CMAP supports planning, research, and technical assistance in regionally significant focus areas The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) work aligns with the development and implementation of our regional plans, among other objectives. CMAP’s budget and work plan contains more details on the agency’s annual activities and priorities. Climate & Natural Resources Click to go to Climate & Natural Resources Planning Click to go to Planning Regional Economy Click to go to Regional Economy Transportation Click to go to Transportation Recent news Click to read New regional data to help northeastern Illinois target areas for resilience support Posted on Click to read New regional data to help northeastern Illinois target areas for resilience support 10.22.26 Click to read Strengthening Illinois’ high-capacity well impact review process Posted on Click to read Strengthening Illinois’ high-capacity well impact review process 10.21.26 Click to read $450 million available in FFY 2028-32 for roadway, transit, and bike and pedestrian projects in northeastern Illinois Posted on Click to read $450 million available in FFY 2028-32 for roadway, transit, and bike and pedestrian projects in northeastern Illinois 10.19.26 Click to read Nearly $885 million awarded for local transportation projects across northeastern Illinois Posted on Click to read Nearly $885 million awarded for local transportation projects across northeastern Illinois 10.15.26