Planning 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The mission of the Economic Development activitity of the Planning Division is to redevelop distressed property, revitalize neighborhoods, provide job opportunities, generate sustainable tax revenue, and bring amenities to neighborhoods in the City through local investment. This area of planning is led by an Economic Development Committee which oversees economic development. This community development activity seeks to attract new real estate development, companies, and businesses to Evanston downtown, industrial, and business district areas, while supporting and retaining long-standing owners.
The Economic Development Planner can be reached at 847.866.2928, Ext. 2269 or mrobinson@cityofevanston.org
U.S. Equities Report
U.S. Equities - Report of Preliminary Findings and Analysis of TIF Funding Request for the Acquisition and Rehabilitation of the Hahn Building by Focus Development and Klutznick - Fisher Development. The applicants are also the developers of the proposed 708 Church Project which is the subject of a Planned Development