Sep 13, 2016

Alternative Futures Forum Series

Now in development, ON TO 2050 will be the next comprehensive plan for metropolitan Chicago. As CMAP leads development of ON TO 2050, we are anticipating five Alternative Futures for the region. For each of these macro-level trends, CMAP is researching, analyzing, and asking the public to consider:

What if climate change impacts have intensified by 2050?

What if more people choose walkable, mixed-use communities by 2050?

What if technological innovations enhance transportation by 2050?

What if the economy has been transformed by 2050?

What if public resources are further constrained by 2050?

From April through August 2017, CMAP and its partners hosted monthly ON TO 2050 Alternative Futures Forums, inviting people to imagine challenges and opportunities our region will face by 2050.

Follow #2050BigIdeas on Twitter @onto2050 to add your big ideas for the region's future.

Doing More with Less in 2050

Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. 
Homewood-Flossmoor Auditorium, 2010 N. Chestnut Rd., Homewood, IL
 

The opportunity to move up the economic ladder has been a cornerstone of the American Dream, yet research shows that fewer than 50 percent of Millennials will make more money than their parents do.  Unequal access to education, employment, and critical resources is preventing some individuals from realizing their full potential—and, ultimately, limiting the region's growth and competitiveness.  How can metropolitan Chicago adapt to ensure that the American Dream is obtainable here, and that our economy is thriving between now and 2050?

This forum was co-sponsored by Cook County, the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, Southwest Conference of Mayors, and Will County Governmental League.

MODERATOR
Alden Loury, Director of Research and Evaluation, Metropolitan Planning Council

PANELISTS
Dr. Lazaro Lopez, Chair, Illinois Community College Board 
Marie Trzupek Lynch, CEO and President, Skills for Chicagoland's Future
Bhash Mazumder, Senior Economist and Research Advisor and Director, Chicago Census Research Data Center, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

This event was approved for 1.5 CM credits through the American Planning Association-Chicago Metro Section.

The Future of Economic Opportunity

Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville, IL

In 2050, resources to fund infrastructure and vital public services at all levels of government – federal, state, and local – are likely to be diminished.  Governments need to develop new revenue sources and adopt creative solutions to continue providing the services their residents expect.  How will the region and its municipalities respond in order to balance what they have with what they need by 2050?  And what can be done to give the region the best chance at success? 

This forum was co-sponsored by the Lake County Municipal League, McHenry County Council of Governments, and Northwest Municipal Conference.

MODERATOR
Kerry Lester, Columnist and Senior Writer, Daily Herald

PANELISTS
John S. Gates Jr., Chairman and CEO, PortaeCo, LLC
The Honorable Leon Rockingham, Mayor, North Chicago
Megan McKenna, Executive Director, Mano a Mano Resource Center
Paula Wolff, Director, Illinois Justice Project

The Libertyville Civic Center is a short walk from the Libertyville Station of the Milwaukee District North Metra line.  If you are traveling from downtown Chicago to Libertyville, outbound options include the 1:35 p.m. and 2:35 p.m. trains departing from Union Station.  Following the event, trains from Libertyville to Chicago depart at 7:49 p.m. and 8:26 p.m.  Numerous dining options are available in downtown Libertyville near the Metra station.  The Civic Center is also accessible via the #574 Pace bus, and free parking is available at the parking structure on the southeast corner of Brainerd and Church.

The Libertyville Civic Center is ADA accessible.  If you require a reasonable accommodation to attend, please contact Katanya Raby-Henry at khenry@cmap.illinois.gov or 312-386-8628.

This event is approved for 1.5 CM credits through the American Planning Association-Chicago Metro Section.

Harnessing Technology for Future Mobility

Thursday, June 22, 2017, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. 
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), 3201 S. State St., McCormick Tribune Campus Center, Chicago, IL 
 
From canals to railroads to highways, transportation technology has reshaped the Chicago region many times over.  We are once again at a moment when new technologies and information, such as ride sharing and automation, are changing how people get around, and how and where they live.  As transportation technology rapidly evolves, how will we harness it to improve our lives, local communities, and the region's economy?
 
This forum was co-sponsored by the Illinois Institute of Technology.
 
