News Coverage Archive

CMAP News Coverage, 4-16 to 4-30-13

2013-06-07T20:15:51Z

April 30, 2013
A Riverside Plan that respects and challenges
Published by Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The editorial voices support for the Riverside Central Business District Plan. The project was developed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

April 30, 2013
Riverside OKs new downtown plan
Published by Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article describes the Riverside Central Business District Plan. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

April 30, 2013
Oak Park is strong on energy, weaker on biking, says first sustainability report card by Deborah Kadin
Published by Wednesday Journal
TOPICS: Data, LTA, Sustainability
The article describes the Community Sustainability Report Card, which tracks implementation progress for Oak Park's and River Forest's environmental sustainability plan, PlanItGreen. CMAP assisted with data aggregation and indicator analysis for the report card through its LTA program.

April 23, 2013
Riverside board adopts CMAP plan for downtown
Published by My Suburban Life
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article describes the Riverside Central Business District Plan. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

April 22, 2013
Can Transportation Options Energize Englewood? by John Greenfield
Published by Streetsblog Chicago
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article describes efforts to revitalize transportation in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood and mentions the Green Healthy Neighborhoods land use plan. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

April 16, 2013
Sells lays out agenda for new Riverside village board by Bob Uphues
Published by Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article describes the Riverside Central Business District Plan. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

April 16, 2013
What’s next for Chicago’s open data strategy
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Data
The article describes a American Planning Association conference panel "Open Data in the Chicago Region," which included CMAP's Drew Williams-Clark and Greg Sanders.

CMAP News Coverage, 4-1 to 4-15-13

2013-06-07T17:02:12Z

April 11, 2013
Have a Vision for Chinatown’s Future? Send a Postcard From 2040 by Tanveer Ali
Published by DNAinfo.com
TOPICS: LTA
The article covers the kickoff event for the development of the Chinatown Community Vision Plan. The project is being developed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

April 9, 2013
As costs rise, using less is goal of Oak Park’s water plan by Anna Lothson
Published by Wednesday Journal
TOPICS: Water, LTA
The article covers the Oak Park Village Board’s adoption of its water conservation and efficiency plan. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

April 5, 2013
Cook County releases agenda to promote economic growth
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: Economic development, GO TO 2040
The article covers the release of Cook County’s Economic Growth Agenda and mention’s its alignment with GO TO 2040.

April 5, 2013
Village President Honored for 30 Years in Public Service by Steven Jack
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: GO TO 2040
The article covers a ceremony in honor of Montgomery Village President Marilyn Michelini. President Michelini is a member of CMAP’s board.

April 3, 2013
Hinsdale studying downtown parking, again by Kimberly Fornek
Published by The Doings
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article covers the parking management study for the Village of Hinsdale. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

April 3, 2013
Elburn weighs financial hiring by Al Lagatolla
Published by Kane County Chronicle
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article mentions the Village of Elburn board’s approval of its comprehensive land use plan. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

April 3, 2013
Glen Ellyn Preservationists Want Horse Trough to Stay Downtown by Quan Truong
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article mentions the development of a downtown plan for the Village of Glen Ellyn. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

April 2013
Sustainable Prosperity by Michael Davidson
Published by American Planning Association
TOPICS: GO TO 2040
The article by the American Planning Association featured CMAP for its National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Agency.

CMAP News Coverage, 3-17 to 3-31-13

2013-06-07T16:21:17Z

March 30, 2013
Changing Landscapes: Finding a balance by Nicole Weskerna
Published by Kane County Chronicle
TOPICS: Open space, Land use
The article describes efforts in Kane County to preserve open space and mentions CMAP data.

March 28, 2013
Downtown Draft Study Includes Streetscape, Intersection Improvement Recommendations by Charlotte Eriksen
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the presentation of the draft downtown plan for the Village of Glen Ellyn. The project is being developed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

March 27, 2013
Palatine assists town house development by Bob Chiarito
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Housing, Land use
The article covers the presentation of a Homes for a Changing Region housing policy plan developed for the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative (Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, Palatine, and Rolling Meadows) to the Palatine Village Council. The report was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

March 27, 2013
Plan presents new look for downtown Riverside by Matthew Hendrickson
Published by My Suburban Life
TOPICS: LTA, Land Use
The article covers the open house for the draft Riverside Central Business District Plan. The project was being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

March 27, 2013
Gonzalez, Preckwinkle showcase Cook County investments totaling $11M in Chicago Heights
Published by Northwest Indiana Times
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article mentioned upcoming efforts by Chicago Heights to update its comprehensive plan. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

March 26, 2013
Glen Ellyn study’s first draft includes intersection improvements, streetscape enhancements by Mary Beth Versaci
Published by MySuburbanLife.com
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the presentation of the draft downtown plan for the Village of Glen Ellyn. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

March 23, 2013
CMAP, RTA merger inches forward amid objections by Marni Pyke
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: Transportation
The article covers proposed legislation on merging CMAP and the Regional Transportation Authority.

