Technical Assistance Providers Directory
Andersonville Development Corporation
Bethel New Life
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
DevCorp North
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program, University of Illinois
Metropolitan Planning Council
Nathalie P. Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
ULI Chicago
Andersonville Development Corporation
5356 N. Clark Street
Second Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60640
(773) 728-7552
(773) 728-6488 (fax)
sdinges@andersonville.org
http://www.andersonvilledevcorp.org/Main Contact for Technical Assistance:Sara Dinges
Program Manager
(773) 728-7552
sdinges@andersonville.org
Other Areas of Technical Assistance:
Land Use: Streetscapes and urban design; Economic Development: Business attraction / retention; Environment and Natural Resources: Green practices in communities, Environment and Natural Resources (other); Other: Sustainable Development, Green practices for businesses
Bethel New Life4950 W. Thomas
Chicago, Illinois 60651
(773) 473-7870
(773) 473-7871 (fax)
sflint@bethelnewlife.org
http://www.bethelnewlife.org/
Main Contact for Technical Assistance:Other Areas of Technical Assistance:Stacey Flint
Project Manager Real Estate Development
(773) 473-7870
(773) 473-7871 (fax)
sflint@bethelnewlife.org Other Areas of Technical Assistance:Land Use: Brownfield and greyfield redevelopment, Infill, Mixed-use (re)development; Transportation: Station area and transit oriented development; Economic Development: Economic Development (other); Environment and Natural Resources: Green practices in communities; Housing: Affordable housing, Prevention of foreclosures, Housing (other)
Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 W. North Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60647
(773) 278-4800
(773) 278-3840 (fax)
info@cnt.org
http://www.cnt.org/
Main Contact for Technical Assistance:
Janice Metzger
Senior Project Manager
(773) 269-4019
(773) 378-4830 (fax)
jan@cnt.org
Other Areas of Technical Assistance:
Land Use: Brownfield and greyfield redevelopment, Infill, Mixed-use re(development), Natural areas and open space; Transportation: Integrating transportation and land use planning, Station area and transit oriented development, Transportation (other); Economic Development: Office market analysis, Residential market analysis, Retail market analysis; Economic Development (Other); Environment and Natural Resources: Green practices in communities, Natural landscaping, Stormwater management, Watershed plans; Housing: Affordable housing; Data/GIS: GIS demographic data, GIS land use data, GIS mapping assistance
Specific Projects:
Public Engagement in Champaign-Urbana
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
Beginning date: 2006
Ending date: 2007
http://ihavemiplan.com/
Description of project:
CNT used its visualization tool, Neighborhood Transopoly®, to engage a diverse group of stakeholders on preferred long-term transportation investments, on behalf of the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District. Over 100 residents representing a variety of interests participated in Neighborhood Transopoly sessions based on two-mile by two-mile maps of local neighborhoods. Neighbohood Transopoly uses standardized, hands-on protocols for recommending specific types of investments, but also offers the public wide latitude to be innovative in reaching their quality of life goals through transportation investments. Transopoly participants work within a constrained budget and must come to consensus across a variety of interests (bicyclists, the disability community, business leaders and parents, for example). Based on the totality of the Champaign-Urbana results, three priority themes were prominent:
• Direct bus service along major arteries
• Bicycle routes
• Street lighting
Contact person for project:
Janice Metzger
Jan@cnt.org
Public Engagement in Northeastern Illinois
Chicago region, Illinois
Beginning date: 2006
Ending date: 2006
http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/sp2030/outreach.aspx
Description of project:
CNT facilitated seven workshops in Northeastern Illinois during the Update of the 2030 Regional Transportation Plan, in partnership with T.Y. Lin. CNT used its visualization tool, Transopoly®, to engage diverse stakeholders on preferred investments. Transopoly participants work with a constrained budget and come to consensus across a variety of interests (e.g., bicyclists, the disability community and business leaders). CMAP requested that CNT customize Transopoly (which ordinarily allows for the broadest expression of priorities) for public engagement for the Update. The custom version allowed the public to express its highest priorities from among themes and capital project recommendations already in the plan. Notable findings from the meetings include: •Strong support for new transit in all parts of the region.
