Analysis of Proposed Motor Fuel Sales Tax

2013-05-17T18:56:19Z

As the Illinois Jobs Now! state capital program comes to a close, some transportation and business leaders have led discussions to identify revenues for a new capital program. In May 2013, the Transportation for Illinois Coalition (TFIC)

LTA Main Page

2013-05-15T20:57:35Z

In October 2010, CMAP was awarded a Sustainable Communities Regional Planning grant by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist with the implementation of GO TO 2040. With funding from this grant, CMAP has launched the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program, which involves providing assistance to communities across the Chicago metropolitan region to undertake planning projects that advance the principles of GO TO 2040.

A Zoning Ordinance for Berwyn

2013-05-10T20:23:37Z

The City of Berwyn recently created and adopted the Berwyn Comprehensive Plan. The City has already undertaken initiatives to revitalize commercial centers and install bike signage to promote safe biking. Now, with help from CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program, the City is working toward another major Comprehensive Plan recommendation: revising its zoning ordinance.

Homes for a Changing Region

2013-05-09T21:29:57Z

Homes for a Changing Region is a project of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC), in partnership with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program and with support from the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC).

2014 Local Technical Assistance and Community Planning Programs

2013-05-09T16:39:35Z

Planning assistance and grants for local projects across metropolitan Chicago are now available through the RTA Community Planning Program and CMAP.

A Comprehensive Plan for Chicago Heights

2013-05-09T16:37:45Z

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.

CMAP Launches New Microsite on Performance-Based Funding

2013-05-08T13:15:22Z

On May 8, 2013, CMAP launched a new microsite about performance-based funding, which is a data-driven, transparent, and collaborative approach to planning and programming transportation funds. GO TO 2040 recommends that transportation funding decisions be based on transparent evaluation criteria, and calls on the region’s transportation stakeholders to develop and utilize the necessary performance...

Revenue Shortfalls Jeopardize State Capital Program Financing

2013-05-02T14:22:23Z

Roughly once every ten years, the State of Illinois provides a capital funding package for transportation and other infrastructure projects. The most recent packages, Jump Start and Illinois Jobs Now!, were both enacted in 2009 and are often referred to as a “$31 billion” package to support investment in...

A Plan for Downtown Riverside

2013-05-01T22:29:23Z

On Monday, April 15, the Village of Riverside Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the Riverside Central Business District Plan.

Cook County Releases Economic Development Agenda

2013-04-30T22:01:28Z

On April 4, 2013, Cook County released an economic development agenda, Partnering for Prosperity. Eight of the nine agenda strategies directly align with GO TO 2040...

A Feasibility Study for Black Metropolis National Heritage Area

2013-04-25T18:27:07Z

CMAP's Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program is assisting the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Commission (BMNHAC) and the City of Chicago Historic Preservation Division (HPres) on a feasibility study to explore a number of important factors that inform whether a National Heritage Area designation is the best way to achieve conservation, preservation, and economic development goals.

An Environmental Action Plan for Niles

2013-04-25T16:49:31Z

The Village of Niles understands the importance of achieving a sustainable future for Niles. On February 26, 2013, the Village Board unanimoulsy voted to adopt the Niles Environmental Action Plan.

A New Comprehensive Plan for Lakemoor

2013-04-23T20:50:21Z

On February 28, 2013, the Lakemoor Village Board affirmed their commitment to Lakemoor's development and prosperity by voting unanimously to adopt the Lakemoor Comprehensive Plan.

A Comprehensive Plan for Elmwood Park

2013-04-19T18:21:22Z

After an extensive 18-month planning process, the Elmwood Park Comprehensive Plan was unanimously adopted by the Village Board on Monday, April 1, 2013.

White House Releases FY 2014 Budget Proposal

2013-04-19T13:18:24Z

On April 10, 2013, President Obama released his budget proposal for federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2014. Over the next ten years, the budget would increase revenues by about $1.1 trillion and cut ten-year spending by $265 billion, thereby reducing the federal deficit by $1.3 trillion compared to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) baseline projections. CMAP is monitoring the development of the FY 2014 budget...

A Comprehensive Plan for Big Rock

2013-04-18T21:18:35Z

Located in southwest Kane County, the Village of Big Rock is a small town community that harnesses its historic strengths while addressing present issues to create a prosperous, sustainable community for generations to come. Now, CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program is working with Big Rock and Kane County to update the Village’s comprehensive plan.

CDOT Releases Complete Streets Design Guidelines

2013-04-18T19:57:20Z

On April 13, 2013, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) released its new Complete Streets Design Guidelines. The “complete streets” movement emphasizes designing roadways for use by all modes, including...

Form-Based Codes

2013-04-18T00:10:12Z

One of the central goals of the GO TO 2040 comprehensive regional plan is to make our region a better place to live. This new handbook (PDF) explains what form-based codes are and how they are created to help communities assess whether they may be right for them.

A Comprehensive Community Vision Plan for Chinatown

2013-04-15T14:48:46Z

While Chinatown has developed its own unique sense of place, the neighborhood has never had its own plan to guide development in ways that align with community-led priorities. Now, the Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community (CBCAC) and 25th Ward Alderman Daniel Solis are partnering with CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program to develop the Chinatown Community Vision Plan.

Innovative Parking Strategies for Hinsdale

2013-04-12T20:53:26Z

The Village of Hinsdale, located 20 miles west of Chicago, is an established suburb that features a compact, walkable downtown district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Building on this valued community asset, CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program is now helping the Village develop parking management strategies to improve the livability and design of the downtown.

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