Downtown Evanston is the Downtown Association for Evanston. Our goal is to assist in the vitality and vibrancy of Evanston's downtown and we have been doing so since 1987. Located steps from the shores of Lake Michigan, we connect Chicago to the North Shore. Our global food scene, rooftop bars with a view, and world-class arts and entertainment are ripe for (re)discovery. We’ve got Fountain Square, indie bookstores, world headquarters, and Northwestern University right here in our backyard. Made accessible by transit, Downtown Evanston is where people come together—day and night—to celebrate a brighter, bolder future.