March 21, 2013
Riverside Plaza Developer Shares Views on Downtown Plan by Gloria Casas
Published by Patch.com
The article mentions the development of the Central Business District Plan for the Village of Riverside. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

March 21, 2013
More Urban Gardens Planned for Englewood by Wendell Huston
Published by DNAinfo.com
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the open house for the draft Green Healthy Neighborhood land use plan. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

March 19, 2013
Hinsdale parking studied by Annemarie Mannion
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the development of parking management study for the Village of Hinsdale. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

March 19, 2013
Housing report: Palatine a “desirable community,” but still faces challenges by Kimberly Pohl
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: Housing, Land Use
The article covers the Homes for a Changing Region housing policy plan developed for the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative (Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, Palatine, and Rolling Meadows. The report was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

March 19, 2013
Seven years later, a gentler approach to developing downtown Riverside
Published by Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
TOPICS: LTA, Land Use
The editorial expresses support for the draft Riverside Central Business District Plan. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

March 17, 2013
Shifting view of American Dream by Steve Lord
Published by Aurora Beacon-News
TOPICS: Housing
The article covers suburban housing trends, citing analysis from a Housing Policy Update, and quotes CMAP’s Elizabeth Schuh.

March 17, 2013
Emanuel Urban Farm Network: Mayor Launches New Agriculture Plan To Transform Vacant Lots
Published by Huffington Post
TOPICS: LTA, Land use, Food
The article describes the City of Chicago’s plan for developing urban agriculture and mentions the Green Healthy Neighborhood land use plan. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

CMAP News Coverage, 2-15 to 3-1-13

2013-04-29T21:54:26Z

March 1, 2013
Lakemoor adopts long-range plan by Emily K. Coleman
Published by Northwest Herald
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article covers the Village of Lakemoor Board adoption of a comprehensive plan for the Village. The project was developed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

February 28, 2013
Two studies will look at Franklin Park downtown, industry by Mark Lawton
Published by Franklin Park Herald Journal
TOPICS: Land Use, LTA
The article covers the development of an O’Hare Industrial Corridor Study. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 27, 2013
Budget ax hangs over Chicago research labs by Joe Cahill
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Economic development, Innovation
The column mentions findings on R&D in the region analyzed in the Metropolitan Chicago’s Manufacturing Cluster: A Drill-Down Report on Innovation, Workforce, and Infrastructure, the second report in CMAP’s cluster series.

February 27, 2013
Editorial: An eye on the future of suburban housing by Daily Herald Editorial Board
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: Housing, LTA
This is the second editorial about the Homes for a Changing Region project involving the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative (Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, Palatine, and Rolling Meadows).

February 26, 2013
What the next decade of Chicago manufacturing should look like by Niala Boodhoo
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Economic development, Innovation
The article covers the release of Metropolitan Chicago’s Manufacturing Cluster: A Drill-Down Report on Innovation, Workforce, and Infrastructure, the second report in CMAP’s cluster series.

February 26, 2013
Steep decline in R&D spending costs area jobs, planning group says by Alejandra Cancino
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Economic development, Innovation
The article covers the release of Metropolitan Chicago’s Manufacturing Cluster: A Drill-Down Report on Innovation, Workforce, and Infrastructure, the second report in CMAP’s cluster series. The article was also reposted on wbst.com.

February 26, 2013
Reinvestment in the nation’s second largest manufacturing cluster
Published by Rocket News
TOPICS: Economic development, Innovation
The article covers the release of Metropolitan Chicago’s Manufacturing Cluster: A Drill-Down Report on Innovation, Workforce, and Infrastructure, the second report in CMAP’s cluster series.

February 26, 2013
Morton Grove Starting Comprehensive Plan by Pam DeFiglio
Published Patch.com
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article covers the efforts to create a plan for Morton Grove’s industrial areas. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 25, 2013
Hinsdale Parking Study Underway, Survey Out by Joe O’Donnell
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Land Use, LTA
The article covers efforts by the Village of Hinsdale to develop a parking strategies study. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 25, 2013
Talk of RTA, CMAP merger draws mixed reviews by Marni Pyke
Published by Daily Herald
The article covers proposed legislation on merging CMAP and the Regional Transportation Authority.

February 21, 2013
Planners complete study on Algonquin by Joseph Bustos
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article covers the development of a downtown plan for the Village of Algonquin. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 21, 2013
Niles Environmental Plan Moves Ahead by Pam DeFiglio
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Sustainability, LTA
The article covers the presentation of the draft Niles Environmental Action Plan at a public hearing and quotes CMAP’s Kristin Ihnchak. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 20, 2013
Tollway awards contract to study Highway 53 extension proposal by Richard Wronski
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Transportation , LTA
The article covers the Illinois Tollway awarding a $4 million contract to plan for the IL 53 north extension and IL 120 bypass. In support of the project, the CMAP LTA program is helping affected communities to plan for land use in the corridor.

