900 Clark Street (Evanston)
900 Clark St., Evanston, IL 60201
"A 27-story tower that would reshape the Evanston skyline near Church Street Plaza"
This building is not yet open
All information on this page is based on pre-sales materials, architectural filings, and developer announcements. Ratings are preliminary and will be updated once the building opens and residents move in. Occupancy is expected in TBD.
The Rundown
900 Clark Street is a proposed 27-story, 358-unit mixed-use residential tower at the southeast corner of Maple Avenue and Clark Street in downtown Evanston, adjacent to Church Street Plaza. The project would include 2,900 square feet of ground-floor retail, 72 affordable units (approximately 20%), and a suite of sustainability-forward features.
Revised plans were submitted to the City of Evanston in April 2026, slightly reducing the tower height from earlier proposals. The project is pending Design Evanston review and city approval. If approved, it would be one of the tallest buildings in Evanston and would significantly reshape the downtown skyline near the Davis Street Purple Line station.
We will publish full ratings once the building opens.
Who Lives Here
Northwestern University affiliates, Evanston residents, and Chicago commuters who want suburban walkability with Purple Line access to the Loop.
The Neighborhood
Downtown Evanston is a walkable, transit-connected suburb directly north of Chicago. The Davis Street Purple Line stop connects to the Loop in about 35 minutes. The neighborhood has a strong restaurant and retail scene centered on Sherman Avenue and Church Street.
What You Get
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Purple Line Access to the Loop
The Davis Street Purple Line stop is 0.3 miles away, connecting residents to the Loop in about 35 minutes without a car.
Still In Evanston Approval Process
As of April 2026, revised plans were submitted to the City of Evanston. The project is still pending Design Evanston review and city council approval.
The Good & The Not-So-Good
Wins
- ✓Downtown Evanston location — walkable to restaurants, shops, and lakefront
- ✓Davis Street Purple Line — 35 minutes to the Loop
- ✓20% affordable units
- ✓Would be one of the tallest buildings in Evanston
Watch Out
- ✗Evanston is not Chicago — different lifestyle and commute
- ✗Project still in approval process as of April 2026
- ✗Building not yet open — ratings are preliminary
The Verdict
900 Clark Street would be a landmark addition to downtown Evanston — a 27-story tower with Purple Line access and 20% affordable units. We will publish a full review once the building opens.
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