•Support specifically for circumferential lines linking the radial system. •Widespread agreement on the need to “retrofit” existing highways to adapt them to all modes.
Contact person for project:
Janice Metzger
Jan@cnt.org
Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Development Plan
Chicago, Illinois (neighborhood of Logan Square)
Beginning date: 2007
Ending date: 2007
Project website (report): http://www.cnt.org/repository/Milw.Ave.Report.pdf
Description of project:
CNT was asked to join a URS-led team working on a redevelopment plan for Milwaukee Ave. between Western Ave. and California Ave. CNT’s role was to conduct broad outreach and design and conduct a highly participatory visioning meeting. CNT designed a land use planning game based on its innovative Transopoly® tool. CNT worked with community leaders on the neighborhood task force to engage diverse constituencies: young and old, business leaders and bicyclists, neighborhood activists and developers. At the visioning meeting, 60 participants worked in seven groups to develop a vision for the corridor, including types of businesses desired, preferred residential density levels, pedestrian and bicycle improvements and reconfigured parking. In addition to these major themes, the open format and intensive debate allowed collection of many other ideas and recommendations. One of the seven tables was conducted in Spanish so that native Spanish-speakers could fully engage in the process.
Contact person for project:
Janice Metzger
Jan@cnt.org
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation 9 West Hubbard St.
Suite 402
Chicago, Illinois 60610
(312) 427-3325
(312) 427-4907 (fax)
info@biketraffic.org
http://www.biketraffic.org/Main Contact for Technical Assistance:Jody Orlovick
Executive Adminstrative Assistant
(312) 427-3325
(312) 427-4907 (fax)
jody@biketraffic.org Other Areas of Technical Assistance:Land Use: Greenways and trails, Streetscapes and urban design; Transportation: Bicycle and pedestrian planning, Transportation corridor planning, Transportation (other); Environment and Natural Resources: Green practices in communities; Data/GIS: GIS mapping assistance, Data/GIS (other)
Specific Projects:Healthy Streets Projects
Chicago metropolitan region, Illinois
Project website: http://www.healthystreets.org/
Description of project:
Healthy Streets aims to win a balanced transportation environment that more wisely allocates resources and space to encourage walking, bicycling and public transit; and recreates streets to better serve all aspects of community life. Our goal is to make physically active transportation safe, convenient and fun. We believe that Healthy Streets can be created through a coordinated regional campaign that integrates education, marketing, enforcement and street design. We believe that Healthy Streets can be created through a coordinated regional campaign that integrates education, marketing, enforcement and street design. Presently the campaign is comprised of six initiatives: Safe Routes to School, Go Healthy!, Sunday Parkways, Drive With Care, Home Zones, and Complete Streets.
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
233 S. Wacker Drive
Suite 800
Chicago, Illinois 60606
(312) 454-0400
(312) 454-0411 (fax)
info@cmap.illinois.gov
http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/
Main Contact for Technical Assistance:
Jon Hallas, AICP
Associate Planner
(312) 386-8764
(312) 386-8765 (fax)
jhallas@cmap.illinois.gov
Other Areas of Technical Assistance:
Land Use: Brownfield and greyfield redevelopment, Comprehensive plan development / review, Farmland preservation, Greenways and trails, Historic preservation, Infill, Mixed-use (re)development, Natural areas and open space, Streetscapes and urban design, Zoning and smart codes, Land Use (other); Transportation: Bicycle and pedestrian planning, Capital project funding, Circulation and access planning, Financial resources for transportation planning, Implementing human services plans for transit, Integrating transportation and land use planning, Operating project funding, Small area traffic forecasting, Station area and transit oriented development, Transportation corridor planning, Transportation (other); Economic Development: Business attraction / retention, Office market analysis, Residential market analysis, Retail market analysis, Tax-increment financing (TIFs), Economic Development (other); Environment and Natural Resources: Conservation design, Flood protection, Green practices in communities, Local water conservation, Natural landscaping, Stormwater management, Stream and wetland protection, Water quality, Watershed plans, Environment and Natural Resources (other); Housing: Affordable housing, Prevention of foreclosures, Housing (other); Data / GIS: GIS demographic data, GIS land use data, GIS mapping assistance, Interpreting census data, Visualization / 3D modeling, Data / GIS (other)
Specific Projects:
Leadership Workshops
Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, Illinois
Beginning date: 2007
Ending date: 2007
Description of project:
A series of workshops around the region to educate the region about CMAP, engage local leaders in implementing the 2040 Regional Framework Plan, and create new opportunities for involvement in future planning efforts. Stakeholders and staff from local government and community organizations have participate in the workshops in McHenry County, Kane County, Will County, south Cook County, north central and central Cook County and DuPage County to date.
