# Planning and Development Committee Meeting 10-26-2026

The City of Evanston Planning and Development Committee met October 26, 2026, to consider Ordinance 78-O-26, an amendment to the Church Street Plaza planned development and special use for the proposed 900 Clark Street project. Continuum Development presented a 26-story mixed-use building with ground-floor retail and 360 residential units, including 72 affordable and inclusionary units (20%). The proposal includes streetscape and crosswalk improvements, 360 enclosed bicycle spaces, and resident parking in existing Maple Avenue municipal garage capacity. The developer also cited public-benefit contributions of $400,000 to Evanston Thrives, $137,000 to the transportation fund, $35,000 to the Evanston Mural Arts Program, and $10,000 over five years to Downtown Evanston. The project is a private development proposal, not a city procurement or contract award.

Public comments were divided: many nearby residents raised concerns about building height, wind, shadows, traffic, parking, the unit mix, and the project’s effects on downtown character; other speakers supported the housing, transit-oriented location, and proposed workforce opportunities through a partnership with the Trade Collective. The developer cited wind and traffic studies and described energy-efficiency and bird-friendly design measures. A motion and second were made to consider the ordinance, and committee discussion began, but the available transcript ends before any committee vote or final action is recorded. No procurement activity was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Sources
- [Planning and Development Committee Meeting 10-26-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYYM1arjWXw) - City of Evanston, IL