GO TO 2040Comprehensive Regional Plan

Overview and Implementation Strategies

Northwest Indiana Regional Planning CommissionNovember 30, 2010

Matt MaloneyDeputy Chief of Staff

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Regional Planning in Metropolitan Chicago

Smart Growth America Webinar

Feb. 1, 2011

CMAP Background

Formed by state law in 2005 to integrate planning for transportation and land use

Seven-county area, with geographically representative Board

Key Recommendations of GO TO 2040

Livable Communities1. Land Use and Housing2. Water and Energy

Conservation3. Parks and Open Space4. Local Food

Human Capital5. Education and Workforce

Development6. Economic Innovation

Efficient Governance7. Tax Policy8. Access to Information9. Coordinated Investments

Regional Mobility10. Transportation Investments

-- major capital projects11. Public Transit12. Freight

Plan Implementation: Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant

• Purpose: implement GO TO 2040 plan through assistance to communities

• $4.25 million awarded, covering 3-year period (to end of 2013)

• Funding used primarily to support new staff, also some small grants

• Over 130 applicants requested assistance from CMAP during recent call for projects (nearly 200 projects submitted)