Currently, CMAP is working on multiple Local Technical Assistance (LTA) projects that concern Lake County.

A Sustainable, Local Food System in Lake County
Lake County provides a high quality of life for its residents, with urban centers, rural communities, and ecologically diverse natural areas. Development pressure to accommodate its growing population is often at odds with preservation of its open space, much of which is agricultural land. In an effort to adapt to changing trends and conditions in the agricultural sector, a group of nonprofit, public, and private partners throughout Lake County have joined together to explore the potential for a more sustainable food system in the county. Headed by Conserve Lake County -- a countywide land trust and a leader in conservation -- this dynamic group (see list of organizations on project page) is working with CMAP through its LTA program on the Lake County Sustainable Food Systems project. Please click here to download our brochure about developing a local food system in Lake County.

Please visit the Lake County Sustainable Food System project page.


Sustainability Planning for Lake County
Lake County, Illinois is committed to promoting a sustainable environment that enhances its vitality and residents' quality of life. Lake County has demonstrated this commitment by adopting the promotion of a sustainable environment as one of the County's strategic goals, and its work toward that goal has already included initiatives to increase energy efficiency, promote sustainable building practices, reduce waste, and perform water supply planning. Now, with help from CMAP's LTA program, the County is building on its past efforts to create a Sustainability Chapter amendment to the Lake County Regional Framework Plan. This Sustainability Chapter will reflect the goals set forth in the Regional Framework Plan, advancing the County's strategic goal of promoting a sustainable environment.

Please visit the Lake County Sustainability Chapter project page.