 

MODERATOR
Andrea Hanis, Editor, Blue Sky Innovation, Chicago Tribune

PANELISTS
Marshall Brown, Associate Professor, IIT College of Architecture
David Strickland, Partner, Venable LLP
Karen Tamley, Commissioner, Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

The IIT McCormick Tribune Campus Center is accessible from the CTA Sox-35th St. Red Line stop and the 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Green Line stop, as well as the #1, #4, #24, #29, and #31 bus routes.  The Rock Island Metra stops nearby at the 35th Street "Lou" Jones station.  A Divvy station is located at State Street and 33rd Street.

The IIT McCormick Tribune Campus Center is ADA accessible.  If you require a reasonable accommodation to attend, please contact Cindy Cambray at ccambray@cmap.illinois.govor 312-386-8748.

This event is approved for 1.5 CM credits through the American Planning Association-Chicago Metro Section.

Where We'll Live in 2050

Thursday, May 4, 2017, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. 
Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S. Michigan Ave., Lecture Hall, Chicago, IL
 
In recent decades, people in cities and suburbs have increasingly chosen to live in walkable communities with nearby places to shop, work and play. This has already begun transforming the fabric and character of many city neighborhoods and suburban downtowns. If the trend continues, how will our region look in 2050? How can communities adapt to and benefit from this trend? And how can livable communities be made attainable for everyone in the region, regardless of income, race, or national origin? 
 
This forum was co-sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) and was presented as part of their monthly Design Dialogues series, which explores the latest issues and projects affecting Chicago.
MODERATOR
Geoffrey Baer, Producer/Host, WTTW Channel 11
 
PANELISTS 
Tom Kirschbraun, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle
Linda Searl, Principal, Searl Lamaster Howe Architects
Joanna Trotter, Senior Program Officer, The Chicago Community Trust
 
The Chicago Architecture Foundation is accessible through CTA bus routes #1, #3, #4, #6, #7, #26, #28, #126, #132, #143, #147, and #J14.  The Van Buren Metra station and the Adams\Wabash CTA station are nearby.  Parking is available in the Grant Park South Garage.  Divvy stations are located at State and Van Buren streets, as well as at Michigan Avenue and Congress Parkway. 
 

Thriving in a Changing Climate

Thursday, April 6, 2017 
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr., South Gallery, Chicago, IL
 
The climate is changing.  Already, northeastern Illinois is experiencing heavier rains, longer droughts, and more frequent heat waves due to rising average temperatures.  By 2050, our climate will differ from today's in fundamental ways, forcing us to rethink the way we build infrastructure, neighborhoods, and cities.  How can we prepare for this future in a way that protects our property values and natural resources and preserves a high quality of life for our region?  And how can we ensure that these strategies work for everyone? 
 
This forum was co-sponsored by the Chicago Academy of Sciences/Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, which on March 25 will debut its latest exhibit, "Our House: Rethinking Home in a Changing Climate." Discover how scientists and architects are designing homes that withstand the effects of our changing climate, reduce our environmental impact, and support natural habitat for plants and animals.
MODERATOR
Michael Hawthorne, Investigative Reporter, Chicago Tribune
 
PANELISTS 
Thomas A. Wall, Infrastructure and Preparedness Analyst, Risk and Infrastructure Science Center, Argonne National Laboratory
Kim Wasserman-Nieto, Executive Director, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization
Karen Weigert, Senior Fellow for Global Cities, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
 
The museum is accessible through CTA bus routes #76, #151, and #156.  Free parking is available on Cannon and Stockton drives.  A flat-rate lot maintained by the Chicago Park District is located at 2431 N. Cannon Dr.  A Divvy station is located in front of the museum on Cannon Drive, just north of Fullerton Avenue.
 
 
 
 

Closer to Home: Creating a Balanced Regional Housing Supply by 2050

February 28, 2017
9:00 to 10:30 a.m. -- check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., program at 9:00 a.m.
Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), 140 S. Dearborn St., Suite 1400, Chicago

When residents can choose from a variety of housing types and prices, it increases their access to jobs, shortens commute times, and reduces the number of people struggling with the cost of living. Yet, for local officials, defining and creating a balanced housing supply poses many substantial obstacles. What are the strategies that have proven most successful? How will long-term socioeconomic and demographic trends affect the types of housing people want? Join us for a discussion about how to create housing options that will meet the needs of residents in the Chicago region by 2050. 