February 20, 2013
How much would you pay in tolls on Route 53 extension? Tollway wants to know by Marni Pyke
Published by The Daily Herald
TOPICS: Transportation
The article covers the Illinois Tollway awarding a $4 million contract to plan for the IL 53 north extension and IL 120 bypass. In support of the project, the CMAP LTA program is helping affected communities to plan for land use in the corridor.

February 20, 2013
Niles continues moving forward with its environmental sustainability by Alex V. Hernandez
Published by The Bugle
TOPICS: Sustainability, LTA
The article covers the presentation of the draft Niles Environmental Action Plan at a public hearing and quotes CMAP’s Kristin Ihnchak. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 18, 2013
Bill would merge transportation, planning agencies by Richard Wronski
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Transportation
The article covers proposed legislation on merging CMAP and the Regional Transportation Authority.

February 18, 2013
Niles aims to up recycling, cut driving by Tracey Gruen
Published by Chicago Sun Times
TOPICS: Sustainability, LTA
The article covers the presentation of the draft Niles Environmental Action Plan at a public hearing and quotes CMAP’s Kristin Ihnchak. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 17, 2013
Arlington Heights board to hear housing plan by Melissa Silverberg
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: Housing, LTA
The article covers the presentation of the housing policy plan developed for the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative (Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, Palatine, and Rolling Meadows) to the Arlington Heights Village Board. The project was developed through the Homes for a Changing Region program.

CMAP News Coverage, 1-31 to 2-14-13

2013-04-19T15:11:46Z

February 14, 2013
Make your home more energy efficient by Mr. Fix-It with Lou Manfredini
Published by WGN Radio
TOPICS: Energy
CMAP’s Dan Olson discussed Energy Impact Illinois with Lou Manfredini, host of the Mr. Fix-It WGN Radio program.

February 12, 2013
Chicago Traffic Among the Country’s Worst by Chicago Tonight
Published by WTTW
TOPICS: Congestion pricing, transportation
CMAP's Jesse Elam discussed our congestion pricing campaign on WTTW's Chicago Tonight in reference to the 2012 Urban Mobility Report released by the Texas A & M Transportation Institute.

February 9, 2013
Improving downtown Algonquin after the bypass by Elena Ferrarin
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: CMAQ, Transportation
The article covers the development of a strategic plan for downtown Algonquin. The project is being developed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program and partially funded through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program.

February 8, 2013
Residents Get a Look at the Land Use Plan for Elburn by Susan O’Neill
Published by Elburn Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the development of a land use plan for the Village of Elburn. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 7, 2013
Ahern: Energy-saving improvements can mean more cash for homeowners by Patti Ahern
Published by Southtown Star
TOPICS: Energy
This opinion piece covers Energy Impact Illinois community meetings.

February 6, 2013
Traffic congestion’s carbon footprint by Chris Bentley
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Congestion pricing
The article covers the 2012 Urban Mobility Report released by the Texas A & M Transportation Institute and mentions CMAP’s Jesse Elam interview on WBEZ’s Afternoon Shift.

February 5, 2013
Afternoon Shift: Road Rage
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Congestion pricing, Transportation
This edition of Afternoon Shift covered the 2012 Urban Mobility Report released by the Texas A & M Transportation Institute and discussed it with CMAP’s Jesse Elam.

February 5, 2013
Report: Chicago traffic is bad; leave early by Susie An
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Congestion pricing, Transportation
The article covers the 2012 Urban Mobility Report released by the Texas A & M Transportation Institute and quotes CMAP Executive Director Randy Blankenhorn.

February 5, 2013
Paying for express lane one route to avoiding gridlock by Marni Pyke
Published by The Daily Herald
TOPICS: Congestion pricing, Transportation
The article covers the 2012 Urban Mobility Report released by the Texas A & M Transportation Institute and quotes CMAP’s Jesse Elam.

February 4, 2013
Gurnee mayor leads by example on energy program by Bob Susnjara
Published by The Daily Herald
TOPICS: Energy
The article covers the Mayor of Gurnee hosting an Energy Impact Illinois community meeting and the rebates program to improve the comfort of the home.

February 1, 2013
Recommendations Rise from Local Housing Study by Journal Online staff
Published by Journal Online
The article covers recommendations in the Homes for Changing Region report for the Northwest Housing Collaborative.

CMAP News Coverage, 1-15 to 1-30-13

2013-04-02T14:13:08Z

January 30, 2013
Energy-efficiency program explained in Plainfield by Madhu Mayer
Published by The Herald-News
TOPICS: Energy
The article covers Energy Impact Illinois community meetings and rebates program to improve the comfort of the home and quotes CMAP’s Randy Blankenhorn.

January 29, 2013
Stimulus dollars insulate Chicago homes by Chris Bentley
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Energy
The article covers Energy Impact Illinois rebates program to improve the comfort of the home.

January 25, 2013
Editorial: Giving the discussion on suburban housing a new shape by The Daily Herald Editorial Board
Published by The Daily Herald
TOPICS: Housing, LTA
The Daily Herald editorial board expresses support for the Homes for Changing Region report for the Northwest Housing Collaborative.

