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Pursuing Our Vision for Evanston

Help us shape our strategies for making the Comprehensive Plan a reality and let us know if we are on the right track. Please join us at one of our in-person or virtual events to share your ideas and recommendations for the future of Evanston.

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Goals

To validate that the lived experience, concerns and aspirations from Phase I activities are reflected in the recommended vision statement, goals, and recommended strategies.
To refine the vision statement and recommended strategies.
To recognize and celebrate community members’ local expertise.

Draft Vision

In 2045, Evanston is a vibrant, resilient, and welcoming community for all. Evanston celebrates its diversity through our arts, culture, history, and neighborhoods. Steady growth in our local circular economy cultivates opportunities close to home while achieving ambitious climate action. Our abundant access to parks and open spaces promotes well-being and extensive housing options make living in Evanston safe and attainable. Evanston’s neighborhoods are connected through a robust network of transit, bike, and pedestrian options.

We achieve this vision through proactive planning, community collaboration, and bold action.

The comprehensive plan is guided by a vision statement shaped by public engagement themes, which reflect the community's aspirations. Six goals were established to achieve this vision. These goals, developed through continuous community input, form the core of the EE45 Plan and will guide the recommendations in the final document. The diagram above illustrates the interconnectedness of the public engagement themes, vision, and goals.

Ways to Contribute

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Focus Group Questionnaire

If you missed the focus group meetings last month, don't worry—this is another opportunity to share your thoughts and contribute to the future of our community. Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Update.

The link will be live until September 20, so share your input today. Please fill out the questionnaire by clicking the link below.

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Event Calendar

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Schedule Office Hours

Use the Calendly link below to schedule a
30-minute appointment with a City of Evanston staff member to discuss the Envision Evanston 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

Schedule Here

Questions? We’re here to help:

EnvisionEvanston2045@cityofevanston.org

Phase 1 Outcome

Preliminary Findings Report

This report incorporates our contributions from Phase 1 with recent City of Evanston plans and current data.
A common understanding of where we find ourselves
now will help us develop a shared vision for the future!

Available Here