Illinois 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 MoreCMAP Weekly Update
CMAP is accepting funding applications for surface transportation projects from Friday, January 8, through Friday, March 5.
Read MorePandemic presents opportunity for communities to embrace biking and walking
COVID-19 has affected northeastern Illinois’ entire transportation system since March, with residents showing increased interest in biking and walking as one example. These travel modes provide...
Read MoreVoters approve government consolidations in the region
Voters across northeastern Illinois approved a number of government consolidations during the November 2020 elections.
Read MoreBringing the region together for a stronger recovery
Leaders from across northeastern Illinois joined together on Monday to support a strong economic recovery and build back a more inclusive, prosperous, and resilient region.
Read MoreCOVID-19 offers opportunity to rethink curb space
COVID-19 has introduced new demands for the curb. Safety measures restrict the use of enclosed spaces and require that all establishments — both indoor and outdoor —accommodate “physical dist...
Read MoreUnemployment fluctuating during COVID-19 pandemic
Unemployment has improved since this spring, but the ongoing pandemic and efforts to contain it may cause lasting damage to the region’s job market, with many workers at risk of permanently lea...
Read MoreSummer of extreme weather stresses need for climate action in northeastern Illinois
Northeastern Illinois is not immune to the effects of climate change. In fact, a changing climate is already having a significant impact on infrastructure in communities across the region, cont...
Read MoreOnline permitting during COVID-19 underscores importance of tech investment
Online submission systems are more efficient. They allow residents to submit at their convenience, municipalities to gather permits in a searchable database, and staff to reduce data processing...
Read MoreSurvey reveals travel patterns were shifting pre-pandemic
Younger generations are favoring biking, walking, and public transit over cars more than they did a decade ago. Lower income households are traveling more. More workers are telecommuting for th...
Read MoreHow to engage Latinx communities during COVID-19
Many Latinx residents receive information through their churches or at social service agencies and community meetings that provide materials printed in Spanish. Unfortunately, many of these pla...
Read MoreNorth Avenue revitalization kicks off with housing boom
Apartments, townhouses, and other multifamily housing developments are cropping up along North Avenue in western Cook County. The activity shows renewed interest in a once vibrant commercial st...
Read MoreIllinois at risk of a census undercount, especially in communities of color
Fewer people in northeastern Illinois are filling out the census, putting the region at risk of a costly undercount. A new analysis of 2020 census data by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Pl...
Read MoreReimagining an economic recovery with a low-carbon future
“There’s an opportunity right now for a massive infrastructure investment plan that would upgrade electricity systems and public transportation, and electrify our industries. That could create ...
Read MoreWhy we must address housing vacancies even during a pandemic
We still do not know how the coronavirus pandemic will change the region’s housing market, in part, because governmental interventions like emergency rent assistance, eviction suspensions, and ...
Read MoreShared services and tax reform are key strategies for addressing sales tax shortfalls
The dramatic drop in retail spending caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is significantly reducing local government revenues, which is most concerning for communities that heavily rely on sales tax...
Read MoreLocal Technical Assistance keeps public engaged during pandemic
Public engagement remains a core element to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s Local Technical Assistance program, and our commitment to eliciting feedback from residents and stakeh...
Read MoreShared services can strengthen local governments’ response to COVID-19
Service-sharing initiatives have proven to be effective tools for local governments looking to save taxpayer dollars and improve efficiency. More communities in northeastern Illinois may want c...
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update, 6-26-20
CMAP Weekly Update, 6-26-20. CMAP recently released first-of-its-kind water data for northeastern Illinois. In partnership with Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, we developed data showing past water ...
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 MoreCMAP Weekly Update
CMAP is accepting funding applications for surface transportation projects from Friday, January 8, through Friday, March 5.
Read MorePandemic presents opportunity for communities to embrace biking and walking
COVID-19 has affected northeastern Illinois’ entire transportation system since March, with residents showing increased interest in biking and walking as one example. These travel modes provide...
Read MoreVoters approve government consolidations in the region
Voters across northeastern Illinois approved a number of government consolidations during the November 2020 elections.
Read MoreBringing the region together for a stronger recovery
Leaders from across northeastern Illinois joined together on Monday to support a strong economic recovery and build back a more inclusive, prosperous, and resilient region.
Read MoreCOVID-19 offers opportunity to rethink curb space
COVID-19 has introduced new demands for the curb. Safety measures restrict the use of enclosed spaces and require that all establishments — both indoor and outdoor —accommodate “physical dist...
Read MoreUnemployment fluctuating during COVID-19 pandemic
Unemployment has improved since this spring, but the ongoing pandemic and efforts to contain it may cause lasting damage to the region’s job market, with many workers at risk of permanently lea...
Read MoreSummer of extreme weather stresses need for climate action in northeastern Illinois
Northeastern Illinois is not immune to the effects of climate change. In fact, a changing climate is already having a significant impact on infrastructure in communities across the region, cont...
Read MoreOnline permitting during COVID-19 underscores importance of tech investment
Online submission systems are more efficient. They allow residents to submit at their convenience, municipalities to gather permits in a searchable database, and staff to reduce data processing...
Read MoreSurvey reveals travel patterns were shifting pre-pandemic
Younger generations are favoring biking, walking, and public transit over cars more than they did a decade ago. Lower income households are traveling more. More workers are telecommuting for th...
Read MoreHow to engage Latinx communities during COVID-19
Many Latinx residents receive information through their churches or at social service agencies and community meetings that provide materials printed in Spanish. Unfortunately, many of these pla...
Read MoreNorth Avenue revitalization kicks off with housing boom
Apartments, townhouses, and other multifamily housing developments are cropping up along North Avenue in western Cook County. The activity shows renewed interest in a once vibrant commercial st...
Read MoreIllinois at risk of a census undercount, especially in communities of color
Fewer people in northeastern Illinois are filling out the census, putting the region at risk of a costly undercount. A new analysis of 2020 census data by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Pl...
Read MoreReimagining an economic recovery with a low-carbon future
“There’s an opportunity right now for a massive infrastructure investment plan that would upgrade electricity systems and public transportation, and electrify our industries. That could create ...
Read MoreWhy we must address housing vacancies even during a pandemic
We still do not know how the coronavirus pandemic will change the region’s housing market, in part, because governmental interventions like emergency rent assistance, eviction suspensions, and ...
Read MoreShared services and tax reform are key strategies for addressing sales tax shortfalls
The dramatic drop in retail spending caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is significantly reducing local government revenues, which is most concerning for communities that heavily rely on sales tax...
Read MoreLocal Technical Assistance keeps public engaged during pandemic
Public engagement remains a core element to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s Local Technical Assistance program, and our commitment to eliciting feedback from residents and stakeh...
Read MoreShared services can strengthen local governments’ response to COVID-19
Service-sharing initiatives have proven to be effective tools for local governments looking to save taxpayer dollars and improve efficiency. More communities in northeastern Illinois may want c...
Read MoreCMAP Weekly Update, 6-26-20
CMAP Weekly Update, 6-26-20. CMAP recently released first-of-its-kind water data for northeastern Illinois. In partnership with Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, we developed data showing past water ...
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