Blogs (Weekly Updates)

CMAP Weekly Update, 6-14-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, a recap of CMAP meetings, including a farewell to Dan Shea one of the CMAP Board's original members, new Policy Update on legislation to reform transportation funding in Illinois, a reminder to submit applications for the CMAP LTA program and RTA Community Planning Program call for local projects, and last week's panel... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 6-7-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, upcoming CMAP meetings, ULI Chicago honored GO TO 2040 and CMAP with one of its Vision Awards, the Policy Updates blog highlights how a number of federal agencies are offering new grant opportunities, a reminder to on the call for local projects, and the Regional Transit Authority's draft regional transit strategic plan... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 5-31-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, a recap of CMAP meetings, including the Daily Herald's Marni Pyke on CMAP's proposal for "performance-based funding," the latest Housing Policy Update examines rental multifamily housing development trends in the CMAP region, Will County Governmental League is the latest group to support congestion pricing, and the... Read More

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... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 5-17-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, a on-line presentation from Wednesday's informational session on CMAP's LTA program and RTA Community Planning Program, new Policy Updates include analysis on motor fuel tax-wholesale tax swap and news from Springfield, a recap of this week's Calumet Summit, and the third-quarter staff progress report is now available... Read More

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Upcoming Events

(Please see the CMAP Events calendar for Board and committee meetings.)

West Dundee Homes workshop
June 18, 2013
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Public Safety Center II: 100 Carrington Drive, West Dundee
Hosted by the Village of West Dundee, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, the Metropolitan Planning Council, and CMAP
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Elgin Homes workshop
June 19, 2013
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The Centre Heritage Ballroom: 100 Symphony Way, Elgin
Hosted by the City of Elgin, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, the Metropolitan Planning Council, and CMAP
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Waukegan visioning workshop
June 20, 2013
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Private events room of Toluca's Restaurant:  1419 Washington Street, Waukegan
Hosted by the City of Waukegan and CMAP
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Bensenville planning meeting (Spanish language)
June 20, 2013
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Bensenville Community Public Library: 200 S. Church Road, Bensenville
Hosted by the Village of Bensenville and CMAP
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Bronzeville Retail Initiative community forum
June 22, 2013
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Room 43: 1039 E. 43rd Street, Chicago
Hosted by the Bronzeville Retail Initiative
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Wicker Park-Bucktown public meeting
June 26, 2013
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Bucktown-Wicker Park Library: 1701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago
Hosted by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce/ Special Service Area #33 and CMAP
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Water Regulations and Ordinances workshop
June 27, 2013
8:30 a.m. to noon
DuPage Water Commission headquarters: 600 E. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst
Hosted by the DuPage Water Commission, Metropolitan Planning Council, MWH Global, and CMAP
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Bensenville planning meeting
June 27, 2013
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Village Hall: 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville
Hosted by the Village of Bensenville and CMAP
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Water 2050 workshop: Energy Efficiency for Wastewater Systems
June 25, 2013
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus: 19351 W. Washington Street, Room TEC T323, Grayslake
Hosted by CMAP, the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, and partners
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