In a move that could affect Northwestern's plans to renovate its football stadium, the city of Evanston has asked a judge to remove the stadium's parking lot from consideration by a special committee that debates disputes over the school's land use.
Fallout at Northwestern: What to know about the football hazing scandal, firing of Pat Fitzgerald — and what’s next for the universityThe court request involves a parking lot next to the existing Ryan Field. The lot itself may not be a significant issue, since it likely would remain intact if a new stadium is constructed on the site. But residents have used the site as a springboard to voice other concerns about traffic and noise.to address disputes over the school’s land use.
Fans arrive for a game between Northwestern and Michigan State at Ryan Field in Evanston on Sept. 3, 2021.representatives have saidnot the appropriate forum for such discussions, and officials from the school did not attend the most recent committee meeting in June. The local Most Livable City Association, which opposes the stadium, only learned of the legal filing through the Freedom of Information Act and court documents.
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