Unity is bringing new hope to Joliet

Community leaders on Joliet's East Side have established a new organization, Unity Community Development Corporation, to guide the implementation of the Joliet Quality of Life Plan developed by MPC and partners. | » More

Access, Amenities, Opportunity: MPC launches Reconnecting Neighborhoods project

In partnership with the City of Chicago, Regional Transportation Authority, and HNTB, in November, MPC convened citywide stakeholders in community planning initiative in three neighborhoods.

Neighbors making a difference

Guest article about placemaking by Jay Walljasper. "My hope that day was to showcase inspiring examples of how everyday citizens made tremendous improvements in the place they call home by putting their heads together with neighbors to conceive new ideas for their neighborhoods and then rolling up their sleeves to put these into action. ..."

Re-building community in Joliet: CBI recommendations take shape for housing and retail reinvestment

MPC's Community Building Initiative work on Joliet's Quality of Life Plan is contributing to a comprehensive plan to reinvigorate the heart of the region's fastest growing community.

Park Forest: the new community model

Campaign for Sensible Growth/Urban Land Institute-Chicago 2003 Technical Assistance Panel spawns success in south suburban Park Forest, Ill.

Lake Forest: Breaking New Ground for Affordable Housing
Report of the Metropolitan Planning Council Lake Forest Task Force

Metropolitan Planning Council Community Building Initiative

MPC’s Community Building Initiative provides community assistance to provide solutions to development challenges faced by communities; test and refine policies and strategies; provide models for other communities; and create a network of regional partners and contacts.

St. Charles Housing: Today and in the Future
Report of the Metropolitan Planning Council St. Charles Housing Task Force

St. Charles Housing Task Force: Appendix

An appendix about housing endorsements.

Putting policy into practice

MPC's Community Building Initiative is featured in the cover story in the Winter 2005 Regional Connection newsletter.