Construction update from the Central Street Consortium

Construction crews have been busy at the new Ryan Field, continuing work to lower the gradient to the future field height, reinforce the surrounding area and pour concrete foundations.

Mass excavation will near completion in the coming month, resulting in fewer trucks and less dust around the job site. Installation of earth retention system sheeting anchors also continues, wrapping up in early October.

Installation of underground utilities is set to begin in September, and concrete foundations will continue to be poured throughout the footprint of the future building.

Questions or concerns?

Northwestern and the Central Street Consortium, in coordination with the City of Evanston, are committed to maintaining a responsive and robust channel of communication with the community throughout the process to Rebuild Ryan Field. Visit the Ryan Field website to explore several ways to ask questions and stay informed about upcoming milestones, including weekly updates on construction milestones. Stay up-to-date on all Evanston construction projects and events on the City of Evanston website.

Photo credit: Central Street Consortium/Sept. 2, 2024

Mass excavation at the new Ryan Field is nearly complete, which will mean fewer trucks and less dust at the job site in the coming month.

Vehicle washing vouchers for nearby residents

The Central Street Consortium is exploring partnerships with local car washes to provide vouchers to neighbors who live in close proximity to the project. Nearby residents who would like more information about the program may submit a request online. 

Read about additional resources available to support residents during construction on the Rebuild Ryan Field website.

Follow us on Instagram

Follow the Central Street Consortium on Instagram @centralstreetconsortium to see the job site through the eyes of the construction crew. Meet the team, find project updates, community events and more.

Upcoming events

The Central Street Consortium regularly hosts events to engage the Evanston community in the project to rebuild Ryan Field and to learn more about careers in the construction industry. 

Join us for office hours at our new location

The Central Street Consortium is moving office hours closer to the project site to be more accessible to stadium neighbors. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 18, a member of the team will be at the will-call ticket office in Welsh-Ryan Arena at 2705 Ashland Ave. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. Neighbors are welcome to come chat about special programs and construction career opportunities and to learn more about local businesses.

CSC representatives also will be available from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. each Wednesday at the CSC Resource Center at 1910 Greenwood Ave. in Evanston. 

Pre-bid meeting: Interior finishes
September 17, 8:00 AM
Join our virtual pre-bid meeting to learn about upcoming contracting opportunities related to interior finishes at the new Ryan Field. Members of the team will explain and answer questions about the bidding process, timelines and requirements and share insights on how minority and women-owned businesses can participate.

Evanston happy hour and open house
September 18, 5:30 PM
Firehouse Grill at 750 Chicago Ave., Evanston --- Join us for an exclusive Evanston happy hour and open house to connect with Evanston neighbors and the Rebuild Ryan Field construction team. This special event is designed to help residents expand their networks and engage with key players who are seeking to employ and contract with the local community.

Turner School of Construction Management
October 10, 4:00 PM
The Trade Collective at 1910 Greenwood Ave., Evanston --- Participate in a free program designed to prepare diverse, women-owned, veteran/disabled, LGBTQ and small business contractors for future business opportunities. Gain insights and meaningful tools to help you target your business for quality and growth while developing strategic business relationships. The program runs from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each Thursday from Oct. 10 through Nov. 21. Each class is unique and taught by some of the best professionals in the construction industry. Turner School of Construction Management is the oldest community outreach program in Turner's history, and we want you to be a part of it.