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Ralph Gomez
Any other questions or suggestions about the 601 Davis project?

Beautiful tower. This is just what Evanston needed. It will do wonders for Evanston’s mini-skyline. Build it.

Rachele Louis
Which improvement or addition to benefit the public should this project prioritize first?

I’d prioritize affordable housing!

Rachele Louis

While it could use some more affordable housing, it would do a good job of minimizing the bank drive-through and hideously wide curb cuts. I also like the brick base of the building that works well with... Read more...

SAM HELGERSON
Any other questions or suggestions about the 601 Davis project?

The Design and Project Review Committee voted 10-0 on 10/25/17 to reject this proposed tower project. Now the project with several revisions is up for review again by the Planning and Development Committee... Read more...

janet steidl
Any other questions or suggestions about the 601 Davis project?

There were strong recommendations by the Plan Commission (unanimous) and City staff to deny approval of this project. The City of Evanston now wants and needs to hear from us. Count me in agreement with... Read more...

C. Klein
Any other questions or suggestions about the 601 Davis project?

It has come to my attention that Vermillion Development is running a covert ad campaign via a Facebook page for this development: https://www.facebook.com/VermilionDevelopment/ There are no public posts... Read more...

Hi Carl,<br><br>Happy new year. We've been energized by the support from many different parts of the Evanston community, and our ads are a way of sharing this support with the community more broadly.... Read more...

Pat Rolfs
Any other questions or suggestions about the 601 Davis project?

Why do unelected city officials (DAPR and Planning Commission) not listen to Evanston residents?

Pat Rolfs
What ways could the project minimize parking and transportation impacts?

Stop building garbage in downtown evanston

1 supporter
Pat Rolfs
What design elements could improve the pedestrian experience?

Stop building these awful ugly highrises

1 supporter
Pat Rolfs
How else can the project give back to Evanston?

By not being built and adding more ugliness to downtown Evanston

1 supporter
Uri Pachter
What ways could the project minimize parking and transportation impacts?

By providing fewer car parking spaces and more bike parking spaces. The site is located so close to the purple line, Metra, Pace, and CTA bus stops. This will better attract residents who get around by... Read more...

Uri Pachter
How else can the project give back to Evanston?

It only provides 4 on-site affordable units. If it provided 32 affordable units, it would provide much needed affordable housing, in a transit- and amenities-rich area (i.e. downtown Evanston).

2 supporters
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