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Stagnation, progress in Chicago trigger ideas for President Obama's second term
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MarySue Barrett
Nov 29, 2012
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…
Implementing GO TO 2040: A Plan for Chicagoland's Future; We Have a Plan: Let’s Do It
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May 5, 2011
Listen to this April 27, 2011, roundtable, the third in the three-part series, “Implementing GO TO 2040: A Plan for Chicagoland’s Future,” co-sponsored by MPC and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. The series explored how – in an ever-expanding world economy…
YNDC Youngstown Rising
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May 4, 2011
Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams shared this video, which explains the work of the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC), as part of his presentation at the final roundtable in MPC and Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's series on implementing the GO TO 2040 plan.
Steel Valley Meltdown
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May 4, 2011
Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams shared this video on the past, present and future of Youngstown at the final roundtable in MPC and Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's series on implementing the GO TO 2040 plan.
Federal, state agendas and GO TO 2040 focus of 3/25 roundtable
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Randy Blankenhorn
Mar 14, 2011
MPC is partnering with CMAP on a series of roundtables that focus on specific issues within GO TO 2040, the region’s new long-range plan to guide policy and investment decisions in northeastern Illinois through mid-century and beyond. The first roundtable, on Feb. 18, focused on how the…
Keepers and Seekers: The Next Mayor's Priorities for a Prosperous Metropolitan Region
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Jan 31, 2011
MPC believes a healthy, prosperous region— and its core city—is competitive, equitable and sustainable. In the fall of 2010, we compiled a list of economic development, infrastructure and housing-related challenges the next mayor will face in achieving this goal. The following briefing…
Inspiring investments, inspired leadership essential to strengthening Illinois' economy
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MarySue Barrett
Nov 17, 2010
On the eve of Election Day, Illinois voters are deciding which candidates they trust to calm our economic storms. Whether green or seasoned, tomorrow’s winners will confront historic budget deficits and cloudy fiscal forecasts at all levels of government, and most policy experts agree they…
It’s only 2010, but today you can GO TO 2040
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Josh Ellis
Oct 14, 2010
Think for a moment about what our region could be in 2040. More transit choices? Doable. Safer neighborhoods? Possible. Cleaner water? Sure, if we work at it. Whatever our goals for tomorrow and the future, we need a plan to get there. Fortunately for northeastern Illinois, we now have one –…
Register today for GO TO 2040 comprehensive regional plan launch event, Oct. 13
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Mandy Burrell Booth
Sep 21, 2010
We received a nice note from our partners at CMAP this morning, and want to pass along their reminder to register by the end of this month for the launch of GO TO 2040, on Oct. 13: The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) appreciates efforts of the Metropolitan Planning Council and its…
Gary and Region Investment Project fact sheet
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Sep 17, 2010
Northwest Indiana's urban cities, including Gary, have weathered decades of disinvestment. Yet they possess significant — if underused — assets, including national parks, miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, transit hubs, historic landmarks, and a strong workforce. Now, MPC and The Times…
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