MODERATOR
Mary Ellen Podmolik, Associate Managing Editor/Business, Chicago Tribune

PANELISTS
Nancy Firfer, Senior Advisor, Metropolitan Planning Council
Zach Lowe, Founder and Principal, Residential Planning Partners
Mary Ellen Tamasy, President, Lake County Residential Development Corporation

MPC is accessible via the CTA Red Line (Monroe) and Blue Line (Monroe), as well as the 22, 24, 36, 62, and 151 bus routes. A Divvy station is located on the southwest corner of Adams and Dearborn streets.
 
 

Reimagine Our Region for 2050

June 20, 2016
Co-hosted by CMAP and The Chicago Community Trust, at the Stony Island Arts Bank (6760 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago)

How will our region look in 2050?  Plan to join the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and The Chicago Community Trust to Reimagine Our Region for 2050 and kick off the ON TO 2050 Big Ideas Forums with four of the region's thought leaders sharing their creative visions for the future. 

MODERATOR
Terry Mazany, The Chicago Community Trust

PANELISTS
Gia Biagi, Studio Gang
Charlie Catlett, Argonne National Laboratory and the Urban Center for Computation and Data
Theaster Gates Jr., Rebuild Foundation and the University of Chicago

Have we reached peak driving? Planning for future travel in the Chicago region

September 22, 2016
1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Northwestern University McCormick Foundation Center Forum, 1870 Campus Dr., Evanston, IL

After a half-century of increases in car ownership, solo auto commuting, and roadway congestion across the Chicago region, the last decade has seen auto use stall or decline according to most measures. Have we truly passed "peak driving," or did recent economic conditions merely hit the pause button? CMAP and the Northwestern University Transportation Center invite you to a panel in which transportation experts will discuss this question and its implications for planning, policy, and infrastructure decisions through 2050.

MODERATOR
Sarah Jindra, Transportation Reporter, WGN-TV

PANELISTS
Hani Mahmassani, Director, Northwestern University Transportation Center
Jacky Grimshaw, Vice President for Policy, Center for Neighborhood Technology
John Oliveri, 21st Century Transportation Campaign Director, U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG)

Designing the Future: Gen X and Millennials in 2050

October 27, 2016
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
University of Illinois at Chicago

By 2050, metropolitan Chicago's senior population is expected to double. How will this demographic shift reshape our communities and the lifestyles of seniors and non-seniors alike? How will aging in place be different for the seniors of tomorrow -- Gen X and Millennials -- than for seniors today? CMAP and the Lifetime Communities Collaborative invite you to a panel discussion featuring experts in technology, design, and development who will discuss how their fields are preparing for the "age wave," and how seniors of every race, ethnicity, or income can live well in the coming decades.

MODERATOR
Janet Smith, associate professor, University of Illinois at Chicago and Co-Director of the Nathalie P. Voorhees Center
 
PANELISTS
Shelley Stern Grach, director of civic engagement Chicago, Microsoft
Matthew Phillips, executive vice president, Senior Lifestyle
Heidi Wang, associate principal, Worn Jerabek Wiltse Architects, and AIA Design for Aging Co-Chair
 

Development at the Edge: The Future of Regional Urbanization

December 6, 2016
4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora
 
Join CMAP for a panel discussion of one of the oldest and most contentious topics facing the Chicago region: the on-going expansion of our urbanized area.
 
Between 2001-15, approximately 140,000 acres of agricultural and natural lands in metropolitan Chicago were developed, coinciding with a population shift away from the region's core.  Conversion of greenfields provides housing, jobs, and economic activity, but it can result in negative environmental impacts, the loss of rural character, and disinvestment in older communities that are losing population.  Meanwhile, the cost of providing services and maintaining infrastructure continues to rise.  Can we as a region afford to continue this suburbanization?  Should we?  

PANELISTS
Carolyn Schofield, McHenry County Board and CMAP Board Member
Chuck Marohn, Founder and President of Strong Towns
Collete English Dixon, Managing Principal, Libra Investments Group, LLC
Curt Paddock, Director, Will County Land Use Department
 

This forum is presented in partnership with Kane County and the Illinois chapter of the American Planning Association. 

