Blogs (Weekly Updates)

CMAP Weekly Update, 4-5-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, a reminder that there will be no April board meeting, a new Policy Update on the manufacturing industry relies on an efficient transportation system, applications for the 2013-14 session of Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) are now available, the release of a new planning app for metropolitan Chicago, and news and updates... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 3-29-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, a new Policy Update on 2012 housing permits, CMAP's presence at this year's American Planning Association 2013 National Conference to be held April 13-17, rebates available through Energy Impact Illinois, a new digital exhibit celebrating O'Hare International Airport's 50th anniversary, and updates and news on LTA... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 3-22-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, the important role that congestion pricing revenues could play in funding the Elgin O'Hare Western Access project, new Policy Updates include an exploration of the changing skill requirements of the region's manufacturing labor force and new bill on strengthening national freight policy recommendations, and updates and... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 3-15-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, a summuary  of CMAP meetings, new Policy Updates on federal transportation spending and Governor Quinn's recent budget address, updates on Local Technical Assistance (LTA) projects in Riverside, Elmwood Park, Plainfield Chicago, and Alsip, and Congestion Mitgation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) projects in the... Read More

CMAP Weekly Update, 3-8-13

Among the highlights from CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn, upcoming CMAP meetings,  a new Policy Update on the Metropolitan Chicago’s Manufacturing Cluster: A Drill-Down Report on Innovation, Workforce, and Infrastructure, the second report in our cluster series, another Policy Update on how other regions use revenues from express toll lanes, the adoptions of a... 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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