Downtown Residents Association (DRA)
Committed to Maintaining a Neighborhood Community in Downtown Evanston





Join Us
DRA is an all-volunteer organization of residents committed
to promoting a sustainable quality of life that values a balance
of residential investment, economic growth, welcoming green
space, and aesthetic and historic architecture in downtown
Evanston.
Membership Information
Annual membership with voting privileges is $10.00 and open
to all residents living in the area which includes that portion of Evanston within
Greenwood Street on the south, Ridge Avenue on the west, Emerson Street-Elgin Road-
Clark Street on the north, and Hinman Avenue on the east.
DRA welcomes other residents who are interested in a viable, livable Evanston Downtown.
A copy of the DRA Bylaws is included. To join DRA, please click on our logo to the left for
the DRA Membership Enrollment Form. Complete the form and mail with a check payable
to Downtown Residents Association (DRA) to:
DRA
c/o Secretary
522 Church 2C
Evanston, IL 60201
For any additional information, please email our Secretary, Chris Steel at
secretary@evanstondra.org.
Committee Participation
DRA members are invited to also participate as a committee member. Please let us know
where you can offer your assistance. Committees are currently in place for the following
areas of interest:
- City Government
- City Budget
- Downtown Economic Development
- Northwestern University/City Relations
- Environment & Green Issues














- Downtown Safety
- Cultural Arts
- Membership
- Social
Click on logo above to join!