MPC @Metroplanners
Nonpartisan advocate for the Chicago region since 1934. Explore our recommendations for state, local and institutional policy change: https://t.co/AiFN32W7Rc. metroplanning.org Metropolitan Planning Council Joined February 2010-
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Join Active Transportation Alliance at a town hall TOMORROW (3/2 from 1-3pm), to voice concerns about the Chicago transit system to elected officials and community leaders. More info & RSVP: p2a.co/5k52ugr Location: 2976 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
After 2+ years of leadership, MPC President & CEO Darlene Hightower is stepping down from her role to pursue other professional opportunities. Read more about Darlene, her impact, and MPC's next steps in today's Chicago Sun-Times article linked below: ow.ly/2ejL50QEiNe
Neighbors for an Equitable Transition to Zero-Emissions (NET-Z), will host a virtual power hour TOMORROW on 2/13 @ 6pm CT to engage with community leaders online to discuss the fundamentals of electric vehicles. Register: ow.ly/joXW50QAi3A
Cook County recently announced continued grant support for local govt & agency partners for furthering their transportation projects. RSVP for a free virtual workshop for potential applicants on Wed, Jan 31 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 for interested applicants: cookcountyil.gov/investincook
Join Commissioner Cam Davis, MPC, Elevate, and SEIU Local One Union on Wednesday, January 10th for a lunch & learn about flood justice & future preparedness. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/flood-justic…
Tomorrow! Join @ChicagoDOT, @cta, and MPC in the next Chicago Mobility Collaborative virtually or in-person to share ideas & create better transportation for all. Thurs 12/7, 6-7:30 pm Hibbard Elementary School (Albany Park) & Virtual Sign up here: cloud.citynews.chicago.gov/CMC_December20…
Fantastic turnout for a meaningful conversation about this racial equity moment. Thanks to our partners at the Office of Equity and Racial Justice, our panelists, and our hosts at Adler. The essential work continues. #racialequitymoment #fightorflight
How are we responding in this moment of attack on racial equity work across the country? Join us & the Office of Equity and Racial Justice at the link below for a conversation on the state of our racial equity moment. ow.ly/CjEV50QbLjz #racialequitymoment #fightorflight
You're invited! Join us & the Office of Equity and Racial Justice on November 28th at Adler University for a conversation on the state of our racial equity moment. Register for free: ow.ly/mowa50Qa4xG
How are we responding in this moment of attack on racial equity work across the country? Join us & the Office of Equity and Racial Justice on November 28th at Adler University for a conversation on the state of our racial equity moment. ow.ly/mowa50Qa4xG
ICYMI: An MPC study was mentioned on a @WBEZreset segment on lead service line replacement. The study found that people of color in IL are up to 2x more likely as white Illinoisans to live where most of IL lead service lines are located. Read the report: ow.ly/hjz850Q7arc
JOIN US THURS (11/9) for the 2nd session of the 2023 Drinking Water 1-2-3 Academy: Winning strategies for creating sustainable drinking water solutions, feat. municipal officials, public works directors, & water experts discussing LSLR best practices. Reg: ow.ly/LT5250Q4FNk
Congratulations to MPC board member Ciere Boatright, newly named commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development. We look forward to working with you in your new role!
JOIN US NEXT THURS (11/2) for the 1st session of the 2023 Drinking Water 1-2-3 Academy! Explore funding opportunities for water infrastructure, updates on Lead Service Line Replacement regulation, the latest in rate affordability, & more. Register today: lnkd.in/eR8Wzpfc
Do you have advanced GIS and Excel skills? If so, consider applying for the open 'Research Assistant' role on the MPC team! To learn more and apply, visit metroplanners.org/employment or click the link in our bio. #Hiring #ChicagoHiring #Research
Let IDOT know you care about clean, equitable transportation! The IL Department of Transportation wants your feedback! Take two minutes to share your transit experiences, challenges, and insights to help inform their Long-Range Transportation Plan. bit.ly/ildotsurvey1
What is a considered a Chicago suburb? Earlier this month, MPC Manager Alec Singer weighed in on the ins, outs, and boundaries of Chicago suburbs on WGN with Lisa Dent. Listen to the inverview here: wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/what… Photo credit: Benjamin Suter via Pexels
🎉 We're hiring! MPC seeks a Grants Manager and Development Director to support MPC's development team. Please ReTweet! ow.ly/hhw350PQiv7 #Hiring #ChicagoHiring #IllinoisHiring #OpenPosition #GrantsManager #DevelopmentDirector
