The Mather is considered by many to be in the best location in all of Chicagoland. In fact, a recent survey of older adults living in and around Evanston ranked location as the most important consideration when making a decision to move to The Mather. Enjoy convenient access to a host of Evanston services and amenities using a primary mode of transportation-your feet!

• 35+ restaurants within four square blocks
• Banks, places of worship, hair salons, florists, medical/dental offices, specialty clothing stores, grocery stores, parks, hotels, train stations, coffee shops, chocolatiers, and other interesting and eclectic services
• Numerous recreational, cultural, and entertainment venues, including:
  • Northwestern University
  • Music Institute of Chicago
  • Evanston Library
  • Evanston Farmers' Market
  • Dawes Park
  • Merrick Rose Garden
  • Shakespeare Garden
  • Rotary International Headquarters
  • The Woman's Club of Evanston
  • Evanston Historical Society
  • Annual festivals, including Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, Evanston's Ethnic Arts Festival, Custer's Last Stand Festival, and Fountain Square Arts Festival
  • Downtown Chicago is a short car or train ride away, with Metra and CTA "L" train stations just three blocks from The Mather

The Mather Information & Design Centre
1622 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 492.7400
Interactive Map/Directions

The Mather will open in 2009 at 425 Davis Street and in 2011 at 450 Davis Street.