Further details have been revealed for the mixed-use redevelopment of the north end of Church Street Plaza at 900 Clark Street in downtown Evanston. The new project will sit on the intersection with Maple Avenue, replacing a portion of the large retail/commercial complex built in 2000. Now its current owner GW Properties is hoping to expand its offerings.

The multi-structure plaza was originally designed by California-based firm ELS, with the city of Evanston investing nearly $35 million itself into the project. This eventually grew to include a hotel, 21-screen movie theater, and a 200-unit Optima residential tower, though worries of streaming killing theaters were already alive according to The Daily Northwester

Now GW Properties has partnered with co-developer Luxury Living and design firm Antunovich Associates for a 27-story tower set to replace the existing Chili’s, pet shop, and five screens of the movie theater. With no new parking, but access to a massive garage next door, the ground floor will include 3,000 square feet of retail space and a new lobby.

With a total of 358 residential units completed, the team has confirmed 20 percent of units will be affordable. While the unit make up is unknown, renderings show a rooftop deck and glass-clad exterior. At the moment, the team will need to gain support from the local community as well as the city as it seeks a rezoning. A construction timeline is currently unknown.

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