Monday, March 5, 2012

Evanston debates downtown plan

Opponents and supporters of a $75 million movie theater, hoteland retail shopping complex in downtown Evanston squared offWednesday in a debate over the size of the project.

Some residents contend the project is too big and too dense forthe Northwestern/Evanston Research Park at Clark and Benson. Thedesign includes a 16-screen movie theater, 160,000 square feet ofretail space, a 180- to 200-room hotel, and a performing arts andsenior center.

Others among the 100 people who attended the hearing said theproject would bring fun to downtown."This project, properly developed and properly designed, is justthe excitement that can bring more people to the city of …

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