Working with communities to plan for the future The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) partners with communities throughout northeastern Illinois to address transportation, land use, housing, economic growth, community development, and more. We have projects happening all around the seven-county region. Community members — just like you — are key to creating plans that reflect the values and priorities of the people who live and work in northeastern Illinois. Help shape your community by sharing your thoughts, ideas, and concerns on CMAP’s planning projects. View our current projects below. Current projects fullwindow OPEN FULL WINDOW View all active projects ext-link Opens in a new tab Regional highlights Click to read Midlothian adopts plan to make village streets safer Posted on Click to read Midlothian adopts plan to make village streets safer 09.16.26 Click to read CMAP launches 2026 Municipal Survey to better understand local needs Posted on Click to read CMAP launches 2026 Municipal Survey to better understand local needs 09.14.26 Click to read Communities turn priorities into capital improvement plans Posted on Click to read Communities turn priorities into capital improvement plans 07.28.26 Click to read Five communities complete plans for more accessible streets and sidewalks Posted on Click to read Five communities complete plans for more accessible streets and sidewalks 07.23.26