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Magellan Development Group wins MPC 2011 Burnham Award for Lakeshore East
  • Jun 17, 2011
Lakeshore East, the blossoming ‘village in the heart of the city’ rising a block north of Millennium Park, has been selected as winner of the esteemed 2011 Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) Burnham Award for Excellence in Planning. Established in 1988, the award, named in honor of…
August Media Tips
  • Aug 25, 2009
MPC welcomes three Cabinet secretaries for Sept. 17 Annual Luncheon Capping off a recent day-long discussion on the future of America’s metropolitan areas with the White House Office of Urban Affairs and Domestic Policy Council, President Barack Obama announced that members of his…
March Media Tips
  • Mar 24, 2008
A+ Illinois Encourages State Senators to Support School Funding Reform Bill The A+ Illinois campaign for statewide school funding reform is asking voters to visit the A+ Illinois Web site to send letters to their state senators encouraging them to sign on to the growing list of…
Northwest Indiana's Marquette Plan earns Metropolitan Planning Council's 2007 Burnham Award for Excellence in Planning
  • Nov 20, 2007
Lakeshore reinvestment strategy will bring new economic, recreational opportunities to region; winners to accept award at MPC Annual Meeting Luncheon Nov. 29
Employer-Assisted Housing helps turn American dream of homeownership into a reality for U.S. immigrants
  • Jul 31, 2007
Purchasing a home can be intimidating for anyone, however immigrants can face special challenges; Employer-Assisted Housing can help.
Metropolitan Planning Council celebrates Olympics win, recommends priorities to achieve 'lasting legacy'
  • Apr 18, 2007
MPC encourages city, Chicago 2016 to undertake projects that will improve quality of life, equity of opportunity, and economic redevelopment in metropolitan Chicago
August Media Tips
  • Aug 31, 2006
Anniversary of Katrina Serves as Reminder about Value of Planning During the week of Aug. 29, the nation will unite with still-devastated Gulf Coast communities in observance of the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina , reflecting on the…
October Media Tips
  • Oct 1, 2005
Fall Roundtables to Focus on SAFETEA-LU, Community Building , and Media There’s nothing like getting the scoop from “insiders.” With that in mind, the Metropolitan Planning Council is pleased to present its 2005 Fall Roundtable Series, featuring three distinct sessions at each of…
Workshop Will Help South Suburban Communities Plan Development
  • Jun 24, 2005
Interactive workshop will illustrate how new workbook can help solve development problems
December 2002 Media Tips
  • Dec 1, 2002
December 2002 Media Tips: Business Leaders for Transportation to release federal action agenda; Chicago zoning recommendations get first public hearing; Wilmette housing commission recommends adoption of innovative development criteria; Campaign for Sensible Growth, Chicago Urban League and Latinos United join forces to use sensible growth strategies to aid urban revitalization

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