Blogs (Weekly Updates)

CMAP Weekly Update, 1-13-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, CMAP's state and federal legislative frameworks and agendas are now available, a new section that will feature news on how to access and provide data, upcoming LTA meetings in Joliet and Chicago, the debut of CTA's Train Tracker, a developers' info session for Quad Cities multi-modal station, and public comments are due... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 1-6-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, upcoming CMAP and LTA meetings, request for public comment on Will County's revised zoning and building ordinances for unicorporated areas, news on the CMAQ-funded Prairie Bike Crossing, the rekindled U.S. EPA Documerica project, and a Policy Update on the new Master Plan for Union Station study.  Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 12-30-11

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, new data from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey (ACS) with detailed analysis and a post on our Policy Update blog, a discussion on the region's housing affordability, information on Northeastern Illinois air quality attainment status, and reminder on upcoming the Emerald Ash Borer management grant deadline.... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 12-23-11
Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, CMAP's Policy Updates blog has the first in a series on innovative financing through public-private partnerships, air quality and transportation funding are in jeopardy due to a preliminary U.S. EPA ruling, and a plan for the Silver Creek and Sleepy... Read More
CMAP Weekly Update, 12-16-11

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, analysis of the U.S. EPA preliminary ruling on northeastern Illinois' air quality attainment, the release of Planning Locally for Livability video, news on the New Lenox LTA grant, the Apps for Metro Chicago contest announces winners, and the Water 2050 Update for December.  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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