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CMAP's work plan includes assessing the impacts of and providing planning guidance on Developments of Regional Importance (DRIs). The DRI process provides an opportunity for regional partners to comprehensively assess the regional implications of large-scale development proposals, reconcile regional priorities associated with these proposals and coordinate independent actions in support of regional goals. Examining these impacts from the regional perspective offers an opportunity to align projects and create consistency with regional plans and programs.
The Illinois Legislature specifically enabled CMAP in this area under Section 47 of Illinois Public Act 095-0677.
It is CMAP's intent to review development proposals that have the possibility of introducing widespread regional impacts to the daily activities of significant numbers of people or to the natural environment. Of particular concern are characteristics of proposals that may have impacts beyond the jurisdiction of the permitting agency (e.g. municipal zoning, county stormwater, state transportation departments). At the same time, it is not CMAP's intent to usurp the due authority of permitting agencies or unnecessarily delay a proposed development with a review of questionable relevance or value.
This DRI process was originally put in place for a two-year trial period by CMAP, from August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2011. At its meeting on August 10, 2011, the CMAP Board determined that the process should continue for two more years. For more infomation on how the DRI process was developed, please follow the link Developments of Regional Importance (DRI) Process.
