Blogs (Weekly Updates)

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

CMAP Weekly Update, 12-9-11

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, the announcement of the Millenium Reserve project's Calumet Core phase and its restoration of open space to south side of Chicago and south suburban Cook County, media coverage of the West Cook housing grants, additions to the CMAP case studies map, and tips from the Energy Bills on winterizing your home.    Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 12-2-11

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, CMAP and The Chicago Community Trust were honored by Ventana Research with the 2011 Leadership Award, news on LTA projects in Lakemoor, Park Forest, and Lake County, a new video on Pace Bus on Shoulder pilot project, and new Policy Update posts with analysis on transportation legislation and a report on regional economic... 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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