Making 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
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 MoreCollaboration across communities paves way for walking, bicycling routes throughout northern lakeshore
Five communities in northern Illinois are moving forward on a plan to create a robust walking and bicycling network along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update, 3-5-21
Women have been vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19. In Illinois and across the nation, women have become unemployed or dropped out of the workforce at higher rates than men. Underst...
Read MoreGovernor’s budget proposal highlights priorities and continued pandemic impacts
Governor J.B. Pritzker recently unveiled his proposed budget for Illinois’ new fiscal year amid a pandemic that has impacted state and local finances in different ways. The Chicago Metropolitan...
Read MoreWomen face serious challenges during COVID-19 recession
Women, particularly women of color, have been vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19. In Illinois and across the nation, women have become unemployed or dropped out of the workforce at ...
Read MoreHomelessness on the decline prior to COVID-19, but challenges remain
Homelessness in northeastern Illinois dropped to its lowest point in more than a decade prior to COVID-19, according to a new analysis by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). Th...
Read MoreNortheastern Illinois can work together to integrate equity with public transportation
The day is meant to highlight why local and federal officials need to support equitable, accessible, and sustainable public transportation. This year’s Transit Equity Day is extra significant. ...
Read MoreTravel safety is worsening in northeastern Illinois
Shortly after the coronavirus hit, 2020 went from being one of the better years for traffic safety nationally to being one of the deadliest. This trend has puzzled transportation experts becaus...
Read MoreIllinois sees second-largest population loss of U.S. states
Illinois lost nearly 80,000 residents in 2020, marking the seventh straight year of population decline, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Read MoreHow CMAP is supporting road safety in Flossmoor, other goals across northeastern Illinois
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has kicked off local planning projects in communities across northeastern Illinois.
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
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 MoreCollaboration across communities paves way for walking, bicycling routes throughout northern lakeshore
Five communities in northern Illinois are moving forward on a plan to create a robust walking and bicycling network along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update, 3-5-21
Women have been vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19. In Illinois and across the nation, women have become unemployed or dropped out of the workforce at higher rates than men. Underst...
Read MoreGovernor’s budget proposal highlights priorities and continued pandemic impacts
Governor J.B. Pritzker recently unveiled his proposed budget for Illinois’ new fiscal year amid a pandemic that has impacted state and local finances in different ways. The Chicago Metropolitan...
Read MoreWomen face serious challenges during COVID-19 recession
Women, particularly women of color, have been vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19. In Illinois and across the nation, women have become unemployed or dropped out of the workforce at ...
Read MoreHomelessness on the decline prior to COVID-19, but challenges remain
Homelessness in northeastern Illinois dropped to its lowest point in more than a decade prior to COVID-19, according to a new analysis by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). Th...
Read MoreNortheastern Illinois can work together to integrate equity with public transportation
The day is meant to highlight why local and federal officials need to support equitable, accessible, and sustainable public transportation. This year’s Transit Equity Day is extra significant. ...
Read MoreTravel safety is worsening in northeastern Illinois
Shortly after the coronavirus hit, 2020 went from being one of the better years for traffic safety nationally to being one of the deadliest. This trend has puzzled transportation experts becaus...
Read MoreIllinois sees second-largest population loss of U.S. states
Illinois lost nearly 80,000 residents in 2020, marking the seventh straight year of population decline, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Read MoreHow CMAP is supporting road safety in Flossmoor, other goals across northeastern Illinois
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has kicked off local planning projects in communities across northeastern Illinois.
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