Evanston’s Environment Board has established a committee to study the transition from minimum to maximum parking requirements for new developments. This initiative responds to requests from council members and community organizations aiming to reduce parking to promote public transit, cycling, and walking. The findings will be incorporated into the Envision Evanston 2045 comprehensive plan.
A new residential development has been approved at 5856 North Magnolia Avenue in Edgewater, with plans to introduce a modern masonry apartment building with four residential across three stories and a basement at the address. The project, which has a construction budget of $1,050,000, also plans to feature a detached four-car vehicle masonry garage.
Illinois’ governing board overseeing building standards has chosen not to adopt the all-electric code, which would have made electric systems mandatory in new construction. Chicago and surrounding areas to have chosen to limit natural gas usage in new buildings. Initially integrated into the Illinois stretch energy code, the rejection stemmed from concerns regarding potential legal liabilities for communities according to CarbonCredits.com.
Details have been revealed for the residential development at 3710 N Ashland Avenue in Lake View. Sitting just north of the intersection with W Waveland Avenue, the proposal will replace an existing residential building and its parking garage. The project is being led by developer Corett Builders Corp.
A new development is underway at 6216 South Woodlawn Avenue in Woodlawn, marking a notable investment in the local housing market with a budget of approximately $1,286,000. The project, which is being spearheaded by owner Bill Williams, plans to introduce a modern three-story townhouse that will boast six dwelling units and twelve parking stalls.
