Newspaper Boxes discussion

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NEWPAPER BOXES
Discussion

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Existing Locations Map

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Existing Locations
Business 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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Publications
Apartments 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