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Evanston board to define 'equity‑prioritized' buildings, debates funding and criteria tied to reparations, ownership and tenancy
Summary
Members debated how to define equity‑prioritized buildings — public institutions, nonprofits, religious institutions and affordable housing are in the ordinance — and discussed directing penalties toward a decarbonization fund and nonfinancial assistance such as technical help and financing options.
Board members focused significant time on defining “equity‑prioritized buildings,” a core duty of the accountability board under the Healthy Buildings Ordinance. Staff read the ordinance language, which lists public institutions, religious institutions, nonprofit organizations and affordable housing as examples but leaves exact criteria to the board.
Members pushed for a broader definition of affordable housing that would include both restricted (LIHTC) properties and naturally occurring…
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