Evanston is a good place to live; let's make it gr
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3/23/2013
I'm surprised by the negative comments below. I moved to Evanston three years ago and find it a good balance between city and suburban life. The summers are glorious: the beaches are clean, the trees are beautiful, and there are many festivals. I bike everywhere year-round and feel safe (except for when I go onto the commercial streets). I have become involved in the community and there are many of us who are trying to make Evanston more fair and inclusive. The city is responsive, and staffed with smart and hardworking people, who are doing their best in tough times. The schools look fantastic; which is why the property taxes are so high. There are racists in every city, but here I see many attempts by well-meaning people to bridge the divide. Everyone complains about parking tickets; why not bike or take public transportation instead of driving everywhere? If you must drive, use the parking garages so that you won't get ticketed.
If you live in Evanston and don't like an aspect of it, work to make the change you want to see. Organize!
Natalie | Evanston, IL