Blogs (Weekly Updates)

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

CMAP Weekly Update, 5-10-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, a recap of CMAP meetings, including the approval of State Capital Program Principles, CMAP's updated Strategic Plan and draft FY2014 Budget and Work Plan, an informational session for 2014 call for local projects, a new microsite on performance-based funding, and a new Policy Update on the Center for Neighborhood... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 5-3-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, the CMAP Board and Local Coordinating Committee meet on Wednesday, May 8, the RTA and CMAP are calling for local planning project applications (deadline: June 26), new Policy Update describes Cook County's economic agenda and recent news from Springfield, the APA has posted its video about CMAP's recent national award,... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 4-26-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, the Illinois Tollway convened its fourth annual Earth Day summit, the West Central Municipal Conference became the latest group to pass resolution in support of congestion pricing, new Policy Updates on revenue shortfalls and their impact on state capital program financing, the latest edition of the Illinois Innovation... Read More

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Upcoming Events

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

East Dundee Homes workshop
June 10, 2013
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Village Hall Annex:  120 Barrington Ave., East Dundee
Hosted by the Village of East Dundee, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, the Metropolitan Planning Council, and CMAP
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Carpentersville Homes workshop
June 11, 2013
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Public Works Building:  1075 Tamarac Drive, Carpentersville
Hosted by the Village of Carpentersville, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, the Metropolitan Planning Council, and CMAP
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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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