Contact person for project:
Ty Warner, AICP
twarner@cmap.illinois.gov
Community Assessments
Ford Heights, Harvey, Phoenix, Robbins, and Dixmoor, Illinois
Beginning date: 2007
Ending date: 2007
Description of project:
Meeting with municipalities to assess their planning needs.
Contact person for project:
Jon Hallas, AICP
jhallas@cmap.illinois.gov
DevCorp North
1557 W. Howard
Chicago, Illinois 60626
(773) 508-5885
(773) 508-9488 (fax)
info@devcorpnorth.org
http://www.rogers-park.com/
Main Contact for Technical Assistance:
Katrina Balog
Project Coordinator
(773) 508-5885
(773) 508-9488 (fax)
kbalog@devcorpnorth.org
Other Areas of Technical Assistance:
Land Use: Comprehensive plan development / review, Streetscapes and urban design; Economic Development: Business attraction / retention, Retail market analysis, Economic Development (other); Data / GIS: GIS demographic data, Interpreting census data, Other: Community asset mapping
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program, University of Illinois 1101 W. Peabody Dr.
350 NSRC (MC 635)
Urbana, Illinois 61801
(217) 333-6444
(217) 333-8046 (fax)
iisg@uiuc.edu
http://www.iisgcp.org/ Main Contact for Technical Assistance:Martin Jaffe
Environmental Planning Specialist
(312) 996-2178
(312) 996-8933 (fax)
mjaffe@uic.edu Other Areas of Technical Assistance:Land Use: Comprehensive plan development/review, Historic preservation, Natural areas and open space, Zoning and smart codes, Land Use (other); Environment and Natural Resources: Conservation design, Flood protection, Green practices in communities, Local water conservation, Natural landscaping, Stormwater management, Stream and wetland protection, Water quality, Watershed plans; Data/GIS: Data/GIS (other); Other: Aquaculture and fisheries, Environmental education, Ecosystem and invasives management
Metropolitan Planning Council
25 East Washington Street
Suite 1600
Chicago, Illinois 60602
(312) 922-5616
(312) 922-5619 (fax)
info@metroplanning.org
http://www.metroplanning.org/
Main Contact for Technical Assistance:
Joanna Trotter
Manager, Community Building Initiative
(312) 863-6008
jtrotter@metroplanning.org
Other Areas of Technical Assistance:
Land Use: Brownfield and greyfield redevelopment, Comprehensive plan development / review, Farmland preservation, Greenways and trails, Historic preservation, Infill, Mixed-use (re)development, Natural areas and open space, Streetscapes and urban design, Zoning and smart codes, Land Use (other); Transportation: Bicycle and pedestrian planning, Capital project funding, Circulation and access planning, Financial resources for transportation planning, Integrating transportation and land use planning, Station area and transit oriented development, Transportation corridor planning, Transportation (other); Economic Development: Business attraction / retention, Office market analysis, Residential market analysis, Retail market analysis, Tax-increment financing (TIFs), Economic Development (other); Environment and Natural Resources: Environment and Natural Resources (other); Housing: Affordable housing, Prevention of foreclosures, Housing (other)
Nathalie P. Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement 400 S Peoria
Suite 2100
Chicago, Illinois 60607
(312) 996-6674
(312) 996-5766 (fax)
yittazel@uic.edu
http://www.uic.edu/cuppa/voorheesctr/ Main Contact for Technical Assistance:Yittazel Zelalem
Co-Director
(312) 996-6674
yittazel@uic.edu Other Areas of Technical Assistance:Transportation: Station area and transit oriented development; Economic Development: Business attraction/retention, Residential market analysis, Retail market analysis, Tax-increment financing (TIFs); Housing: Affordable housing, Housing (other); Data/GIS: GIS demographic data, Interpreting census data Specific Projects:West Humboldt Park Healthy Communities Initiative
Chicago, Illinois (neighborhood of Humboldt Park)
Beginning date:
Ending date: 2007
Description of project:
Community visioning and strategic planning for a healthy community.
