Evanston Marina

Initial Appraisal Documentation

This website contains all analytical documents prepared for the Evanston Marina Initial Appraisal, which was commissioned by the City of Evanston in 2003, and completed in April, 2004.

All referenced documents are in PDF format, and easily be inspected on-line or downloaded and printed if desired. The documents are as follows:

• Survey of Demand, Marina Slips includes all survey research methodology, the survey questionnaire, responses to each question, commentary and conclusions. The estimated demand for a facility in Evanston was based upon this survey.
• Attitudinal / Perceptions Survey of Evanston Residents includes all survey research methodology, the survey questionnaire, responses to each question, commentary and conclusions.
• Preliminary Appraisal Report is a top-line summary of all issues and concerns identified as priority items for consideration by the City of Evanston. It is similar to an executive summary in scope and depth.
• Traffic Impact Analysis and Evaluation is a quantitative study undertaken by Northwestern University to identify the traffic impacts associated with the increased level of traffic associated with marina use.
• Investigation of Selected Environmental Issues is a survey of literature and programs from throughout the United States that are topical insofar as environmental impacts of marinas and boaters are concerned.
• PowerPoint Presentation to City of Evanston, April 22 provides a top-line summary of findings, conclusions and recommendations from the Chicago District Corps of Engineers to its client, the City of Evanston.

After reviewing the documents, if you have any questions you would like addressed, or comments you would like to be included in the Evanston Marina Project File, please e-mail lrc-evanstonmarina@usace.army.mil. We will make every effort to provide you with a timely response.

Please note: Due to funding limitations, we will not be able to accept telephonic inquiries.