Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Board chairman Gerald Bennett is also co-chairing the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus 2016 Olympic Regional Coordinating Committee. He recently appeared on the Comcast Network's Political Update, along with committee co-chairman Karen McConnaughay and caucus executive director David Bennett.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's GO TO 2040 campaign has entered its "Invent the Future public-input phase. Tell us how you want the seven-county region to plan for the additional 2.8 million residents expected by 2040. Attend an Invent the Future workshop and have your say! Visit www.goto2040.org to find one near you, and to create your own scenarios for the future.
While the seven-county metropolitan Chicago region is prosperous by many measures, sustaining residents' quality of life depends on our ability to address these problems. The GO TO 2040 comprehensive regional plan's main purpose is to grow our region's economy by building on its strengths and overcoming its challenges. Visit www.cmap.illinois.gov for details of the plan.
The plan articulates policy reforms that are carefully targeted to enhance the region's economy by setting clear priorities, including improved efficiency of investments and transparency of public decision making. Within local control over zoning and land decisions, communities have many opportunities to work both together and independently toward the common goal of sustainable prosperity.
GO TO 2040 calls for investment in existing communities and emphasizes development that is more compact and "livable." By implementing GO TO 2040, residents will have more options for getting around, more options for housing, more jobs nearer to where they live, more parks and open space, more plentiful and cleaner water, healthier air, and better quality of life.
The plan seeks to maintain and strengthen our region's position as one of the nation's few global economic centers. Prosperity is driven largely by a combination of infrastructure, overall business environment, workforce, and amenities. To remain an attractive place for workers and businesses, our region needs: * Global connections that link us to international trade and information networks, providing economic opportunities and a broad range of jobs. * A robust, diverse business community, skilled labor force, and excellent higher education system. * Modern, well-maintained infrastructure, including transportation, energy, telecommunications, and water. * A healthy environment with ample open space and parks for recreation. * Active institutions for arts and culture, along with other amenities for a high overall quality of life. * Government that is transparent and highly accountable.
While the seven-county metropolitan Chicago region is prosperous by many measures, sustaining residents' quality of life depends on our ability to address these problems. The GO TO 2040 comprehensive regional plan's main purpose is to grow our reg...
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