Blogs (Weekly Updates)

CMAP Weekly Update, 1-25-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, an upcoming manufacturing drill-down forum,  news on the Elgin-O'Hare Western Access project, one of GO TO 2040's five new major capital projects, a Daily Herald editorial on the Homes for a Changing Region program, a new Policy Update on a new GAO report discussing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) fees, and the launch... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 1-18-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, the latest CMAP Housing Policy Update explores trends from the third quarter of 2012, a comment period on a propsed amendement to the GO TO 2040 comprehensive regional plan, a new guidebook is available to help communities more sustainably mange their water supply, and a reminder for local sponsors to submit CMAQ... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 1-11-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, the American Planning Association honors planning efforts in the Chicago region with first-ever National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Agency, a recap of CMAP meetings, including the addition of three new board members, a new report on stormwater utilities, and new Policy Updates on in-fill residential... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 1-4-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, upcoming CMAP meetings, CMAP is seeking partner support for the agency's congestion pricing campaign, updates on LTA projects in Algonquin and Lakemoor, and a new Policy Update on transportation and housing provisions in the fiscal cliff deal. Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 12-21-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, a new livability report and engaging video on the proposed CTA Red Line South extension, Road Pricing takes an in-depth look at CMAP's congestion pricing campaign, new Policy Updates on the Chicago Department of Aviation's Letter of Interest for TIFIA assistance and reports on state and regional infrastructure needs, and... 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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