Council authorizes Family Focus relocation agreement and disposition plan for 2010 Dewey The council adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter an agreement with Family Focus for relocation and a disposition plan for the landmarked 2010 Dewey building; vote passed 7-2 after discussion of preservation, ARPA funding and city exposure.

The City Council has voted to support Family Focus's relocation, sparking a lively debate on preservation and financial risks for the historic 2010 Dewey building.

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Evanston Commission Discusses Historic Preservation Surveys Along Dempster and Main Streets Evanston officials plan to survey historic districts amid concerns over development threats.

Evanston's Preservation Commission is gearing up to safeguard its historic treasures amid looming development threats on Dempster and Main Streets.

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City Council faces backlash over incomplete zoning ordinance impacting historic preservation efforts Architects express frustration over incomplete zoning ordinance draft lacking crucial neighborhood impact details.

Evanston architects are calling the city's incomplete zoning ordinance draft "criminal" as they warn it could jeopardize the historic character of neighborhoods.

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