City of Evanston seeks public comment on Draft 2027 Action Plan

The city of Evanston seeks public comment on the Draft 2027 Action Plan from Friday, Nov. 13, to Tuesday, Dec. 15. The draft plan identifies and prioritizes housing and community development needs and strategies, with a primary focus on supporting low- and moderate-income residents. The plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the funding process for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships programs. The plan’s goals are to provide decent housing and a suitable living environment for low- and moderate-income residents, and it outlines how the city will use HUD grant funds in 2027. Residents can read the draft plan at cityofevanston.org/hud and in person at the City Clerk’s Office, located on the second floor of Morton City Hall, 909 Davis St. Residents can also attend the Housing and Community Development Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Morton City Hall, 909 Davis St. Residents can email comments to [email protected] or mail them to Attn: Ana Elizarraga, 909 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201. Comments must be received by Dec. 14. For more information or questions, call or text 847-448-4311, or dial 311 while in Evanston. Related Stories