CMAP Weekly Update
Planning for aging populations is not a new concept, but it is becoming more important as the number of seniors in northeastern Illinois grows.
Read MoreHow communities are helping residents age in place
Planning for aging populations is not a new concept, but it is becoming more important as the number of seniors in northeastern Illinois grows. About 13 percent of the region’s population — mor...
Read MorePlanning for an aging population in northeastern Illinois
Northeastern Illinois’ senior population is growing, particularly in northern Cook, western McHenry, and southern Will counties, according to a new analysis by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency f...
Read MoreJourney home: Searching for an accessible way to visit family
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is telling stories throughout the year from residents with disabilities about their experiences in the region.
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update, 8-27-21
Join the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) on Thursday, October 7, for our first-ever State of the Region event. This year's theme, Prosperity with Purpose, looks at progress towa...
Read MoreThree summer heat challenges your community can address
While temperatures are already warmer during the summer, heat, drought, and air quality are particularly tough challenges that climate change is worsening. Learn why they’re important, how the ...
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update, 8-6-21
Erin Aleman, executive director of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), shared four key insights with the audience on how to work together to support the region's agricultural h...
Read MoreStudents explore planning, address regional issues during FLIP summer program
This summer, more than 30 high school and college students from across northeastern Illinois participated in the Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) program.
Read MoreHow agriculture and conservation help the region thrive
Here are four key insights to keep in mind as we work together on supporting local food and farming, and open spaces and natural resources.
Read MoreMaking northeastern Illinois accessible to all
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Executive Director Erin Aleman shares why accessibility matters to her and how it’s important for the region to work together for equal access.
Read MoreRoadblock: Unsafe street stands in way of resident’s commute
As a mental health counselor, Nicole Yarmolkevich dedicates her day to supporting others. So when it’s time to head home, she craves a walk to clear her head. But walking to work no longer feel...
Read MoreHow to implement bike and pedestrian plans: Case studies from Arlington Heights and Park Forest
A safe walking and bicycling environment is essential to fostering healthy, sustainable, and vibrant communities. To advance these goals, Arlington Heights and Park Forest both worked with th...
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update, 7-16-21
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) released a new set of Community Data Snapshots to help local leaders and the public track progress and make informed decisions in their communities.
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update, 6-25-21
Have you worked on a project that improved quality of life for residents in the region? Submit a nomination now to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's first-ever Regional Excellence ...
Read MoreWhat your community needs to know about accessory dwelling units
As more communities look to expand housing types, they may consider a simple idea: accessory dwelling units.
Read MoreNew Chinatown parking plan to support neighborhood growth and safety
A new parking management plan for Chicago’s Chinatown offers recommendations to reduce parking congestion and support the growth of local businesses.
Read MoreTraffic is rebounding in northeastern Illinois
Transit and transportation use has changed significantly since the pandemic began in March 2020. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) updated its analysis of northeastern Illinoi...
Read MoreTwo communities working together to create a recreational go-to destination
With assistance from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), two communities in Cook County are working together to enhance recreation and attract business near the well-traveled I...
Read MoreCommunities adopting complete streets are creating safer travel options
The pandemic has reinforced the dangers behind street designs that encourage excessive vehicle speeding. Throughout the country last spring, as more places closed and roads emptied, the rate of...
Read MoreNortheastern Illinois’ economic recovery is lagging one year since pandemic began
A recent analysis from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) found the region has regained 43 percent of the jobs lost in 2020, but the rebound has slowed since the holiday season...
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update
Planning for aging populations is not a new concept, but it is becoming more important as the number of seniors in northeastern Illinois grows.
Read MoreHow communities are helping residents age in place
Planning for aging populations is not a new concept, but it is becoming more important as the number of seniors in northeastern Illinois grows. About 13 percent of the region’s population — mor...
Read MorePlanning for an aging population in northeastern Illinois
Northeastern Illinois’ senior population is growing, particularly in northern Cook, western McHenry, and southern Will counties, according to a new analysis by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency f...
Read MoreJourney home: Searching for an accessible way to visit family
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is telling stories throughout the year from residents with disabilities about their experiences in the region.
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update, 8-27-21
Join the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) on Thursday, October 7, for our first-ever State of the Region event. This year's theme, Prosperity with Purpose, looks at progress towa...
Read MoreThree summer heat challenges your community can address
While temperatures are already warmer during the summer, heat, drought, and air quality are particularly tough challenges that climate change is worsening. Learn why they’re important, how the ...
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update, 8-6-21
Erin Aleman, executive director of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), shared four key insights with the audience on how to work together to support the region's agricultural h...
Read MoreStudents explore planning, address regional issues during FLIP summer program
This summer, more than 30 high school and college students from across northeastern Illinois participated in the Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) program.
Read MoreHow agriculture and conservation help the region thrive
Here are four key insights to keep in mind as we work together on supporting local food and farming, and open spaces and natural resources.
Read MoreMaking northeastern Illinois accessible to all
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Executive Director Erin Aleman shares why accessibility matters to her and how it’s important for the region to work together for equal access.
Read MoreRoadblock: Unsafe street stands in way of resident’s commute
As a mental health counselor, Nicole Yarmolkevich dedicates her day to supporting others. So when it’s time to head home, she craves a walk to clear her head. But walking to work no longer feel...
Read MoreHow to implement bike and pedestrian plans: Case studies from Arlington Heights and Park Forest
A safe walking and bicycling environment is essential to fostering healthy, sustainable, and vibrant communities. To advance these goals, Arlington Heights and Park Forest both worked with th...
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update, 7-16-21
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) released a new set of Community Data Snapshots to help local leaders and the public track progress and make informed decisions in their communities.
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update, 6-25-21
Have you worked on a project that improved quality of life for residents in the region? Submit a nomination now to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's first-ever Regional Excellence ...
Read MoreWhat your community needs to know about accessory dwelling units
As more communities look to expand housing types, they may consider a simple idea: accessory dwelling units.
Read MoreNew Chinatown parking plan to support neighborhood growth and safety
A new parking management plan for Chicago’s Chinatown offers recommendations to reduce parking congestion and support the growth of local businesses.
Read MoreTraffic is rebounding in northeastern Illinois
Transit and transportation use has changed significantly since the pandemic began in March 2020. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) updated its analysis of northeastern Illinoi...
Read MoreTwo communities working together to create a recreational go-to destination
With assistance from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), two communities in Cook County are working together to enhance recreation and attract business near the well-traveled I...
Read MoreCommunities adopting complete streets are creating safer travel options
The pandemic has reinforced the dangers behind street designs that encourage excessive vehicle speeding. Throughout the country last spring, as more places closed and roads emptied, the rate of...
Read MoreNortheastern Illinois’ economic recovery is lagging one year since pandemic began
A recent analysis from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) found the region has regained 43 percent of the jobs lost in 2020, but the rebound has slowed since the holiday season...
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