Last night, we held our 2023 Annual Event! With hundreds of special guests, we honored Quintin Primo III & Tonika Lewis Johnson for their commitments to advancing racial equity in our region. We are excited that, thus far, we’ve received over $738,000! Thanks to all who supported
🎉 We're hiring! MPC seeks a Development Director to lead our Development team. Please share! ow.ly/zYsf50PNWHK #Hiring #ChicagoHiring #IllinoisHiring #OpenPosition #DevelopmentDirector
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.@ChicagoBACP 2nd time in less than 1 week that I've seen food trucks doing this. We need our #bikechi lanes for transportation. This is NOT an appropriate place for food trucks to park and sell. Please tell them that it is NOT acceptable or safe. @activetrans @chi_streets
On this #EarthDay, take a moment to learn about Our Great Rivers—launched in 2016 as the first-ever comprehensive vision for the Calumet, #Chicago and Des Plaines rivers in the City of Chicago. #Philanthropy #NeighborhoodInvestment #EarthDay2023 metroplanning.org/news/10438/Ann…
TODAY: Tune in to Chicago Tonight at 12pm CT on 4/24 for VOICES: A WTTW News Community Conversation that will examine the impact of the 2023 Chicago mayoral election with host Brandis Friedman moderating. RSVP: bit.ly/3KICIei
.@Metroplanners' Reconnecting Communities Report documents the equity and environmental harms that transportation infrastructure has caused in the Chicago region. Join us and @NewUrbanism on May 10th at Noon for a virtual panel discussion metroplanning.org/events/virtual…
Tomorrow 3/14 at 11am listen to the ILGA Joint Transportation and Public Safety/Infrastructure Appropriations Subject Matter Committee Hearing on public transit at the Michael Bilandic Building, Rm C-600, 160 N Lasalle or livestream at 11am ilga.gov/senateaudvid.a… @Metroplanners
Come offer support for better transit tomorrow morning in the Loop. In advance of a hearing on transit being held by IL legislators, we’re urging the state to find bold solutions for improving our transit system. activetrans.org/media/advocate…
We are beyond thrilled to have won a 2022 Chicago Innovation Award for #H2NOWChicago, our real-time #ChicagoRiver #waterquality monitoring project! Congratulations to all the innovators honored last night. Thank you @Chi_Innovation. What an honor!
Letters: The state should help with funding for the Red Line’s needed extension. Great points @AldTomTunney chicagotribune.com/opinion/letter…
WBEZ wants to know what bus and train riders really think — and what questions you have for the people in charge. wbez.org/stories/cta-su…
Plan Commission approved plans for a six-story, 63-unit affordable housing project at 4715 N. Western Ave. in Lincoln Square. The project, led by The Community Builders, will include ground-floor commercial space and 18 public parking spaces.
Join our Oct. 13 webinar where @cmapillinois will introduce new tools to support pedestrian accessibility plan development. Learn from leaders in @VillageOrlandPk who have developed and are implementing their ADA Transition Plan. Register today!
How can we make our communities more accessible? Join us on Oct 13 to learn about how some of the Chicago region’s agencies, municipalities, & academic institutions are paving the way for increased accessibility by ADA transition planning. ow.ly/g4ub50L0ZHu
How can we make our communities more #accessible? Join us on Oct. 13 to learn about how some of the Chicago region’s agencies, municipalities, and academic institutions are paving the way for increased #accessibility by ADA transition planning. Register: bit.ly/3EjAYXB
Join us tomorrow to see how Chicago ranked in the @ArcadisGlobal Sustainable Cities Index. Geneva @MayorBurns, Environment Committee Chair, will moderate a panel discussion featuring leaders from the Caucus, @cmapillinois, @ChicagoDOT, and Arcadis. bit.ly/3dUC4y1
Hear how CMAP and other agencies in the region are addressing #ADA needs, how communities are reprioritizing mobility and accessibility, and how to take action to make your community’s sidewalks, crosswalks, and transit stations universally accessible: metroplanning.org/events/virtual…
Thanks so much to @IAmSandria and #BernardLloyd for a fabulous tour with @Metroplanners of #Boxville and the #BronzevilleCommunityGarden on 51st and #TheForum on 43rd, all linked by the Green Line south. We are excited to see this neighborhood thrive.
I was honored last week to accept @Metroplanners' 2022 Champion Fighter Award in recognition of the work of @ChiTrust. I'm so proud of the team and the work we accomplished during my time there and I am confident in the work the Trust will continue to do in Chicago.
BIKE BUS ALERT! This Wednesday, hop on the inaugural CBGN Halsted Bike Bus. Grab coffee with us at Elevate or join along the way (SW corner at each stop). Track the bus: bikebustracker.bikegridnow.org Don't need to be in The Loop by 8:30? Hang out or work from Sawada Coffee after.
@WBEZreset today at noon is devoting most of the hour to the need for safer streets for walking and biking. As part of the segment, you'll also hear from our friends @FullLaneFemme and @rideillinois. Don't miss it.