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Sep 13, 2016

Alternative Futures Forum Series

Now in development, ON TO 2050 will be the next comprehensive plan for metropolitan Chicago. As CMAP leads development of ON TO 2050, we are anticipating five Alternative Futures for the region. For each of these macro-level trends, CMAP is researching, analyzing, and asking the public to consider:

What if climate change impacts have intensified by 2050?

What if more people choose walkable, mixed-use communities by 2050?

What if technological innovations enhance transportation by 2050?

What if the economy has been transformed by 2050?

What if public resources are further constrained by 2050?

From April through August 2017, CMAP and its partners hosted monthly ON TO 2050 Alternative Futures Forums, inviting people to imagine challenges and opportunities our region will face by 2050.

Follow #2050BigIdeas on Twitter @onto2050 to add your big ideas for the region's future.

Doing More with Less in 2050

Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. 
Homewood-Flossmoor Auditorium, 2010 N. Chestnut Rd., Homewood, IL
 

The opportunity to move up the economic ladder has been a cornerstone of the American Dream, yet research shows that fewer than 50 percent of Millennials will make more money than their parents do.  Unequal access to education, employment, and critical resources is preventing some individuals from realizing their full potential—and, ultimately, limiting the region's growth and competitiveness.  How can metropolitan Chicago adapt to ensure that the American Dream is obtainable here, and that our economy is thriving between now and 2050?

This forum was co-sponsored by Cook County, the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, Southwest Conference of Mayors, and Will County Governmental League.

MODERATOR
Alden Loury, Director of Research and Evaluation, Metropolitan Planning Council

PANELISTS
Dr. Lazaro Lopez, Chair, Illinois Community College Board 
Marie Trzupek Lynch, CEO and President, Skills for Chicagoland's Future
Bhash Mazumder, Senior Economist and Research Advisor and Director, Chicago Census Research Data Center, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

This event was approved for 1.5 CM credits through the American Planning Association-Chicago Metro Section.

The Future of Economic Opportunity

Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville, IL

In 2050, resources to fund infrastructure and vital public services at all levels of government – federal, state, and local – are likely to be diminished.  Governments need to develop new revenue sources and adopt creative solutions to continue providing the services their residents expect.  How will the region and its municipalities respond in order to balance what they have with what they need by 2050?  And what can be done to give the region the best chance at success? 

This forum was co-sponsored by the Lake County Municipal League, McHenry County Council of Governments, and Northwest Municipal Conference.

MODERATOR
Kerry Lester, Columnist and Senior Writer, Daily Herald

PANELISTS
John S. Gates Jr., Chairman and CEO, PortaeCo, LLC
The Honorable Leon Rockingham, Mayor, North Chicago
Megan McKenna, Executive Director, Mano a Mano Resource Center
Paula Wolff, Director, Illinois Justice Project

The Libertyville Civic Center is a short walk from the Libertyville Station of the Milwaukee District North Metra line.  If you are traveling from downtown Chicago to Libertyville, outbound options include the 1:35 p.m. and 2:35 p.m. trains departing from Union Station.  Following the event, trains from Libertyville to Chicago depart at 7:49 p.m. and 8:26 p.m.  Numerous dining options are available in downtown Libertyville near the Metra station.  The Civic Center is also accessible via the #574 Pace bus, and free parking is available at the parking structure on the southeast corner of Brainerd and Church.

The Libertyville Civic Center is ADA accessible.  If you require a reasonable accommodation to attend, please contact Katanya Raby-Henry at khenry@cmap.illinois.gov or 312-386-8628.

This event is approved for 1.5 CM credits through the American Planning Association-Chicago Metro Section.

Harnessing Technology for Future Mobility

Thursday, June 22, 2017, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. 
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), 3201 S. State St., McCormick Tribune Campus Center, Chicago, IL 
 
From canals to railroads to highways, transportation technology has reshaped the Chicago region many times over.  We are once again at a moment when new technologies and information, such as ride sharing and automation, are changing how people get around, and how and where they live.  As transportation technology rapidly evolves, how will we harness it to improve our lives, local communities, and the region's economy?
 
This forum was co-sponsored by the Illinois Institute of Technology.
 
