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By Breann Gala
Apr 30, 2013

A majority of Americans believe we are still in the middle of the housing crisis, despite recent media around increases in home sales and values. This finding was one part of a MacArthur Foundation survey of American households that demonstrated huge shifts in the public’s views of…

The BUILT in Cook Loan Fund—reimagining the suburbs

By Breann Gala
Apr 26, 2013

On April 18, 2013, Cook County President Preckwinkle officially announced the BUILT in Cook Loan Fund—a $30 million loan pool that will expand the County’s ability to finance projects benefiting the region’s economic growth and spurring job creation. Standing for "Broadening Urban…

National Walk to Work Day is April 5 (or is it Walk to Work Week?)

By Tim Grzesiakowski
Apr 3, 2013

There seems to be a day for everything, and walking is no exception. This Friday, April 5, is National Walk to Work Day, not to be confused with The American Heart Association’s National Walking Day on April 3. So whether you decided to walk on Wednesday, take a stroll this Friday, or hoof…

The best part of National Walk to Work Day? Walking home

By Josh Ellis
Apr 3, 2013

This Friday, April 5, is National Walk to Work Day, and with Chicago area weather predicted to be sunny and cool (but not cold), all you'll need is a hat, a bottle of water (but not bottled water), and a plan of how to get from A to B. There are clearly lots of benefits to walking in general, and…

Shops and Lofts at 47 to anchor Bronzeville retail

By Joanna Trotter
Apr 2, 2013

“For some, the number seven symbolizes luck; others associate it with the fulfillment of a prophecy,” reflected former 4th Ward Alderman and current Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC) Chair Shirley Newsome, to a packed crowd on April 2, as they celebrated the groundbreaking…

Planning is our Middle Name: MPC represents at the 2013 American Planning Association national conference

By Abby Crisostomo
Mar 20, 2013

While MPC works on a broad range of issues from community development to transportation financing to stormwater mitigation and more, the thread that connects it all is found right in our name – planning. MPC’s long history and expertise in planning in the Chicago region and beyond is…

Bus-only lanes a smart step toward easing Chicago commutes

By MarySue Barrett
Feb 28, 2013

Reliability. When it comes to the work commute, it doesn't matter whether we drive, take public transportation or ride a bike — reliability is the No. 1 quality we're looking for, according to several recent reports, including the local Regional Transportation Authority's Customer…

Not just another agency: How the Cook County Land Bank Authority is racing ahead

By Breann Gala
Feb 8, 2013

Housing, finance, real estate, policy, and economic development groups are buzzing about the passage of the Cook County Land Bank ordinance that effectually creates a countywide land bank. Whenever new strategies and policies initiate, valid questions arise, such as how will this benefit my…

Cook County Land Bank ordinance up for debate

By Breann Gala
Jan 10, 2013

The Cook County Land Bank ordinance, proposed on Dec. 18 by Pres. Toni Preckwinkle and Comm. Bridget Gainer, will be reviewed by the Cook County Board’s Finance Committee on Jan. 15. The outcomes of this meeting and the subsequent public hearing will inform the final ordinance and next steps.…

In the Loop: December 7, 2012

By Chrissy Mancini Nichols
Dec 7, 2012

In the Loop is your Friday round-up of what's going on in the transportation world, posted in conjunction with Talking Transit. MPC Research Assistant Ariel Ranieri authored this post. @ mpc In an effort to improve service, Pace and CTA will better coordinate fare payment and bus routes, while a…

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