Teska Associates, Inc. | Evanston ADU Guidebook

A User-Friendly Homeowner’s Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units in the City of Evanston

Evanston, IL

Project Highlights

Worked with clients to present zoning regulation in clear and concise manner
Illustrate key zoning regulations related to accessory dwelling units and parking
Showcase ADU costs, needs, and process in infographic format
Highlight housing needs / preferences based on life stage (young couples, families, empty nesters, seniors, etc.)

The City of Evanston hired Teska to design a guidebook that summarizes the City’s new, more flexible zoning regulations that make it easier than ever to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Evanston. The goal of this project was to create a user-friendly guide that explores a variety of topics, including: what are ADUs, why should residents consider ADUs, the different types of ADUs, and regulations to know about when considering an ADU.

This guide was developed through a partnership between the City of Evanston, the Evanston Development Cooperative (EDC), and funded by a grant from AARP.

"We greatly appreciated Teska's attention to detail and thoughtfulness as we collaborated on a final version of Evanston's Guide to ADUs. Teska's combination of graphic design skills and urban planning knowledge proved to be an ideal fit for our project.”

- Robinson Markus | Vice President, Evanston Development Cooperative

Cover Image from Evanston ADU Guidebook
Example graphic from the guidebook showing key zoning regulations related to ADUs
Example graphic from the guidebook showing key zoning regulations related to ADU parking
Example graphic from the guidebook that illustrates the city’s process for approving ADUs