January 25, 2013
There’s a Planning App for That by Jennifer Evans-Cowley
Published by Planetizen
TOPICS: Data
The opinion post mentions MetroPulse iPhone App, which allows users to view indicator data about the region's counties, municipalities, and Chicago community areas.

January 20, 2013
Vision for Lakemoor finally set for a vote by Emily K. Coleman
Published by Northwest Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the development of a comprehensive plan for the Village of Lakemoor. The project is through CMAP’s LTA program.

CMAP News Coverage, 1-1 to 1-15-13

2013-04-02T14:07:01Z

January 10, 2013
Village of Oswego Receives Assistance for Market Analysis and Economic Development Plan by Natalie Stevens
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Economic Development
The article covers the Village of Oswego’s efforts to create an economic development plan. This project is through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

January 10, 2013
A greener Chicago would be a safe Chicago by Steve Bogira
Published by Chicago Reader
TOPICS: Local Food, LTA, Land use
The article covers the Green Healthy Neighborhoods land use plan under development for the neighborhoods of Englewood, Woodlawn, and Washington Park. The City of Chicago, LISC/Chicago, Teamwork Englewood, and Washington Park Consortium are partners on this project through CMAP’s LTA program.

January 9, 2013
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s APA award well deserved by Mary Sue Barrett
Published by Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPICS: GO TO 2040
The blog posts notes the American Planning Association (APA) awarding CMAP its first-ever National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Agency.

January 7, 2013
Congestion Pricing: An issue of competitiveness by Randy Blankenhorn
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing
Crain's Chicago Business published a CMAP essay about the long-term economic benefits of congestion pricing, as described at www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.

CMAP News Coverage, 12-16 to 12-31-12

2013-01-30T15:39:20Z

December 20, 2012
Chicago Report Makes Transit Extension Benefits Clear by David Lepeska
Published by Next City
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article covers the release of the livability report on the proposed CTA Red Line South Extension. This project is through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program in partnership with the Developing Communities Project (DCP) and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

December 18, 2012
New report makes case for CTA Red Line extension by Natalie Moore
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The radio story covers the release of the livability report on the proposed CTA Red Line South Extension. The project is through CMAP’s LTA program in partnership with the Developing Communities Project (DCP) and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

December 17, 2012
Illinois' really big fiscal crisis: infrastructure expenses by Joe Cahill
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Transportation
The column covers the rising cost of infrastructure in Illinois and quotes CMAP’s Matt Maloney.

CMAP News Coverage, 12-1 to 12-15-12

2013-02-01T20:16:23Z

December 14, 2012
Red Gate Bridge set to open in St. Charles by Ashley Rhodebeck
Published by Kane County Chronicle
TOPICS: CMAQ, Transportation
The article previews the opening of the Red Gate Bridge for vehicular traffic in St. Charles. The project is partially funded through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program.

December 13, 2012
Suburbs collaborate to rehab abandoned and foreclosed housing by Art Golab
Published by Chicago Sun-Times
TOPICS: Housing, LTA
The article describes the housing collaboratives formed in western and southern Cook County to address long-term housing needs. These collaboratives have participated in the Homes for a Changing Region program led by CMAP, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and Metropolitan Planning Council through the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

December 13, 2012
Plainfield looks to future transportation needs by Madhu Mayer
Published by Naperville Sun
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article covers the development of an updated transportation plan for the Village of Plainfield. This project is funded through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program. The article also appeared in the Herald-News.

December 13, 2012
CMAP Approves $3.1M For Higgins Busse Woods Bike Bridge
Published by Journal & Topics
TOPIC: CMAQ, Transportation
The article describes a new bicycle bridge project in Elk Grove. The project is partially funded through the CMAQ program.

December 12, 2012
Curving the cost of traffic: congestion pricing by Sonali Basak
Published by Road Pricing
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The blog post covers CMAP's congestion pricing campaign to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times on five projects of the Illinois Tollway and Illinois Department of Transportation, as described at www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.

December 11, 2012
Algonquin chooses design for pedestrian bridge by Lenore T. Adkins
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: CMAQ, Transportation
The article covers a new pedestrian bridge in Algonquin. The project is partially funded through the CMAQ program.

December 11, 2012
What the Food System Needs Now Is More Infrastructure by Adrien Schless-Meier
Published by Civil Eats
TOPICS: Local Food, LTA
The article covers efforts to support sustainable local food systems in northeastern Illinois, including CMAP’s work with Lake County through the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program. The article quotes CMAP's Jason Navota.

December 6, 2012
Residents Like Niles' Plan To Go Green by Pam DeFiglio
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Sustainability
The article covers the open house held for the Niles Environmental Action Plan. This project is through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

December 5, 2012
Round Lake Heights Seeks A Downtown Identity by Gene Carey
Published by Round Lake Area News
TOPICS: LTA, Land Use
The article describes the public meeting for creation of a comprehensive plan for the Village of Round Lake Heights. The project is through CMAP’s LTA program.

