Should Evanston Spend $2M on Fountain Square Improvements?

The Evanston City Council discussed a plan this week to spend $2 million to renovate downtown’s Fountain Square and an additional $600,000 to resurface a block of nearby Orrington Avenue, according to an article in Evanston Now. The money would come from the local TIF district.

The city has already contracted with a design firm to do a visioning study for the area that would involve a large amount of public input, the article says. The fountain itself is deteriorating and the busy intersection can make it a difficult place for pedestrians to access.

You can read the full Evanston Now article here.

Do you think this is a good use of city funds? What would you like to see changed at Fountain Square.