Our region's communities
From the Chicago region’s edge to the lake shore, residents desire vibrant communities. ON TO 2050 emphasizes preserving high quality lands and implementing sustainable development that preserves natural assets and reduces long-term costs.
All seven counties have some communities that, while rich with assets, have seen long-term disinvestment. These areas require focused and catalytic investment as well as assistance that will build their ability to improve their residents’ quality of life.
All seven counties have some communities that, while rich with assets, have seen long-term disinvestment. These areas require focused and catalytic investment as well as assistance that will build their ability to improve their residents’ quality of life.
At the same time, as they pursue redevelopment opportunities, communities should improve natural resources, employ sustainable building and greening practices, and account for the needs of the most vulnerable residents and areas.
At the same time, as they pursue redevelopment opportunities, communities should improve natural resources, employ sustainable building and greening practices, and account for the needs of the most vulnerable residents and areas.
Creating and sustaining vibrant communities can help the region compete and thrive, offering residents and businesses many choices for where to live and work.