The City of Evanston’s Zoning Update is a critical, community-centered effort that will shape the future of the built environment. In January 2026, the City Council adopted a new Comprehensive General Plan as part of the Envision Evanston 2045 initiative. This is the foundational policy document that will guide zoning updates. The last significant update to the City’s zoning code was completed in 1993. Evanston seeks a holistic review to align the zoning code and map with the 2026 Comprehensive General Plan.

Central to this effort is robust, inclusive, and transparent community engagement that meaningfully involves residents, businesses, and other community partners throughout the project. The City encourages consultant teams to recommend their approach to updating the zoning code and map.

Read more about this exciting opportunity online — https://www.cityofevanston.org/business/bids_proposals.php#docaccess-38edde2a22cf5ea25fbe0fa1ffb6b1b7