bill Smith on November 24, 2020 - 10:56 am

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Building an accessory dwelling unit can be a great way to add a home office, provide housing for parents and boomerang kids or generate income as a rental property.

Business

Plans for preschool on Hurd advance

Despite complaints from neighbors, a city staff committee recommends approval of the plan to replace the Second Church of Christ, Scientist in northwest Evanston.

By Bill Smith on November 19, 2020 - 9:42 am

Government

What if Evanston lifted ‘family’ zoning limits?

Occupancy limits created to address noise complaints haven't solved the noise problem, and are now seen as discriminatory.

By Bill Smith on November 18, 2020 - 12:56 pm

Business

Preschool planned for church site

City officials will take a second look this week at a second proposal for reusing a church site in northwest Evanston

By Bill Smith on November 16, 2020 - 10:55 am

Government

Tiny homes plan advances

A proposal to permit micro dwelling units in Evanston won approval from the Zoning Committee of the Plan Commission Wednesday night.

By Bill Smith on November 12, 2020 - 10:40 am

Government

Plan panel to discuss ‘family’ zoning

Evanston's Plan Commission this evening is scheduled to discuss possible revisions to the city's controversial limit on the number of unrelated people who can live in a home or apartment.

By Bill Smith on November 11, 2020 - 10:45 am

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