CMAP conducts long-range planning for a thriving, connected, and resilient northeastern Illinois The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) develops regional plans that guide how northeastern Illinois grows and invests — across transportation, land use, the economy, climate, and more. As the region’s state-authorized planning agency and federally designated metropolitan planning organization, CMAP creates coordinated strategies that help the 7 counties and 284 municipalities of northeastern Illinois address today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow. The Century Plan Click to go to The Century Plan Regional Transportation Plan Click to go to Regional Transportation Plan ON TO 2050 Click to go to ON TO 2050 Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Click to go to Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Recent news Click to read Strengthening Illinois’ high-capacity well impact review process Posted on Click to read Strengthening Illinois’ high-capacity well impact review process 10.21.26 Click to read $450 million available in FFY 2028-32 for roadway, transit, and bike and pedestrian projects in northeastern Illinois Posted on Click to read $450 million available in FFY 2028-32 for roadway, transit, and bike and pedestrian projects in northeastern Illinois 10.19.26 Click to read Nearly $885 million awarded for local transportation projects across northeastern Illinois Posted on Click to read Nearly $885 million awarded for local transportation projects across northeastern Illinois 10.15.26 Click to read The Century Plan Grand Challenges: Focusing where regional action matters most Posted on Click to read The Century Plan Grand Challenges: Focusing where regional action matters most 10.14.26