Downtown Residents Association (DRA)
Committed to Maintaining a Neighborhood Community in Downtown Evanston
Services We Provide
What does DRA do?
- Safeguards the rights of downtown Evanston residents
- Partners with commercial/business owners toward a downtown that promotes
beneficial residential life with vibrant economic activity
- Develops pro-residential positions on issues relating to
zoning, development, and special events
- Monitors development activity in downtown Evanston
- Collaborates with alderpersons and city staff on
development and land use issues
- Addresses appropriately proposed legislation affecting the downtown residents
specifically, and the broader Evanston community of residents
Why is this Important?
- DRA promotes intelligent sustainable development that will contribute to the quality
of residential life in downtown Evanston
- DRA advocates for developer responsibility with respect to appearance, density,
parking and other issues that may impact downtown residential property owners