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Council approves sale of 1222 Washington to ETHS for student-built affordable home amid neighborhood objections
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 29-O-25 to sell city-owned lot at 1222 Washington Street to Evanston Township High School for its Geometry & Construction program; neighbors urged a community garden and raised stormwater, tree‑canopy and access concerns during public comment.
The Evanston City Council voted 8–1 on April 14 to approve Ordinance 29-O-25 authorizing sale of the city-owned parcel at 1222 Washington Street to Evanston Township High School (ETHS) for use by the school's Geometry & Construction program. The vote followed extended public comment in which neighbors urged the site be preserved as a community garden for local children and the Lydia Home (formerly Rice Center).
Council member Neussmann moved the ordinance to authorize the sale; the motion was seconded and, after debate, passed by roll call with eight voting in favor and one opposed. Council discussion addressed the competing…
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