The Future of Development in the Central Street Corridor -Thursday, March 15, 2018

Join CSNA to learn about the state of development and the role of the Central Street Plan. We will be joined by a representative of the City to help the community gain insights into the process and what is on the horizon for development in our area.

The session is set for Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 42 meeting room, 1030 Central Street.

The discussion will be moderated by David Staub, CSNA President. Issues on the agenda include:

  • History and components of the Central Street Corridor Overlay District.
  • Developments since the Overlay District/Plan was adopted by the City Council.
  • The development approval process in Evanston, including the role of various agencies, commissions and boards, as well as City Council.
  • What are variances and how do they work?
  • What is the role of citizen input into the process?
  • Transit Oriented Developments - what they are, and how they fit into planning on Central Street.
  • The pipeline for Community Development that may impact the Central Street neighborhood.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. CSNA will hold its election of Board and officers for 2018-19 at the beginning of the meeting. All current members are eligible to vote, and may pay dues at registration.

Refreshments will be served. All members of the Central Street community are invited to attend