 

MODERATOR
Andrea Hanis, Editor, Blue Sky Innovation, Chicago Tribune

PANELISTS
Marshall Brown, Associate Professor, IIT College of Architecture
David Strickland, Partner, Venable LLP
Karen Tamley, Commissioner, Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

The IIT McCormick Tribune Campus Center is accessible from the CTA Sox-35th St. Red Line stop and the 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Green Line stop, as well as the #1, #4, #24, #29, and #31 bus routes.  The Rock Island Metra stops nearby at the 35th Street "Lou" Jones station.  A Divvy station is located at State Street and 33rd Street.

The IIT McCormick Tribune Campus Center is ADA accessible.  If you require a reasonable accommodation to attend, please contact Cindy Cambray at ccambray@cmap.illinois.govor 312-386-8748.

This event is approved for 1.5 CM credits through the American Planning Association-Chicago Metro Section.

Where We'll Live in 2050

Thursday, May 4, 2017, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. 
Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S. Michigan Ave., Lecture Hall, Chicago, IL
 
In recent decades, people in cities and suburbs have increasingly chosen to live in walkable communities with nearby places to shop, work and play. This has already begun transforming the fabric and character of many city neighborhoods and suburban downtowns. If the trend continues, how will our region look in 2050? How can communities adapt to and benefit from this trend? And how can livable communities be made attainable for everyone in the region, regardless of income, race, or national origin? 
 
This forum was co-sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) and was presented as part of their monthly Design Dialogues series, which explores the latest issues and projects affecting Chicago.
MODERATOR
Geoffrey Baer, Producer/Host, WTTW Channel 11
 
PANELISTS 
Tom Kirschbraun, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle
Linda Searl, Principal, Searl Lamaster Howe Architects
Joanna Trotter, Senior Program Officer, The Chicago Community Trust
 
The Chicago Architecture Foundation is accessible through CTA bus routes #1, #3, #4, #6, #7, #26, #28, #126, #132, #143, #147, and #J14.  The Van Buren Metra station and the Adams\Wabash CTA station are nearby.  Parking is available in the Grant Park South Garage.  Divvy stations are located at State and Van Buren streets, as well as at Michigan Avenue and Congress Parkway. 
 

Thriving in a Changing Climate

Thursday, April 6, 2017 
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr., South Gallery, Chicago, IL
 
The climate is changing.  Already, northeastern Illinois is experiencing heavier rains, longer droughts, and more frequent heat waves due to rising average temperatures.  By 2050, our climate will differ from today's in fundamental ways, forcing us to rethink the way we build infrastructure, neighborhoods, and cities.  How can we prepare for this future in a way that protects our property values and natural resources and preserves a high quality of life for our region?  And how can we ensure that these strategies work for everyone? 
 
This forum was co-sponsored by the Chicago Academy of Sciences/Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, which on March 25 will debut its latest exhibit, "Our House: Rethinking Home in a Changing Climate." Discover how scientists and architects are designing homes that withstand the effects of our changing climate, reduce our environmental impact, and support natural habitat for plants and animals.
MODERATOR
Michael Hawthorne, Investigative Reporter, Chicago Tribune
 
PANELISTS 
Thomas A. Wall, Infrastructure and Preparedness Analyst, Risk and Infrastructure Science Center, Argonne National Laboratory
Kim Wasserman-Nieto, Executive Director, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization
Karen Weigert, Senior Fellow for Global Cities, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
 
The museum is accessible through CTA bus routes #76, #151, and #156.  Free parking is available on Cannon and Stockton drives.  A flat-rate lot maintained by the Chicago Park District is located at 2431 N. Cannon Dr.  A Divvy station is located in front of the museum on Cannon Drive, just north of Fullerton Avenue.
 
 
 
 

Closer to Home: Creating a Balanced Regional Housing Supply by 2050

February 28, 2017
9:00 to 10:30 a.m. -- check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., program at 9:00 a.m.
Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), 140 S. Dearborn St., Suite 1400, Chicago

When residents can choose from a variety of housing types and prices, it increases their access to jobs, shortens commute times, and reduces the number of people struggling with the cost of living. Yet, for local officials, defining and creating a balanced housing supply poses many substantial obstacles. What are the strategies that have proven most successful? How will long-term socioeconomic and demographic trends affect the types of housing people want? Join us for a discussion about how to create housing options that will meet the needs of residents in the Chicago region by 2050. 

