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Next City op-ed: Chicago needed an investment partner, so it’s building one itself
Why has the Chicago Infrastructure Trust generated outsized interest? For starters, I can’t think of many mayors beyond Rahm Emanuel who can produce former President Bill Clinton for a local press announcement. Yet there he was on March 1 of last year, lauding his former staffer (and former…
Stagnation, progress in Chicago trigger ideas for President Obama's second term
In the weeks since the election, I've been pondering how the outcome will affect my world. On a personal level, will I ever again experience the pride of a U.S. president who hails from Chicago and who I have the pleasure of knowing? Doubtful. Professionally, I heave a sigh of relief that the…
Fix it first: The importance of infrastructure maintenance
This week, the Chicago Dept. of Transportation announced the reconstruction of the Wells Street bridge across the Chicago River. The work would repair the 90-year-old steel structure, pavement, bike lanes and the Chicago Transit Authority elevated rail bridge that runs atop. From start to finish,…
All Systems Go: Engineering Sustainable Utility Solutions
The complete audio recording of this event is available for listening. Last week MPC hosted the third event in its infrastructure roundtable series, All Systems Go: Engineering Sustainable Utility Solutions, generously sponsored by ComEd and Peoples Gas. The event featured a top-notch panel: J.…
2011 Infrastructure Roundtable Series: Innovative Financing for Infrastructure
The second event in MPC's 2011 Infrastructure Roundtable Series, Innovative Financing for Infrastructure explored the need for a new approach to transportation planning and investment that maximizes the use of existing infrastructure, documents and captures the value of new investments, and taps…
State of the Union, state capital crisis call for 'redoubled effort' on infrastructure
On the eve of the State of the Union address, The New York Times’ David Brooks challenged President Obama to lay out a “precise vision of what a thriving America is going to look like in the 21st Century.” On Tuesday, the President filled in that sketch and tossed back a challenge…
San Francisco moves forward with congestion pricing
  • Aug 9, 2010
While congestion pricing has already been introduced by several states and instituted on some highways, San Francisco is poised to become the first city in the United States to implement this innovative transportation demand management tool. According to the latest Urban Mobility Report, the…
Infrastructure, earmarks, Asian carp hot topics for Senatorial candidates at MPC luncheon
Illinois’ U.S. Senate candidates Alexi Giannoulias (D), Mark Kirk (R), and LeAlan Jones (Green) explained their plans for improving Illinois’ economy, infrastructure, communities and environment at the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) 2010 Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Chicago…
U.S. DOT budget bringing 'infrastructure of tomorrow' to region
In keeping with President Obama’s State of the Union pledge “to build the infrastructure of tomorrow,” the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (U.S. DOT) released its budget for FY2011, which includes $2.2 billion for Illinois and $1.2 billion for Indiana for construction and…
Around the World in 90 Minutes: Infrastructure Best Practices Across the Globe
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  • Dec 17, 2008
Hear about global planning and development trends from knowledgeable, well-traveled pros, in this 90-minute “whirlwind tour." Panelists at this MPC roundtable luncheon discussed real estate, transportation, and other infrastructure best practices.

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