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Welcome to our Moving Forward section, where you can find the latest information about how our seven-county region is working to implement the GO TO 2040 comprehensive plan. See the second annual GO TO 2040 implementation report, and please check back often for updates and ways to stay involved.

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Updated on May 24, 2013

CMAP Weekly Update, 5-24-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, Policy Updates on recent news from Springfield and recently introduced federal legislation to establish an "American Infrastructure Fund", the upcoming priority deadline for CMAP's Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) program, a reminder on the call for community-based projects, and the Chicago Community Trust announced new...
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Updated on May 22, 2013

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A Comprehensive Plan for Bensenville

The Village of Bensenville will undergo a major transformation over the next few decades, driven primarily by the expansion of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. To capitalize on the unique opportunities presented by this project as well as accommodate upcoming changes, the Village is creating a new comprehensive plan with assistance from CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.
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Updated on May 17, 2013

A Comprehensive Plan for Chicago Heights

The City of Chicago Heights’ strategic location within the region, strong industrial base, and excellent institutional and civic amenities ensure a high quality of life for its residents, businesses, and visitors. CMAP's Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program is now helping the City create a comprehensive plan that will provide a roadmap for reaching the community’s long-term physical, socioeconomic, and cultural goals.
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Updated on May 17, 2013

Policy Updates in Livable Communities | Regional Mobility

CNT Releases Analysis of Demographic Change Near the Region’s Transit Stations

The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) recently released Transit-Oriented Development in the Chicago Region: Efficient and Resilient Communities for the 21 st Century . The report analyzes population and employment change from 2000-10 within one-half mile of the region’s rail transit stations as compared to the region as a whole, as well as four peer regions (New York, Philadelphia,...
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  • CTA Red Line South Extension
     
    Read about how the CTA Red Line South Extension will enhance livability and provide opportunity.
  • Congestion Pricing
     
    New CMAP website with computer-modeled analysis shows the need to implement express toll lanes to improve traffic flow.
  • Local Food Systems
     
    CMAP's new microsite on how sustainable local food systems can boost economic development in metropolitan Chicago.
  • CMAP Updates
     
    All the latest is available via our weekly email or Twitter and Facebook.
  • Metropolitan Chicago's
    Freight Cluster
     
    CMAP "drill-down" report analyzes one of our region's strongest industry clusters.
  • Green Infrastructure Vision
     
    New data and GIS tools help CMAP partners support conservation efforts.

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Local Technical Assistance Program

The LTA home page has details of activities sponsored by the HUD Sustainable Communities grant to CMAP for support of community projects that advance the principles of GO TO 2040.  Planning assistance and grants for local projects across metropolitan Chicago are now available through the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Community Planning Program and CMAP Local Technical Assistance Program at www.rtachicago.com/applications.
 

CASE STUDIES

An interactive map of local case studies describes projects and people that exemplify the goals and objectives of GO TO 2040. 
 

CMAP's Local Ordinances and Toolkits program provides resources to municipalities interested in pursuing policies that are aligned with GO TO 2040 recommendations.