Environmental Justice

Environmental Equity Investigation

In January 2026, MKSK Consulting and the City of Evanston presented the finalized Environmental Equity Investigation report, examining current and historical environmental justice issues and proposed solutions. Read the final report here. 

What is Environmental Equity?

Environmental equity is removing unfair environmental burdens to enable all people the same opportunities for success and happiness.

• Physical settings
• Economic opportunities
• Community services

Physical Settings include:

• Housing types and options.
• Streets and transportation.
• Parks, open space, and trees.
• Water, soil, and air.

Economic Opportunities include:

• Access to healthy food and goods.
• Access to safe, good-paying jobs.
• Access to quality education.
• Opportunities for homeownership and wealth-building.

Community Services include:

• Access to healthcare.
• Access to libraries and community centers.
• City services, such as: trash collection, snow plowing, street sweeping, and code enforcement.