This Evanston Environmental Equity Investigation (EEI) advances the Environmental Justice Resolution by deepening an understanding of environmental justice issues present in Evanston today. Physical, economic, and social systems are interconnected and can unintentionally shift environmental equity. This work builds upon Evanston’s long-standing climate, justice, and equity efforts that have made the community more sustainable and inclusive. The timeline that follows highlights key past initiatives that have informed this investigation.