Metropolitan Planning Council

Transport Chicago

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 8:00:00

Transport Chicago is an annual conference that provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge in transportation research, policies, and practice. The conference, first held in 1986, explores a broad range of transportation modes and issues. This event regularly attracts over 200 academics and professionals from the Chicago region and beyond, offering an excellent opportunity for the transportation community to make connections and share experiences. Keynote Speakers: Tilly Chang - Deputy…

Ticket to Ride: Bus Rapid Transit

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 6:00:00

Join transportation leaders from across the country to explore issues of livability and connectivity through existing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects in cities such as Cleveland, Ohio, New York, New York, and San Francisco, California. Panelists will compare and contrast how BRT relates to issues of economic development, urban revitalization, sustainability, and livability. Panelists include: Joseph Calabrese, Director of Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority; Michael Schwartz,…

5th National Housing Mobility Conference

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 8:30:00

MPC's Robin Snyderman will be a featured panelist. This will be a full-day policy conference that will examine new policies and advocacy opportunities to expand housing mobility and choice in the Housing Choice Voucher Program, along with a discussion of the implications of new research on assisted housing mobility. This conference is co-hosted by the Poverty & Race Research Action Council and the Urban Institute, with generous support from the MacArthur Foundation and the Annie E.…

Summer public workshop for the Milwaukee Avenue Green Development Corridor grant program

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 7:00:00

Want to help manage stormwater and prevent flooding in Logan Square? Interested in making green improvements to your property, no matter where you live? Join us at the second public workshop for the Milwaukee Avenue Green Development Corridor grant program! The event is free, but please register so we know how many people to expect. Learn how the grant program works and get free consultation from design professionals on the kinds of projects – a green roof, rain garden, permeable paving…

Project Development & Sustainable Infrastructure Planning: Getting your Project to Flow Smoothly

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 8:30:00

MPC's Josh Ellis will be a featured speaker on the 19th. Day 1: Project Development Monday, June 18, 2012 8:30-3:00pm (Registration begins at 8:00am) Day 2: Sustainable Infrastructure Tuesday, June 19, 2012 8:30-3:00pm (Registration begins at 8:00am) TOPICS: The availability of water and sewer services is a major factor in determining the community’s outlook for future economic development. The future growth and sustainability of the community is dependent upon your ability to plan,…

Fall public workshop for the Milwaukee Avenue Green Development Corridor grant program

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 7:00:00

Want to help manage stormwater and prevent flooding in Logan Square? Interested in making green improvements to your property, no matter where you live? Join us at the third public workshop for the Milwaukee Avenue Green Development Corridor grant program! The event is free, but please register so we know how many people to expect. Learn how the grant program works and get free consultation from design professionals on the kinds of projects – a green roof, rain garden, permeable paving…