CMAP News Coverage, 11-16 to 11-30-12

2012-12-21T22:19:50Z

November 29, 2012
New South Side Plan: From Vacant Land to “Productive Landscapes by John McCarron
Published LISC/Chicago
TOPICS: LTA, Local Food, Land Use
The article describes the Green Healthy Neighborhoods land use plan under development for the neighborhoods of Englewood, Woodlawn, and Washington Park through CMAP's Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program. The City of Chicago, LISC/Chicago, Teamwork Englewood, and Washington Park Consortium are partners on this project.

November 28, 2012
Chicago’s New E-Truck Incentives
Published by Fleets and Fuels
TOPICS: CMAQ, Energy
The article covers the City of Chicago announcement of a new program to be launched in Spring 2013 to encourage conversion of trucks in private and public fleets from diesel to electric. CMAP allocated $15 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) funds for this effort.

November 26, 2012
Supporting more than 100 communities, CMAP continues commitment to local planning by Joanna Trotter
Published by Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPICS: LTA
The blog post covers a number of projects developed through CMAP’s LTA program and the civic partnerships involved in planning and implementing these projects.

November 26, 2012
Extension fails to connect by Ashley Rueff
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Transportation, Data
The article covers the five-year-old I-355 extension and quotes CMAP’s Kermit Wies.

November 24, 2012
Long-range plan envisions Town Center for Lakemoor by Mick Zawislak
Published by Daily Herald
The article covers he Village of Lakemoor's draft comprehensive plan, which envisions a new Town Center for the community. This project is through CMAP’s LTA program.

November 21, 2012
Englewood Could Become Major Agribusiness Hub
Published by Huffington Post
TOPICS: LTA, Local Food, Land Use
The article covers the Green Healthy Neighborhoods land use plan under development through CMAP's LTA program in partnership with the City of Chicago, LISC/Chicago, Teamwork Englewood, and the Washington Park Consortium.

November 20, 2012
Englewood To Become Urban Farming Showcase?
Published by Chicagoist
TOPICS: LTA, Local Food, Land Use
The article covers the Green Healthy Neighborhoods land use plan under development through CMAP's LTA program in partnership with the City of Chicago, LISC/Chicago, Teamwork Englewood, and the Washington Park Consortium.

November 18, 2012
Rushing in to rent out by Mary Ellen Podmolik
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Housing, Land use
The article covers a trend of companies purchasing and rehabbing foreclosed properties for rental. CMAP's Drew Williams-Clark is quoted in the article. The post also appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

November 16, 2012
CMAP Rolls Up its Sleeves on Several Area Projects by Tim O’Connor
Published by Journal & Topics
The article covers a series of ongoing and recently announced LTA projects in the northwest suburbs, including projects in Des Plaines, Prospect Heights, Rosemont, Niles, and communities in the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative.

CMAP News Coverage, 11-1 to 11-15-12

2012-12-21T21:47:00Z

November 8, 2012
A Regional Oasis: Interactive Display on Chicago’s Regional Plan by Trevor Dick and Peter Skosey
Published by American Planning Association
TOPICS: LTA, Land Use, Transportation, GO TO 2040
The blog post by CMAP’s Trevor Dick and Metropolitan Planning Council’s Peter Skosey previews next April's American Planning Association (APA) National Planning Conference, which will be held in Chicago. The piece describes a booth that will feature local examples of GO TO 2040 implementation from throughout the region.

November 7, 2012
Get an Update on Plainfield’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan Nov.14 by Shannon Antinori
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article previewed the second public meeting for development of the Village of Plainfield's comprehensive transportation plan. The project is through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

November 6, 2012
As Addams rebuilding looms, Pace preparing new bus routes for it by Richard Wronski
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Transportation, CMAQ
The article covers the Pace and Tollway plans to implement bus service on the additional new lane planned for the I-90 Addams expressway. The federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) administered by CMAP is contributing $38 million to the project.

November 6, 2012
Chicago urban farm district could be the biggest in the nation by Lori Rotenberk
Published by Grist
TOPICS: LTA, Local Food, Land Use
The article covers Chicago's plans for a "green belt" strongly focused on urban agriculture in the Englewood neighborhood, which is a component of the Green Healthy Neighborhoods land use plan under development through CMAP's LTA program in partnership with the City of Chicago, LISC/Chicago, Teamwork Englewood, and the Washington Park Consortium.

November 1, 2012
Congestion Pricing Could Be Next Traffic Fighter by Tim Healey
Published by Web2Carz
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times.

CMAP News Coverage, 10-17 to 10-31-12

2013-02-06T22:04:01Z

October 29, 2012
Letting drivers pay to avoid expressway delays
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The Chicago Tribune editorial page expresses support for CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times.

October 29, 2012
Elmhurst Alderman Spreads the Word About Energy Efficiency Program, Rebates for Homeowners by Karen Chadra
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Energy
The article describes a "house party" held by Elmhurst’s 1st Ward Alderman Diane Gutenkauf to promote Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) rebates of up to $1,750 (an estimated 70-percent cost savings) for upgrades residents can make to improve the quality of their homes.

