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Criteria for designation
To be considered for the Legacy Business Alliance, a business or non-profit organization must meet the following criteria and provide substantive written narrative describing the business’ history, unique characteristics, and contribution to the City’s living heritage.
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The business has operated in Evanston for a minimum of twenty years.
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The business or non-profit has demonstrated a significant historic, economic, cultural, or social contribution to a population or community, neighborhood, or the City.
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The business or non profit commits to retaining its identified distinctive physical characteristics and business traditions which contribute to its identity.
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