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Since 1934, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has been dedicated to shaping a more sustainable and prosperous greater Chicago region. As an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, MPC serves communities and residents by developing, promoting and implementing solutions for sound regional growth.
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Centennial Activities
Reinventing Public Investment: Better Choices for a Better Chicagoland Lecture Series
Metropolitan Planning Council
To what extent do investment decisions made in
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 noon
"What Makes Your Place Great?" Roundtable
Metropolitan Planning Council
This summer, the Metropolitan Planning Council asked residents of the region to submit photos or videos of their favorite public spaces to the "What Makes Your Place Great?" contest. The response was overwhelming; More than 50 submissions from around the region - from gardens and public plazas to coffee shops and hiking trails - were nominated. Come hear the people behind the winning submissions talk about the history of their favorite places, why they nominated them for the contest and what they mean to them and their community. [MORE]
Friday, June 5, 2009 noon to 1:30pm
A Reform Roadmap for Viable Infrastructure in the Chicago Region
Metropolitan Planning Council
The first panel of the "Reinventing Public Investment" series will explore how federal investment policies in energy, transportation and water have shaped decisions and development in the
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 noon to 1:30pm
Creating Livable Communities in the Chicago Region
Metropolitan Planning Council
The second panel of the "Reinventing Public Investment" series explores how federal investment policies in housing, transportation and economic development have shaped decisions and development in the Chicago region. Panelist include: Don Chen, Ford Foundation and founder of Smart Growth America; Todd Brown, ShoreBank; Cathe
Monday, August 17, 2009 noon to 1:30pm
Sustainable Choices for a Greener Chicago Region
Metropolitan Planning Council
Sustainable Choices for a Greener Chicago Region, the third panel of the "Reinventing Public Investment" series, will explore how federal energy,water, and land use policies have shaped decisions and development in the Chicago region and beyond. [MORE]
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