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
245 West Roosevelt Rd., Bldg. 6, Suites 41-43
West Chicago, Illinois 60185
(630) 293-5990
(630) 293-7488 (fax)
info_wsm@ageguide.or
www.ageguide.org
Main Contact for Technical Assistance:Walter Meyers
Manager, Community Planning Division
(630) 293-5990
(630) 293-7488 (fax)
info_wsm@ageguide.org
Other Areas of Technical Assistance:
Land Use: Comprehensive plan development/review, Streetscapes and urban design, Zoning and smart codes, Land Use (other); Transportation: Circulation and access planning, Implementing human services plans for transit, Integrating transportation and land use planning, Transportation (other); Economic Development: Economic Development (other); Environment and Natural: Resources Environment (other); Housing: Affordable housing, Housing (other); Data/GIS: Interpreting census data; Other: The Area Agency on Aging offers assistance to communities to prepare for the increase in the number of older persons. We can share tools, best practices and other resource materials to help make better communities for all ages.
Specific Projects:Livable Communites for All Ages
West Chicago, Illinois
Beginning date: 2008
Ending date: Description of project:
Part of HJR 0016, which requires the Area Agency on Aging to submit a report with recommendations for the planning and development of livable communities for all ages in Illinois to the Illinois General Assembly, the Governor, and local officials by January 1, 2011.
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) 175 W Jackson Blvd
Suite 1550
Chicago, Illinois 60604
(312) 913-3200
(312) 913-3206 (fax)
administrator@rtachicago.org
http://rtachicago.com/programs
Main Contact for Technical Assistance:
Jay Ciavarella
Divison Manager, Special Programs
(312) 913-3252
(312) 913-3206 9fax)
ciavarellaj@rtachicago.org
Other Areas of Technical Assistance:Land Use: Mixed-use (re)development, Land Use (other); Transportation: Capital project funding, Circulation and access planning, Implementing human services plans for transit, Integrating transportation and land use planning, Operating project funding, Station area and transit oriented development, Transportation corridor planning; Economic Development: Office market analysis, Residential market analysis, Retail market analysis; Environment and Natural Resources: Green practices in communities
ULI Chicago
1700 W. Irving Park Rd.
Suite 208
Chicago, Illinois 60613
(773) 549-4972
(773) 472-3076 (fax)
info@ulichicago.org
http://chicago.uli.org
Main Contact for Technical Assistance:
Cindy McSherry
District Council Coordinator
(773) 549-4972
(773) 472-3076 (fax)
info@ulichicago.org
Other Areas of Technical Assistance:
Land Use: Infill, Mixed-use (re)development, Land Use (other); Transportation: Integrating transportation and land use planning; Economic Development: Business attraction/retention, Economic Development (other); Environment and Natural Resources: Conservation design; Housing: Affordable housing, Housing (other); Other: Business district plans, Downtown redevelopment, Market rate housing