Strategic Housing Plan

What is Housing4All?

As Evanston’s first dedicated housing strategy, Housing4All provides an analysis of current housing conditions along with recommendations for the future. The plan serves as the City’s guiding framework for the next ten years, setting a clear vision for how Evanston will meet its housing needs. It identifies gaps and goals and develops objectives and strategies with a focus on implementation and accountability.

After reviewing public input, the Housing and Community Development Committee (HCDC) will recommend a final version of the plan to the City Council for adoption.

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Milestones

  • September 12, 2025: Draft Plan + Gap Analysis Release
  • September 12 - October 12, 2025: Primary Feedback Opportunities
  • September 16, 2025: HCDC Draft Plan + Gap Analysis Discussion
  • October 21, 2025: HCDC Draft Plan Feedback
  • November 6, 2025: HCDC Draft Plan Feedback (continued)
  • January 14, 2026: Plan Update Release
  • January 20, 2026: HCDC Plan Update Review
  • February 17, 2026: HCDC Plan Update Recommendation
  • TBD: City Council Review + Accept and Place on File
  • TBD: Implementation Begins!

Feedback Opportunities

Draft Plan: September 12 - October 12, 2025 (CLOSED)

675+ English and Spanish responses were completed. Paper forms were available for pick-up and drop-off at six City of Evanston facilities.

A summary of feedback will be posted on or before October 21. Thank you for your input! Your contributions help to create a stronger, more implementable, and more impactful plan.

Preliminary: Through July 29, 2024 (CLOSED)

100+ English and Spanish responses were completed. Input from PRO Housing applications, the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, Envision Evanston 2045, and recent engagement efforts will also inform the direction of the plan. 

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Documents sorted by SEQ in Ascending Order within category

Draft Plan and Supporting Materials

CURRENT DRAFT Housing4All - Strategic Housing Plan - January 14, 2025
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DRAFT Housing4All - Strategic Housing Plan - September 12, 2025
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Housing Gap Analysis Final Report - Development Planning Partner - September 12, 2025
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Housing Gap Analysis Workbook - Development Planning Partner - September 12, 2025
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Summary of Draft Plan Feedback - October 17, 2025-[corrected]
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Feedback Opportunities

Summary of Draft Plan Feedback-Corrected
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Raw Draft Plan Feedback
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Raw Draft Plan Feedback, by Ward
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Draft Plan Feedback Questions
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Memos, Presentations, and More

HCDC Presentation
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November 6, 2025
HCDC Presentation
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October 21, 2025
English Flyer
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September 12 - October 12, 2025
Spanish Flyer
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September 12 - October 12, 2025
HCDC Presentation - Gap Analysis
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September 16, 2025
HCDC Presentation - Housing4All
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September 16, 2025
HCDC Recording
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September 16, 2025
HCDC Presentation
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July 14, 2025
City Council Presentation
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June 23, 2025
HCDC Memo
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September 17, 2024
HCDC Memo
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June 18, 2024
Approval of City Council Goals
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December 11, 2023

Other Housing Plans and Documents

2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan
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2024 PRO Housing Grant Application (Narrative)
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2019-2020 Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee
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2017 Affordable Housing White Paper
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2009 Plan for Affordable Housing
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