Technical Assistance Providers Directory
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Metropolitan Planning Council
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
Urban Transportation Center, UIC
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:
Transportation: Bicycle and pedestrian planning, 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); Land Use: Brownfield and greyfield redevelopment, Community visioning, 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); 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)
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:
Transportation: Bicycle and pedestrian planning, 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); Land Use: Brownfield and greyfield development, Community visioning, 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); 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)
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:
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; Land Use: Community visioning, Mixed-use (re)development, Land Use (other); Economic Development: Office market analysis,Residential market analysis, Retail market analysis; Environment and Natural Resources: Green practices in communities
Specific Projects:
Job Access Reverse Commute / New Freedom (JARC/NF)
Six County Region, Illinois
Project website: http://www.rtachicago.com/jarcnf
Description of project:
This program provides funding for operating and capital projects that enhance mobility for older adults, individuals with low incomes, persons with disabilities and addresses reverse commute markets and access to jobs in the region. Additional information and project examples are available on the program webisite.
Innovation, Coordination and Enhancement (ICE)
Six County Region, Illinois
Project website: http://www.rtachicago.com/ice
Description of project:
This program targets operating and capital projects that enhance coordination and integration of public transportation, or that develop and implement innovations to improve the quality and delivery of public transportation. The program is available to units of local government, transportation agencies and the RTA Service Boards. Additional information and project examples can be found on the program website.
Urban Transportation Center, UIC412 S. Peoria St,
Suite 340
Chicago, Illinois 60607
(312) 996-4820
(312) 413-0006 (fax)
vonu-pt@uic.edu
http://www.utc.uic.edu
Main Contact for Technical Assistance:
Piyushimita "Vonu" Thakuriah
Interim Director
vonu-pt@uic.edu
Other Areas of Technical Assistance:
Transportation: Bicycle and pedestrian plans, 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); Environment and Natural Resources: Environment (other); Data/GIS: GIS demographic data, GIS land use data, GIS mapping assistance, Interpreting census data, Visualization/3D modeling, Data/GIS (other)