MODERATOR
Mary Ellen Podmolik, Associate Managing Editor/Business, Chicago Tribune

PANELISTS
Nancy Firfer, Senior Advisor, Metropolitan Planning Council
Zach Lowe, Founder and Principal, Residential Planning Partners
Mary Ellen Tamasy, President, Lake County Residential Development Corporation

MPC is accessible via the CTA Red Line (Monroe) and Blue Line (Monroe), as well as the 22, 24, 36, 62, and 151 bus routes. A Divvy station is located on the southwest corner of Adams and Dearborn streets.
 
 

Reimagine Our Region for 2050

June 20, 2016
Co-hosted by CMAP and The Chicago Community Trust, at the Stony Island Arts Bank (6760 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago)

How will our region look in 2050?  Plan to join the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and The Chicago Community Trust to Reimagine Our Region for 2050 and kick off the ON TO 2050 Big Ideas Forums with four of the region's thought leaders sharing their creative visions for the future. 

MODERATOR
Terry Mazany, The Chicago Community Trust

PANELISTS
Gia Biagi, Studio Gang
Charlie Catlett, Argonne National Laboratory and the Urban Center for Computation and Data
Theaster Gates Jr., Rebuild Foundation and the University of Chicago

Have we reached peak driving? Planning for future travel in the Chicago region

September 22, 2016
1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Northwestern University McCormick Foundation Center Forum, 1870 Campus Dr., Evanston, IL

After a half-century of increases in car ownership, solo auto commuting, and roadway congestion across the Chicago region, the last decade has seen auto use stall or decline according to most measures. Have we truly passed "peak driving," or did recent economic conditions merely hit the pause button? CMAP and the Northwestern University Transportation Center invite you to a panel in which transportation experts will discuss this question and its implications for planning, policy, and infrastructure decisions through 2050.

MODERATOR
Sarah Jindra, Transportation Reporter, WGN-TV

PANELISTS
Hani Mahmassani, Director, Northwestern University Transportation Center
Jacky Grimshaw, Vice President for Policy, Center for Neighborhood Technology
John Oliveri, 21st Century Transportation Campaign Director, U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG)

Designing the Future: Gen X and Millennials in 2050

October 27, 2016
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
University of Illinois at Chicago

By 2050, metropolitan Chicago's senior population is expected to double. How will this demographic shift reshape our communities and the lifestyles of seniors and non-seniors alike? How will aging in place be different for the seniors of tomorrow -- Gen X and Millennials -- than for seniors today? CMAP and the Lifetime Communities Collaborative invite you to a panel discussion featuring experts in technology, design, and development who will discuss how their fields are preparing for the "age wave," and how seniors of every race, ethnicity, or income can live well in the coming decades.

MODERATOR
Janet Smith, associate professor, University of Illinois at Chicago and Co-Director of the Nathalie P. Voorhees Center
 
PANELISTS
Shelley Stern Grach, director of civic engagement Chicago, Microsoft
Matthew Phillips, executive vice president, Senior Lifestyle
Heidi Wang, associate principal, Worn Jerabek Wiltse Architects, and AIA Design for Aging Co-Chair
 

Development at the Edge: The Future of Regional Urbanization

December 6, 2016
4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora
 
Join CMAP for a panel discussion of one of the oldest and most contentious topics facing the Chicago region: the on-going expansion of our urbanized area.
 
Between 2001-15, approximately 140,000 acres of agricultural and natural lands in metropolitan Chicago were developed, coinciding with a population shift away from the region's core.  Conversion of greenfields provides housing, jobs, and economic activity, but it can result in negative environmental impacts, the loss of rural character, and disinvestment in older communities that are losing population.  Meanwhile, the cost of providing services and maintaining infrastructure continues to rise.  Can we as a region afford to continue this suburbanization?  Should we?  

PANELISTS
Carolyn Schofield, McHenry County Board and CMAP Board Member
Chuck Marohn, Founder and President of Strong Towns
Collete English Dixon, Managing Principal, Libra Investments Group, LLC
Curt Paddock, Director, Will County Land Use Department
 

This forum is presented in partnership with Kane County and the Illinois chapter of the American Planning Association. 

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