Prioritizing regional coordination The Century Plan is a long-term vision for the region, by the region. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is bringing the conversation to communities across northeastern Illinois through the Catalyst Series — a set of events centered around in-depth discussions on significant topics that are ripe for regional coordination. Leaders from government, business, civic, and philanthropic spheres are convening at Catalyst Series events to help shape what the region should prioritize in The Century Plan, and how we can take bold action together. Upcoming Catalyst Series event From challenge to opportunity: Navigating uncertainty in a changing economy Northeastern Illinois’ economy is growing, but at a slower pace than other metropolitan areas and the nation overall. How can northeastern Illinois unite to win the investment and jobs that will sustain the region into the next century? Our future competitiveness depends on how we plan, coordinate, and invest as a region. By proactively competing together, our region can build a more resilient economy and attract the new jobs and investments that will fuel the economy for decades to come. When: Friday, November 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: The Morton Arboretum – Thornhill Education Center, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532 Register today Thank you to our sponsors Century Sponsors Catalyst Series updates Economic development and open land preservation can live in harmony Driving change: a transportation system for the next century High stakes in the Great Lakes Regional climate plan moves to action Planning and navigating tensions in the new industrial age A model for the region: Housing Lake moves from conversation to commitment