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NEWPAPER BOXESDiscussion

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Existing Locations Map

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Existing LocationsBusiness District/Shopping Areas: Number Locations

• Downtown Evanston - 122 22

• Central Street - 30 5

• Main Street - 30 7

• Chicago/Dempster - 11 2

• Noyes Street - 6 1

• Howard & Chicago - 4 2

• Evanston Plaza - 3 1

• Foster Street - 2 1

• Other Areas - 15 5

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Existing Conditions

Citywide Total

• 2012 - 298 boxes at 59 locations

• 2014 - 223 boxes at 46 locations

75 less than 2012 - 25% decrease (vendor removed, City removed for safety, walkability or streetscape project)

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PublicationsApartments Guide Apartments 4 Rent

Chicago Social Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune Apartments Chicago Tribune Cars

Chicago Tribune New Homes Chicago Sun-Times

Christian Science Chicago Sports Weekly

Daily Northwestern Deals Under 10K

Employment Guide Free Press

Homes & Farms Hoy

Illinois Entertainer Mindful Metropolis

Modern Luxury Pioneer Press

Round Table Red Eye

Shop Local The Onion

Todays Chicago Women The Employment Source

Tribune Local UR Chicago Magazine

USA Today Windy City Wheels

Yellowbook.com

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Existing

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Existing

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Consolidation

Benefits:• Walkable/Accessible• Uniformity• Reduce Clutter• Aesthetics• Maintenance

Proposed Consolidation Locations: • 17 (down from 46 locations)

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Proposed Locations

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Newspaper Corral

$1,400 $1,500

Cost of 4 boxes – 2 coin operated and 2 free

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Placement Criteria

•Consolidate newspaper boxes in close proximity•Near transit stops

•Minimum 6 foot clear walkable area

•Minimum 2 feet from curb

•Maintain clear bus access•Away from crosswalks, intersections & driveways •Away from disabled parking spaces & fire hydrants

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Newspaper Boxes Discussion

QUESTIONS