What the Great Lakes Compact means for the Chicago region

The recent passage of the Great Lakes Compact, an historic interstate and international freshwater protection agreement, makes water supply planning even more important. | » More

After Showerheads and Sprinklers

As Illinois moves toward a state water supply plan, MPC co-hosted a May 16 conference to generate news ideas for protecting and sustaining our water resources.

Chicago Matters 2008 series, Growing Forward, explores sustainability

Over the next 10 months, this award-winning multimedia public affairs series will present the issues, challenges and opportunities of creating a sustainable Chicago region.

The City that NetWorks

Mayor's Advisory Council on Closing the Digital Divide recommends a Campaign for Digital Excellence to harness the opportunity and potential of a digital Chicago.

Urban Land magazine features Chicago

MPC staff and board members contributed several pieces to this tour de force on metropolitan Chicago.

A History of Success: the Campaign for Sensible Growth

Metropolitan Planning Council Media Guide to the 95th General Assembly: Regional, State & Local Planning

MPC Recommendations to DCEO Opportunity Returns Program

MPC called for six priorities that would make more strategic use of existing resources: employer-assisted housing, freight, local Opportunity Returns, Village of Riverdale redevelopment, commercial reinvestment and the CHA Plan for Transformation, and the creation of a community land trust.

One percent for planning: Financial support for local governments (SB 2875)

In the face of scarce economic resources and a state fiscal crisis, the wise use of public funds is more important than ever. From operating funds to capital expenses, public officials face increased scrutiny with respect to how they spend taxpayer dollars.

Testimony to the Illinois State Board of Education on the 2004 Education Budget

Network 21 recommendations to ISBE as it prepares its FY 2004 budget. Key recommendations include incorporating an increase in the foundation level and a change in the way the poverty grant is calculated.