http://www.evanstoninsider.com Find your way around Evanston Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:26:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This summer there will be 27 new lofts ready for delivery in Evanston. The development, 2100 Greenwood, is being constructed in what once was the Main Steel building, which dates back to the 1950s. The loft renovation process involved preserving much of the original building design and also ... http://www.evanstoninsider.com/2100-greenwood-lofts-set-for-summer-delivery/ The ongoing and fiercely contested debate over the proposed Klutznick-Fisher Development 49 story Fountain Square Tower to be built on 708 Church Street turned the page on another chapter in late February. Local residents and members of the Evanston Coalition for Responsible Development attended the regular Planning and ... http://www.evanstoninsider.com/fountain-square-tower-proposal-tabled/ Evanston Place, located on 1715 Chicago Avenue, is one of the larger apartment complexes in the community. Besides the 189 luxurious units, residents also benefit from a number of building amenities and services, most of which you would only expect to find in a luxury condominium high-rise. Residents ... http://www.evanstoninsider.com/luxury-living-at-evanston-place/ A probable result of the slowing condo market is the delay of a new condo complex that was slated to begin work by March 5th. The Daily Northwestern reported that the Evanston City Council approved a request to push back the start of the Central Street project, Eastwood of ... http://www.evanstoninsider.com/eastwood-of-evanston-pushed-back/ If you happen to walk down Davis Street and you're in the market to rent or buy a new condo, you might want to stop in at Sherman Plaza. The 25 story high-rise is a mixed-use development that sits right in the downtown section of Evanston. This project ... http://www.evanstoninsider.com/march-into-sherman-plaza/ There could be three new future condo units renovated and classified as affordable housing. The Evanston City Council was set to vote on whether or not to fund a grant request to convert a building that sits on 241 Callan Avenue into five condo units, three of which would ... http://www.evanstoninsider.com/affordable-housing-grant-requested-for-241-callan-avenue/ Renaissance Ridge Condominiums are easily one of the most recognizable buildings in Evanston. The classic brick structure is ideally situated close to the center of town, and the center of activity. There is a good selection of restaurants from which to chose when you're in the mood to ... http://www.evanstoninsider.com/renaissance-ridge-condos-revive-classic-living/ By a vote of 4 to 3, the proposed 49 story tower slated for construction in downtown Evanston was approved by the Plan Commission in mid December. The vote was actually split among the men and women of the commission, with the men and the project wining the majority ... http://www.evanstoninsider.com/evanstons-little-spire-narrowly-wins-approval/ In a move that seems to be reflecting the current market trends, developer Roszak/ADC has decided to change the course of a project already well underway on Clark Street and Oak Avenue. In 2004 they began construction on the Sienna, which is a two building project with about 120 ... http://www.evanstoninsider.com/condos-swaped-for-apartments-and-aloft-hotel/ Optima Horizons was built in 2004 and is a 16 story mixed-use development with lower level retail space and 248 condos located in the upper floors. Situated in downtown Evanston on 800 Elgin, Optima puts its residents in an ideal spot to take advantage of the town's retail, entertainment ... http://www.evanstoninsider.com/looking-ahead-at-optima-horizons/