Blogs (Weekly Updates)

CMAP Weekly Update, 4-27-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, a new report on how parking strategies can support livability, a Policy Update on the latest in federal transportation reauthorization, a new EI2 program and upcoming training for Impact Team volunteers, and CMAP's website features a new series of animated maps of truck travel speeds on I-90. Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 4-20-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, the Will County Board unanimously approves the Fairmont Neighborhood plan, updates on LTA projects in Lakemoor, Blue Island, Alsip, and Riverside, news on CMAQ projects in Evanston and Chicago, CMAP's website features a map of planned construction in 2012, and an upcoming watershed symposium. Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 4-13-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, registration is now open for the first LTA Ideas Exchange, the release of the "Homes for a Changing Region" policy plans for West Cook communities,the April Water 2050 update is out, MetroPulse Data on local coordinated planning, and air quality attainment and Illinois Route 53/120 in the news . Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 4-6-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, Energy Impact Illinois seeks Impact team leaders and members to spread the word on energy efficiency, news and updates on LTA projects in Blue Island, Riverside, Bronzeville and more, CMAP staff to speak at the American Planning Association national conference, and local governments receive awards for transparency. Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 3-30-12

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, save the date for the first LTA Ideas Exchange event, current federal transportation reauthorization is extended for 90 days, updates on LTA projects in Lakemoor and Algonquin, news on electric vehicles, the debut of Metro Chicago Data portal, and today is the deadline for the Ike Planning program applications. 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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