October 28, 2012
Energy Impact Illinois touts rebate program for homeowners by Mike Danahey
Published by Elgin Courier-News
TOPICS: Energy
The article covers how Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) is offering up to $1,750 in rebates for upgrades to the home.

October 25, 2012
Putting our toolbox to work in a tough economy with congestion pricing by Mary Sue Barrett
Published by Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
Metropolitan Planning Council’s President MarySue Barrett’s blog post expresses support for CMAP's congestion pricing initiative (www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing) and explores congestion pricing and innovative financing mechanisms, as advocated by MPC in a 2010 series of case studies, The Road Less Traveled: Exploring Congestion Pricing in Chicago.

October 24, 2012
Berwyn comprehensive plan completed, Cicero’s underway by Brett Schweinberg
Published by My Suburban Life
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the adoption of comprehensive plan for the City of Berwyn and the update of the City of Cicero comprehensive plan. Both projects are through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

October 21, 2012
Poll: Should Congestion Fees be Charged to Reduce Traffic? by Brian Slupski
Published by Patch.com
The article covers CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times.

October 17, 2012
Patch Flash: CMAP Pushes for Pricier Tolls, Faster Commute by Claudia Lenart
Published Patch.com
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times.

October 17, 2012
Will Chicago Back Congestion-Pricing Plans? by Jonathan Netter
Published by Planetizen
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
This post covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times.

CMAP News Coverage, 10-2 to 10-16-12

2013-02-11T16:16:50Z

October 16, 2012
Would You Pay to Use Express Lanes During Rush Hour?
Published by Chicagoist
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
This article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times.

October 16, 2012
Chicago Congestion Pricing Plan Unveiled: Could New Lanes Cut Commute Times?
Published by Huffington Post
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.

October 15, 2012
Meeting Elgin Sidewalks and Bus Stops Scheduled for November by Mike Danahey
Published by Courier-News
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article covers an upcoming meeting for the development of a sidewalk gap and transit stop study. The project is being developed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

October 15, 2012
Proposed express toll lanes promise to cut commute -- for a price
Published by WGN-TV
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The video covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing. CMAP's Jesse Elam is interviewed.

October 15, 2012
Transportation group has plan to solve Chicago's gridlock – but it'll cost you by Eliot Ramos
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.

October 16, 2012
The Price to Avoid Traffic
Published by Fox News Chicago
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing
The article and video covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.

October 15, 2012
Getting Around: How much are you willing to pay to avoid traffic? by John Hilkevitch
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.

October 13, 2012
MP Reviews Future Housing Situation
Published by Journal & Topics
TOPICS: LTA, Housing
The article covers a meeting in Mount Prospect last week for development of the Homes for a Changing Region project with the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative. The article quotes CMAP's Jonathan Burch and the project is through CMAP’s LTA program.

October 11, 2012
Help for home energy efficiency by Felicia Dechter
Published by Oak Park Sun Times
TOPICS: Energy
Columnist Felicia Dechter wrote about her experience attending one of the Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) community outreach events.

October 10, 2012
Grow Local Food Here in Suburbs, CMAP Says by Claudia Lenart
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Local food, LTA
The article appears on the Park Ridge website and covers CMAP’s video and microsite to support local food systems.

October 8, 2012
CMAP Wants to Bring More Local Food to Your Table by Claudia Lenart
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Local Food, LTA
The article appeared on the Vernon Hills, Highland Park, and Deerfield Patch websites and covers CMAP’s video and microsite to support local food systems.

October 8, 2012
Lifestyle corridor plan would provide connections for walkers and bikers in and around Antioch by Mick Zawislak
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the development of a lifestyle corridor plan for the Village of Antioch. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

October 5, 2012
Norridge moves forward on comprehensive plan by Cathryn Gran
Published by Harwood Heights News
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the review of a comprehensive plan for the Village of Norridge. This project is through CMAP’s LTA program.

October 5, 2012
Residents Share Their Vision for Elburn by Susan O’Neill
Published by Elburn Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the development of a comprehensive plan for the Village of Elburn. This project is funded with a Community Planning program grant through CMAP’s LTA program.

October 4, 2012
CMAP Eyes Local Farm-To-Table Movement As Jobs Creator
Published by Chicagoist
TOPICS: Local food, LTA
The article covers CMAP’s video and microsite to support local food systems.

CMAP News Coverage, 9-17 to 10-1-12

2012-12-11T16:57:01Z

September 28, 2012
New Work: CMAP Local Food Film
Published by Thirst
TOPICS: LTA, Local Food
This blog post showcases CMAP’s new video and microsite to support local food systems. The project was developed in collaboration with Thirst, Mode Project, and Hedrich Blessing.

