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Evanston staff outline Ev anston Thrives projects funded by ARPA, including kiosks, murals and bridge lighting

Evanston Economic Development Committee · April 22, 2026
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Staff reported progress on Ev anston Thrives projects funded by ARPA: district kiosks with directories, several gateway murals in fabrication, lighting designs under rail bridges pending agency approvals, and a pop-up program and business/property surveys to be reported back in May.

City staff gave the committee a midupdate on Ev anston Thrives projects supported by ARPA funding and highlighted near-term deliverables and installation timelines.

Katie, who oversees parts of the Thrives rollout, said the city has executed a contract for a retail pop-up program and has developed a property-owner and…

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