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Real Estate

Move-in begins at Albion Evanston

The first tenants moved in at the new 15-story Albion Evanston apartment building at 1500 Sherman Ave. today. Albion Residential Vice President of Development Andrew Yule says the building has an

By Bill Smith on December 9, 2019 - 9:39 pm

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Real Estate

‘Change isn’t easy’ says mayor at groundbreaking

Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty recalled memories of good times in the buildings that are gone, but said he looks forward to the vitality the new structure will bring to Evanston at

By Bill Smith on August 23, 2018 - 4:42 pm

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Real Estate

Demolition underway for Albion development

After a Sunday break, demolition work is scheduled to resume today at the site of the planned 15-story Albion Residential development at 1500 Sherman Ave. in Evanston. Most of the

By Bill Smith on August 6, 2018 - 9:44 am

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Fire crews train at shuttered pub

Evanston Fire Department crews were training today -- cutting holes in the roof of the shuttered Tommy Nevin's pub downtown to practice how to ventilate a building during a fire.

By Bill Smith on June 28, 2018 - 6:41 pm

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Real Estate

What’s happening with downtown construction

Here's a look at the status of some major planned development projects around Evanston that have won City Council approval but haven't been completed yet. Foundation work is well underway

By Bill Smith on June 11, 2018 - 11:24 am

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Council OKs Albion high-rise, outrages foes

Evanston aldermen voted 5-4 Monday night to approve the 15-story Albion Residential planned development at 1450 Sherman Ave. The vote came after months of discussion and several rounds of modifications

By Bill Smith on November 14, 2017 - 11:48 am

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Real Estate

Aldermen split 6-3 on Albion high rise

Evanston aldermen voted 6-3 in favor of the proposed 15-story Albion Residential project on Sherman Avenue in introducing the planned development Monday night. The project will require a simple majority

By Bill Smith on October 24, 2017 - 3:33 pm

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Real Estate

Lower height lowers hurdle to approval for Albion

When the Albion Residential planned development on Sherman Avenue goes back before Evanston aldermen Monday it will be 15-stories tall, rather than the 16-story project that was held at the

By Bill Smith on October 20, 2017 - 10:08 pm

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Real Estate

High-rise foes hit for ‘fake facts’

One of Evanston's most development-skeptical aldermen sharply criticized foes of a planned new high-rise project on Sherman Avenue Monday night for spreading what she called "fake facts" about the proposal.

By Bill Smith on October 10, 2017 - 3:57 pm

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Aldermen to review Albion high-rise plan

Evanston aldermen tonight are scheduled to begin their review of the proposed 16-story Albion Residential rental apartment development at 1450-1508 Sherman Ave. downtown. Also on tap this week are scheduled

By Bill Smith on October 9, 2017 - 10:43 am

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Real Estate

Albion wins approval in Oak Park

With Albion Residential's planned 16-story Sherman Avenue development in Evanston scheduled to reach the City Council next week, word comes from Oak Park that the firm won Village Board approval of

By Bill Smith on October 3, 2017 - 8:35 pm

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Real Estate

Albion project shrinks a bit

The Albion Residential proposal that goes before Evanston's Plan Commission tonight will be 14 feet shorter than it was at the first hearing last month. Developer Andrew Yule says he's

By Bill Smith on September 13, 2017 - 12:17 pm

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Real Estate

Restaurant owners: More development key to success

Restaurant owners interviewed by Evanston Now say city approval of new downtown development projects is crucial to the continued success of the city's dining scene. Brian Huston, owner of Boltwood

By Bill Smith on September 8, 2017 - 2:34 pm

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Real Estate

Downtown development and your property taxes

Local government agencies will extract roughly $230 million dollars in property taxes from property owners in Evanston this year. While those taxes keep going up, new development may play a role

By Bill Smith on August 11, 2017 - 2:26 pm

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Developer: Zoning limits would make project unfeasible

A project designed to stay within Evanston's zoning limits wouldn't be feasible to build, the president of Albion Residential told the Plan Commission Wednesday night in response to a resident's

By Bill Smith on August 10, 2017 - 10:19 am

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Plan Commission hearing on Albion tonight

Evanston's Plan Commission tonight is scheduled to hold a hearing on the proposed Albion Residential development -- a 16-story, 287-unit development planned for Sherman Avenue just north of Lake Street.

By Bill Smith on August 9, 2017 - 3:10 pm

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