Park space is a precious commodity in Evanston, where much of the lake is given over to Northwestern and private homeowners. Col. James Pritzker wants to buy 2.5 acres of park next to Lighthouse Beach that includes the Harley-Clarke Mansion and build a 57-room boutique hotel with underground parking for 200 cars, and Evanston City Council is hearing him out. Col. Pritzker is fast becoming the region's most paradoxical investor, restoring vulnerable historic treasures while indulging a fetish for parking garages. Wanna speak up on this plan? Attend tonight's 7:30pm Council meeting or sign the petition. [NoParkSale.org, previously, photo via official Facebook page]
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