Blogs (Weekly Updates)

CMAP Weekly Update, 7-27-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, GO TO 2040 receives the Burnham Award for Excellence in Planning, next week's deadline for LTA 2012 Call for Projects, new Policy Updates posts on freight "drill-down" report, Illinois Innovation Index, and the State of Illinois FY13 budget, and updates to the interactive GO TO 2040 Case Studies Library map. Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 7-20-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, a press release on the need for strategic public-private partnerships for the freight industry, limited time rebates from Energy Impact Illinois,  news on modernization and maitenance of the region's transportation system, and news on LTA projects in Algoquin, Plainfield, Downers Grove, and Joliet. Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 7-13-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, a new "drill-down" report on Metropolitan Chicago's freight cluster, new Green Infrastructure Vision data is now available, a reminder that applications for the LTA 2012 Call for Projects are due August 1, further analysis on the passage of MAP-21, CMAP and GO TO 2040 receive a national transportation planning award, and... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 7-6-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, a Policy Update compares the federal transportation reauthorization bill to the one passed in 2005, CMAP will receive the Metropolitan Planning Council's Burnham Award for Excellence in Planning, a request for bicycle and pedestrian submissions for the GO TO 2040 Case Study Library, and the deadline for the 2012 muncipal... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 6-29-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, CMAP launches the first in series of two issue briefs on property tax classification, news on federal transportation reauthorization, the debut of  Metra's Rail-Time Tracker, progress on Illinois Route 53, new funding for parks and open space, and a reminder to apply for the LTA 2012 Call for Projects. 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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