How federal funds reach local transportation projects
Building northeastern Illinois back stronger in 2020
How COVID-19 has changed transportation
Strengthening our region's rail system
Supporting our manufacturing clusters
Explore CMAP's sidewalk inventory
Rail Safety Week
It's #RailSafetyWeek. Idling trains are not only a headache for drivers but pose risks for pedestrians. Grade separations, reroutes, and pedestrian-friendly improvements are just some of the ideas CMAP has been studying to improve rail safety throughout northeastern Illinois.
What are traded clusters?
How can we spark economic growth in our region? By supporting our region’s traded industry clusters. Learn what that means in our new video.
CMAP's vision
Who is CMAP? We’re passionate about helping communities prosper. As the planning agency for northeastern Illinois, we focus on issues like transportation, climate change, and economic prosperity for all. Learn more about our vision for the region.
Five ways to use CMAP's new water data
We've posted first-of-its-kind water data for northeastern Illinois. Here are five ways your community can use this information. Learn more at cmap.is/water-data.
ON TO 2050: a guide for the future
As the country rises to the unique challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, hear how our comprehensive plan, ON TO 2050, can be the guidebook to strengthening our region as we recover and rebuild.
Learn what you can do at cmap.is/onto2050.
Pilsen census celebration
What does census outreach look like during social distancing? We caught a glimpse of it this afternoon in Pilsen.
Pilsen Neighbors Community Council SGA Youth & Family Services #2020Census #BeCounted
Happy Arbor Day
Today is #ArborDay and we want to recognize communities like Village of Bensenville, City of Berwyn, Village of Park Forest, and Village of South Elgin for including tree preservation and tree planting requirements for streets and parking lots. These standards will help mitigate the local heat island effect and reduce flood risk in the area.
CMAP staff fill out the 2020 Census
While working from home, our staff continues to support the region by filling out the #2020Census. A full count ensures that CMAP -- and local governments, businesses, and nonprofits -- have accurate data to inform planning and investment decisions across our region.
Join us in filling out the census and support the Chicago region for the next 10 years. Learn more about the importance of the census on our website: http://ow.ly/eiYH50zhf3q. #BeCounted
Census Day message from Executive Director Erin Aleman
Today is #CensusDay and Erin Aleman, CMAP executive director, reminds us why it’s more important than ever to #BeCounted.
Fill out your census online at my2020census.gov.
Happy Birthday, Abe
Some wise words about planning for the future from our nation's 16th president. Happy Birthday from the Land of Lincoln #LincolnsBirthday
ON TO 2050 Symposium lunchtime conversation between CMAP Executive Director Erin Aleman and Juan Carlos Linares, Chief Engagement Officer for the City of Chicago.
Creating a better Chicago region with ON TO 2050
How can we create a better Chicago region? Learn more about ON TO 2050, the region's new comprehensive plan, and how it can make a difference in your community.
ON TO 2050 wins top award from state planning association
ON TO 2050 has been awarded the Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan from the American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter.
“The development of ON TO 2050 would not have been possible without the efforts of many, many others throughout the Chicago region and everyone at the agency,” said CMAP executive director Erin Aleman. “We are honored by this recognition and will continue to work toward implementation of the plan’s recommendations for a more inclusive, resilient, and thriving future.” https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/2050
Spring storms are coming. Read more about what ON TO 2050 recommends to reduce flood risk for people and assets in the Chicago region and watch a video about implementation efforts that are already making a difference in some communities. https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/2050/environment/flooding
Village of Midlothian
The CMAP Board has approved a new slate of local planning projects to help communities prosper.
Supported by CMAP's Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program, which has undertaken more than 200 projects since 2012 -- the 29 new projects will help local governments, nonprofits, and intergovernmental collaborators address issues at the intersections of transportation, land use, and quality of life.
“These new projects will help communities plan for a more resilient, inclusive, and thriving future,” said CMAP executive director Joseph C. Szabo. Read more in a news release. https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/programs/lta
A few of the communities we we look forward to working with are Village of Arlington Heights, Village of Bartlett - Illinois, Village of Streamwood, Village of Berkeley, Austin Coming Together, Elevated Chicago, DuPage County Board, Village of Ford Heights, Village of Fox Lake, Village of Lemont, McHenry County Government, Village of Minooka, Il, Village of Monee, Village of Oswego, IL - Village Hall, Village of Peotone, Will County Executive, BIG: Blacks in Green, City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development, City of Evanston Illinois Government, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Geneva, Illinois, Lake County Housing Authority, Village of Posen, and Village of Richton Park.
CMAP is working with Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community- CBCAC on a plan to make parking, biking, and walking easier in Chinatown. Join us for a public meeting at the Pui Tak Center (2216 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago), at 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 8, to share what type of parking challenges and strategies you think the plan should address. https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/programs/lta/chinatown-parking
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