The City of Evanston held an event this evening designed to let would-be applicants to restore the Harley Clarke mansion preview their plans — but no one showed up to offer a proposal.
Emily Guthrie of Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens made a brief statement promising that the group — which was the unsuccessful bidder in an earlier round efforts by the city to find a user for the lakefront mansion — would be submitting a revised proposal this time.
About 20 people showed up for the session in the Parasol Room at the Civic Center.
City officials plan to hold a similar meeting in November and close out the request for proposals submission period next February.
Time to Hire Heneghan Wrecking
Their tagline – “We make space.”
Since ZERO proposals were presented after more than ample time, let’s move on and make this space, a beautiful community space.
Evanston already has the Dawes House – no need for endless discussions and pouring taxpayer money down the drain on this project.
Dial 773 342 9009 and make an appointment.
Yes!
Tear it down! It’s a money pit. No proposals? I guess no one REALLY wants Harley Clarke, right? Oh but think of the historic signifi…. oh yeah, there isn’t any. Make it a prairie – it will be prettier and have lower maintenance cost.