September 27, 2012
Route 30 Corridor Workshop Gathers Resident Input by Ann C. Piasecki
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Land Use, Transportation
The article covers a workshop on the development of the Route 30 Corridor Implementation Plan. The project is funded with a Community Planning program grant through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

September 21, 2012
How one of Chicago’s oldest professions keeps creating jobs by Jason McGregor and Matt Carmichael
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Freight, Economy, Innovation
The article features data from MetroPulse Jobs and CMAP's freight cluster “drill-down” report in a nice interactive infographic.

September 20, 2012
Berwyn comprehensive plan goes for City Council Approval by Brett Schweinberg
Published by My Suburban Life
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the city council meeting to approve a comprehensive plan for the City of Berwyn. This project is through CMAP’s LTA program.

CMAP News Coverage, 9-2 to 9-16-12

2012-12-11T16:46:02Z

September 11, 2012
Comprehensive transportation study under way in Plainfield by Madhu Mayer
Published by The Herald-News
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article covers the update of the Village of Plainfield’s transportation plan. This project is funded with a Community Planning program grant through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

September 11, 2012
Riverfront access, aesthetics keys for downtown Riverside by Bob Skolnik
Published by Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
This article covers the visioning workshop for the development of a downtown plan for Riverside. This project is through CMAP’s LTA program.

September 10, 2012
Bike trail through Elgin’s northeast side inching closer to reality by Tara Garcia Mathewson
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: CMAQ, Transportation
This article covers the development of a bike trail for the City of Elgin. This project received $85,000 through CMAP’s Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program.

CMAP News Coverage, 8-18 to 9-1-12

2012-12-11T16:40:01Z

August 30, 2012
Planners work on Antioch lifestyle corridor by Diana Kuyper
Published by Lake County News-Sun
TOPICS: LTA, Open space, Land use
The article covers the development of a Lifestyle Corridor plan for the Village of Antioch to coordinate greenways with nearby land use and environmental feature and quotes CMAP’s Jason Navota. This project is through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

August 22, 2012
Illinois universities get better at capitalizing on research by Wailin Wong
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICs: Data, Innovation
This article covers data in the August edition of the Illinois Innovation Index that indicates while Illinois universities have witnessed growth of technology transfer in recent years, other states' academic institutions continue to outperform those in Illinois.

August 22, 2012
Illinois schools more innovative, but still trail powerhouses by John Pletz
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Data, Innovation
This article covers data in the August edition of the Illinois Innovation Index that indicates while Illinois universities have witnessed growth of technology transfer in recent years, other states' academic institutions continue to outperform those in Illinois.

August 22, 2012
Intersection Improvements Planned for Cedar and Laraway Roads by Ann C. Piasecki
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Transportation
The New Lenox Patch wrote about an intersection improvement project under study in the Village to accommodate for anticipated future population growth as forecast by CMAP for the GO TO 2040 plan.

CMAP News Coverage, 8-3 to 8-17-12

2012-12-07T22:32:18Z

August 15, 2012
Tollway board agrees to help fund study of Highway 53 corridor by Rich Wronski
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Transportation
The article covers the Illinois Tollway Board approval of funding for a land-use plan to be conducted by CMAP and Lake County for the proposed IL 53 extension, which is one of GO TO 2040's major capital projects. The article quotes CMAP's Matt Maloney.

August 14, 2012
Village officials to talk transportation with community by Sherri Dauskurdas
Published by The Enterprise
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article covers the update of the Village of Plainfield’s transportation plan. This project is funded with a Community Planning program grant through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

August 13, 2012
Water report: Sip, don’t gulp by Bill Smith
Published by Evanston Now
TOPICS: LTA, Water
The article covers the presentation of a new water conservation and efficiency plan to the City of Evanston alderman. This is a project through CMAP’s LTA program.

August 8, 2012
Understanding the connection between tax policy and economic development by Matt Maloney
Published by Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPICS: Economic development
This blog post written by CMAP’s Matt Maloney focuses on CMAP’s two-part series on how property tax classification can impede development and infill.

CMAP News Coverage, 7-19 to 8-2-12

2012-08-14T19:12:45Z

August 2, 2012
Report: Airfreight Going Up by Tom Robb
Published by Journal & Topics
TOPICS: Transportation, Regional Mobility, Freight
The article cover’s CMAP's recently released freight "drill-down" report and quotes CMAP's Matt Maloney and Garett Ballard-Rosa.

July 24, 2012
New Grant for Future Road Improvements by Brock Stein
Published by The Times Weekly
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article covers the development of a transportation plan for the Village of Plainfield. This is a project through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

July 24, 2012
The Cities that Work Series: Regional collaboration, local action needed in tri-state planning by Paula Worthington
Published by: Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPICS: Transportation
This blog post written by Paula Worthington of the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy highlights the importance of cooperation between southeast Wisconsin, northeastern Illinois, and northwest Indiana. It mentions the potential to build on existing relationships between CMAP, the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, and the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission.

July 23, 2012
Public input sought on environmental goals for Niles by Tracey Gruen
Published by Chicago Sun-Times
TOPICS: LTA, Sustainability
The article previews the first public meeting for the development of an Environmental Action Plan for the Village of Nile and quotes CMAP’s Kristin Inchak. This is a project through CMAP’s LTA program.

