Our Work
Our pillars
MPC’s work is designed to create Thriving Communities, Equitable Infrastructure, and Just Public Systems. These are the pillars of everything we do, a guiding framework for our intersectional efforts to advance racial equity and economic justice in the Chicago region.
Thriving Communities
All communities have the resources needed to thrive, including accessible and affordable housing, healthy and resilient neighborhoods, and community-centered planning and engagement.
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Equitable Infrastructure
Public and private capital investments adopt inclusive development standards and support sustainable infrastructure for all communities.
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Just Public Systems
The public sector has the tools and internal capacity needed to transform inequitable systems and make government more transparent and fairer for all.
Explore Just Public SystemsAreas of focus
MPC is a catalyst for change. With our unwavering commitment to the communities and residents of the Chicago region, the work we do has a profound impact on the built environment that each of us moves through day-by-day. While our work is always evolving and often intersectional, the categories below are a good place to begin exploring what we do.
Transportation
Advocating for comprehensive and efficient transportation systems
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Government
Engaging with government entities to shape equitable policies and practices
More on governmentHow we work
Imagine the table where decisions are made. MPC exists to expand that table and to convene a diverse group of stakeholders around it. Planners and policy makers. Community based and non-governmental organizations. Subject matter experts, civil engineers, and developers. Most important of all, the residents whose lived experience gives shape to every project we take on. Equitable impact is achieved through a unique model that utilizes research, policy, advocacy, and technical assistance.
Research
Identify the problem, find, and synthesize information to raise awareness.
Policy
Develop policy, define solutions, and pathways for policy change.
Advocacy
Communicate and activate support and political will, develop strategies for legislative, administrative outcomes.
Technical Assistance
Capacity building, education, and training.
