Evanston Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Walking Tour

1309 Chicago Ave,Evanston IL 60201

31 July, 2021

Description

Join us for a walk through the Dempster St./Chicago Ave. area to see how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) fit into a thriving neighborhood! After starting our adventure at Noir d'Ebene Chocolat et Patisserie, we will see the exterior of multiple accessory dwelling units (ADUs), giving you a sense of what it's like to live in these beautifully designed homes! Team members from the Evanston Development Cooperative (EDC) will guide the tour and discuss why homeowners build ADUs across Evanston. ADUs can be accessible housing solutions for aging relatives, homeowners seeking to downsize, renters, and community members simply looking for a smaller living space. Where should I meet the tour group? The free tour will begin and end at Noir d'Ebene Chocolat et Patisserie, a boutique studio that makes handcrafted pastries, bean to bar chocolate, confections and artisanal sandwiches and salads. There will be two 90-minute tours, from 1pm to 2:30pm and 3pm to 4:30pm. Public street parking is available nearby on Sherman Ave, Elmwood Ave, and other adjacent streets. Will I be able to learn if I can build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU ) on my property? Yes! During the tour, EDC team members will discuss Evanston's current ADU zoning and building code regulations, and we are happy to answer questions about the necessary steps to design and build an ADU on your property. What is the Evanston Development Cooperative? The Evanston Development Cooperative (EDC) designs and builds energy-efficient ADUs for Evanston homeowners and residents. As a community-owned worker cooperative, EDC pursues initiatives focused on housing affordability, racial equity, and climate resiliency. Its work on ADUs has been covered by Crain's Chicago Business, the Evanston RoundTable, and Evanston Now. What is Noir d'Ebene Chocolat et Patisserie? Noir d’Ébène Chocolat et Pâtisserie is an Evanston, Illinois – based artisanal pastry and chocolate boutique studio created by founder and professional pastry chef/chocolatier Journey Shannon. The incredible edible gifts are handcrafted with the freshest ingredients available – Noir d’Ébène prides itself on using the same kind of natural ingredients that mom did when baking cakes on a Saturday afternoon. Cacao nibs, cake and all-purpose flour, European-style butter, Madagascar Bourbon vanilla bean paste, granulated sugar, French or Portuguese sea salt and other wonderful, exciting, and complementary ingredients. Contact EDC at [email protected] or (847) 497-0167 with any questions. See you there! Rain or shine.