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Moving Forward: Implementation Report, 2010-11

CMAP has released its first annual report on how partners across our region are implementing the GO TO 2040 comprehensive plan. MORE

Livable Communities: Creating a Sense of Place

This theme addresses diverse factors that together shape quality of life in terms of "livability" -- what attracts people to a particular community. MORE

Human Capital: Learning, Working, and Innovating

This theme addresses factors that determine whether our region's economy will thrive due to the availability of skilled workers and a climate in which business creativity can flourish. MORE

Efficient Governance: Achieving Transparency

This theme addresses the need for increased effectiveness of governments in the region and beyond, which is important to meet residents' needs regarding accountability and transparency.MORE

Regional Mobility: Getting Around

This theme addresses the vitality of our region's transportation system, which is crucial for economic prosperity and overall quality of life.MORE

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NEW: Local Technical Assistance Program 2012 Call for Projects and Ideas Exchange Event

Municipalities, counties, multijurisdictional groups, or nongovernmental organizations (in partnership with local government) are encouraged to apply for CMAP staff assistance by responding to the new LTA 2012 Call for Projects (DEADLINE: August 1, 2012). Also, the first LTA Ideas Exchange event will be held on May 24, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For grant assistance, apply to CMAP's Community Planning program, a partnership with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA).
Parking strategies support community livability

CMAP has issued a report on "Parking Strategies to Support Livable Communities." As the report states, parking is among the largest land uses in a community, and it can be an effective tool with which municipalities may promote livability. This is the latest addition to our new web page for model plans, ordinances, and codes, part of the Moving Forward webspace, which is devoted to implementation of GO TO 2040.
FLIP enrichment program for high school students now accepting applications

The 2012-13 application for CMAP's FLIP (Future Leaders In Planning) program is now available. Selected high school students from across the seven counties meet one Saturday per month and go behind the scenes to learn about what keeps the metropolitan Chicago strong. Any freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, or Will is eligible to apply. For more information, contact Ricardo Lopez (rlopez@cmap.illinois.gov or 312-386-8766).
Latest Transportation Reauthorization Updates

CMAP's Policy Updates blog has all the latest information about efforts to pass a federal transportation reauthorization bill. On March 30, 2012, President Obama signed into law a 90-day extension of the current federal transportation reauthorization. The bill contains no policy changes and extends current programs and funding levels through June 30, 2012. Each Friday, the CMAP Weekly Update will recap recent events in this important process.
OECD Territorial Review Assesses Mega-Region's Economy

The Paris-based, international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released an in-depth report on the tri-state area of northeast Illinois, northwest Indiana and southeast Wisconsin. The study was organized by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, with funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and numerous other organizations, including CMAP. See CMAP's Policy Updates blog for a six-part series on the OECD report.
ABC-7 reports on "Interstate Identities"

ABC-7 News reporter Roz Varon's "Interstate Identities" series sheds light on the creation and naming of our region's interstate expressways. Featured prominently in these videos is historian Andy Plummer, formerly of the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS), one of CMAP's predecessor organizations. CMAP has created a web archive of the segments, which aired during the week of February 13-17, 2012.
Local comprehensive planning featured in latest GO TO 2040 video

CMAP has released "Planning Locally for Livability," which highlights the benefits of municipalities' planning comprehensively. The video focuses on plans in development by Blue Island, Campton Hills, and Park Forest with support from the CMAP Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.
Energy Impact Illinois web tools help consumers reduce home energy consumption and costs

Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) has launched a personalized energy calculator and financial resources for Chicago area homeowners to help them make energy efficient improvements to their homes. The tools, located at TheEnergyBills.org, will educate homeowners on their current energy usage, provide information on how to make smart energy efficiency investments and connect them with financial resources to make those investments a reality.
MetroPulse iPhone app offers free, on-the-go regional data

A free MetroPulse iPhone app allows users to view quality-of-life indicator data about the region's counties, municipalities, and Chicago community areas. Read more in this press release. MetroPulse was created by the Regional Indicators Project, a partnership of CMAP and The Chicago Community Trust.