The Bureau of Capital Planning and Engineering (CPE) oversees and manages the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for all infrastructure owned by the City of Evanston.  This includes projects for streets, water main, sewer, transportation, parks, buildings and water treatment and storage.  Engineering work is completed by in-house staff as well as by consulting firms managed by project managers and includes studies, planning, design, and construction oversight. 

Neighborhood  Infrastructure Improvement Programs 

The bureau manages several programs that work with residents to provide improvements to neighborhood infrastructure, such as speed humps/bumps and public sidewalks.  If you have a concern about your local infrastructure, please the Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvement Programs page for more information.

Capital Improvement Program Project Information

The City Council approves a Capital Improvement Program each year as part of the annual budget.  For information on ongoing projects included in the CIP, please visit the CIP Project Information page for project specific information.

Engineering Plans and Reports

The bureau has developed plans and reports that are used to report the condition of existing infrastructure and/or make recommendations to guide future capital improvements.

Engineering Reference Information

The bureau maintains maps and survey information. 

Report an Issue/ Ask a Question

To report an issue or get further information, please contact the City of Evanston 311 system at 847-448-4311.