July 22, 2012
Derailments fact of life in the suburbs by Marni Pyke
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: Transportation, Regional Mobility, Freight
This article covers freight train derailments in Illinois and mentions data from CMAP’s freight “drill-down” report.

July 22, 2012
CMAP Report Highlights Need for Coordinated Rail Infrastructure Policies in Chicago by Matt Ball
Published by Informed Infrastructure
TOPICS: Transportation, Regional Mobility, Freight
The article covers the release and findings of CMAP’s freight “drill-down” report.

July 20, 2012
Algonquin residents suggest improvements for downtown by Elena Ferrarin
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Land Use
The article covers the development of a downtown plan for Algonquin. The project is funded by a Community Planning Program grant through CMAP’s LTA program.

July 20, 2012
Residents tell planners how to make Algonquin more inviting by Joseph Bustos
Published by Northwest Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the development of a downtown plan for Algonquin. The project is funded by a Community Planning Program grant through CMAP’s LTA program.

July 19, 2012
Get Chicago freight on track to future, agency says by Thomas Frisbie
Published by Chicago Sun-Times
TOPICS: Transportation, Regional Mobility, Freight
The article covers the release and findings of CMAP’s freight “drill-down” report.

July 19, 2012
Chicago’s most wanted workers: techies, nurses by Jon Pletz
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Innovation, Human Capital
The article covers the July Illinois Innovation Index e-newsletter that examinedthe use of online job postings to track metropolitan Chicago's labor supply and demand.

July 19, 2012
Traffic planning takes center stage in Plainfield by Sherri Dauskurdas
Published by The Enterprise
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article covers the development of a transportation plan for the Village of Plainfield. The project is funded by a Community Planning Program grant through CMAP’s LTA program.

CMAP News Coverage, 7-4 to 7-18-12

2013-02-04T15:05:27Z

July 18, 2012
Report: Tax classes are a drag on growth by Bill Smith
Published by Evanston Now
TOPICS: State and local tax policy
The article covers the first in our two-part interactive series of issue briefs, Decoding Property Taxes and Classification.

July 17, 2012
Campton Hills could vote to establish its objectives by Ashley Rhodebeck
Published by Kane County Chronicle
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the presentation of the Campton Hills comprehensive plan to the Village Board and quotes CMAP’s Jason Navota. This is a project through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

July 17, 2012
Grant to pay for Plainfield transportation study by Madhu Mayer
Published by Herald-News
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article covers the development of a transportation plan for the Village of Plainfield. The project is funded by a Community Planning Program grant through CMAP’s LTA program.

July 17, 2012
Grant Will Fund Transportation Plan Update by Shannon Antinori
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
This Plainfield Patch article covers the development of a transportation plan for the Village of Plainfield.

July 13, 2012
ULI Issues Recommendations for Prison, US Steel Sites by Robert Carr
Published by GlobeSt.com
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
This article covers the release of recommendations from the Urban Land Institute Chicago for the redevelopment of the Old Joliet Prison and U.S. steel site. This was a project through CMAP’s LTA program.

July 12, 2012
How Can the Route 53 Extension be Funded? by Angela Morrey
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Transportation, GO TO 2040
This Lake Zurich Patch article covers the Illinois Tollway Blue Ribbon Advisory Council recommendation to extend Route 53. The extension of Route 53 is one of GO TO 2040’s major capital projects.

July 11, 2012
Carpentersville pushes ahead with Old Town plan by Erin Sauder
Published by Courier News
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the Village of Carpentersville board’s approval of a downtown plan for the Village’s Old Town Area. This is a project through CMAP’s LTA program.

July 7, 2012
Milwaukee and Chicago Need a Collaborative Effort by Richard C. Longworth
Published by Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
TOPICS: Innovation
This opinion piece fromRichard C. Longworth, senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, on the need for collaboration across the southeast Wisconsin, northeastern Illinois, northwest Indiana region and mentions CMAP's participation in the recent Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development territorial review for the mega-region.

July 5, 2012
Plan to help guide Carpentersville’s vision of Old Town by Lenore T. Adkins
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the scheduled vote by the Village of Carpentersville board on a comprehensive plan for the Village’s Old Town Area and quotes CMAP’s Trevor Dick. This is a project through CMAP’s LTA program.

July 2012
How to grow a local food system by Gail Goldberger
Published by Natural Awakenings
TOPICS: LTA, Local food, GO TO 2040
The article covers the definition and importance of local food systems and quotes CMAP’s Jason Navota. Currently CMAP is working on the development of local of food systems in Lake County, Kane County, and the City of Chicago through CMAP’s LTA program.

CMAP News Coverage, 6-19 to 7-3-12

2012-07-05T18:27:03Z

June 26, 2012
Elburn plans open house on comprehensive plan by Al Lagattolla
Published by Kane County Chronicle
TOPICS: LTA
The article covers a public meeting on the update of the Village of Elburn’s comprehensive plan, an project funded by a $100,000 grant through our LTA program.