Sidewalk Improvement Program Funding Level for 2027
Evanston
Summary
The commission is pushing the city to spend at least $750,000 on sidewalk repairs next year to shorten the multi-decade repair backlog. Commissioners noted that at current funding levels, fixing all broken sidewalks would take 26 years.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Requests an increase in city capital spending to at least $750,000 for sidewalk repairs.
Pedestrians, older adults, and residents with mobility devices who rely on safe, accessible sidewalks.
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