Affordable housing Archives - Evanston Now

Government

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

Recap: City Council

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this evening's Evanston City Council special meeting focused largely on issues related to affordable housing.

By Bill Smith on January 19, 2021 - 5:29 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

Government

Housing homeless during pandemic to cost $7.3 million

Report calls for creating a permanent 24/7 shelter and additional permanent supportive housing.

By Bill Smith on January 17, 2021 - 10:17 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

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

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

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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Real Estate

Groundbreaking this morning for senior housing on Howard

A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning on Howard Street for a 60-unit subsidized senior housing development.

By Bill Smith on November 5, 2020 - 10:13 am

Government

Vacation rental use proposed for coach house

Evanston city staff will seek direction from aldermen tonight about whether licensing an accessory dwelling unit for vacation rental use should require City Council approval.

By Bill Smith on October 12, 2020 - 10:44 am

Real Estate

Council to vote on expanding small house options

Evanston aldermen tonight are scheduled to vote on a zoning amendment to liberalize rules governing accessory dwelling units to encourage more affordable housing options. It's a continuation of an effort

By Bill Smith on September 29, 2020 - 10:20 am

Government

Report claims city racial bias in housing WWII vets

A report presented to Evanston's Reparations Subcommittee claims a city official enforced racial segregation in emergency housing built along the canal banks following World War II.

By Bill Smith on September 26, 2020 - 12:33 pm

Government

Reparations panel OKs housing aid plan

Evanston's Reparations Subcommittee this morning approved plans to provide mortgage assistance to Black home buyers and home improvement loans to Black homeowners.

By Bill Smith on August 28, 2020 - 10:57 am

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