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 MoreNortheastern 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 MoreThe Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is telling stories throughout the year from residents with disabilities about their experiences in the region.
Read MoreWhile 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 MoreThis summer, more than 30 high school and college students from across northeastern Illinois participated in the Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) program.
Read MoreHere 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 MoreChicago 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 MoreAs 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 MoreA 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 MoreAs more communities look to expand housing types, they may consider a simple idea: accessory dwelling units.
Read MoreA new parking management plan for Chicago’s Chinatown offers recommendations to reduce parking congestion and support the growth of local businesses.
Read MoreTransit 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 MoreWith 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 MoreThe 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 MoreA 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 MoreFive communities in northern Illinois are moving forward on a plan to create a robust walking and bicycling network along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Read MoreGovernor 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, 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 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 MoreThe 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 MorePlanning 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 MoreNortheastern 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 MoreThe Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is telling stories throughout the year from residents with disabilities about their experiences in the region.
Read MoreWhile 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 MoreThis summer, more than 30 high school and college students from across northeastern Illinois participated in the Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) program.
Read MoreHere 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 MoreChicago 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 MoreAs 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 MoreA 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 MoreAs more communities look to expand housing types, they may consider a simple idea: accessory dwelling units.
Read MoreA new parking management plan for Chicago’s Chinatown offers recommendations to reduce parking congestion and support the growth of local businesses.
Read MoreTransit 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 MoreWith 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 MoreThe 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 MoreA 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 MoreFive communities in northern Illinois are moving forward on a plan to create a robust walking and bicycling network along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Read MoreGovernor 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, 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 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 MoreThe 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. ...
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