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6 results for “lakefront development” · other

  • DRAFT - Zoning Code of the City of Evanston, Illinois

    Evanston, IL
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    This is a draft zoning code for the City of Evanston, Illinois (dated November 26, 2024) that establishes definitions for zoning terminology to be used throughout the ordinance. The document defines key land use and structural concepts including accessory uses, adaptive reuse, abutting and adjacent properties, alcohol production facilities, animal medical offices, artisan manufacturing, and automobile sales, among others. No budget figures, policy decisions, or meeting context are included in this definitional chapter excerpt.

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  • 2024 Springfield Township Master Plan

    Springfield, IL
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The Springfield Township Master Plan, adopted on January 23, 2024, is a comprehensive planning document prepared by the Planning Commission that outlines the township's vision and strategy across multiple areas including natural resources, infrastructure, economic development, housing, transportation, and senior services. The plan was developed with input from the Township Board and planning consultants, and includes a future land use map, zoning plan, action strategies, and community engagement findings. The 214-page document serves as a guide for implementing the township's long-term goals and development priorities.

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  • Boards Commissions and Committees Member Handbook

    Evanston, IL
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    This handbook, created in May 2009 through a joint effort between the League of Women Voters of Evanston and City staff, provides guidance for members of City of Evanston boards, commissions, and committees on their roles and responsibilities. The handbook was developed to fulfill the 2006 City Strategic Plan's objective to provide standardized training and orientation for board and committee members and supporting staff. It covers topics including the city's governmental structure, the council-manager form of government, and information about boards, commissions, and committees' accountability and guiding principles.

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  • The Case for Reparations

    Evanston, IL
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    On April 18, 2019, City Clerk Devon Reid submitted a memo to Alderwoman Robin Rue Simmons outlining historical evidence of racial discrimination by the City of Evanston to support development of a reparations framework. The research identified multiple instances of harm including forced relocation of Black homes in the 1920s and red-lining policies in the 1930s that confined African Americans to segregated neighborhoods while denying them access to FHA-backed mortgages, resulting in increased crowding and higher housing costs. The Clerk's office proposed forming a working group with representatives from local institutions and community organizations to continue research and draft a specific reparations model for Evanston.

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  • Evanston Policies and Practices Directly Affecting the African American Community, 1900 - 1960 (and Present)

    Evanston, IL
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    This report, compiled by the Shorefront Legacy Center and Evanston History Center in 2021, documents historical and contemporary policies and practices by the City of Evanston that segregated and discriminated against the African American community from 1900 to the present. The working document systematically examines segregative practices across employment, housing, zoning, schooling, policing, cultural representation, and public services, drawing on published sources, historical documents, and policy records. Created at the request of City of Evanston staff, the report aims to provide factual evidence of instances where the city may have facilitated, participated in, or remained neutral regarding discriminatory acts against its Black residents.

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  • COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PLANNING REPORT NO. 293 A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE TOWN

    Hartford, CT
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    This is the cover and staff page of Community Assistance Planning Report No. 293, presenting a comprehensive plan for the Town of Hartford through 2035. The document, prepared by the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, lists Town of Hartford officials, Plan Commission members, and SEWRPC staff involved in the plan's development, along with representatives from the five-county SEWRPC board. The comprehensive plan appears intended to guide town development and policy decisions over the coming years in coordination with regional planning efforts.

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