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2024 Annual Report: Serve, strengthen, empower our region

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) continues to serve, strengthen, and empower our region. The 2024 Annual Report highlights how we serve northeastern Illinois, its communities, and its people to improve infrastructure, mobility, environment, the economy, and quality of life.

This report showcases the activities that advanced our region’s long-term vision and goals, reflecting on this work as a journey, not a destination:

• Planning for today and tomorrow, through a new approach to long-range planning and climate action
• Serving with passion and excellence, with our subject matter experts and award winning executive director
• Influencing change through data analysis, models, and tools that shape policy and drive regional action
• Strengthening our communities and region, through our technical assistance program
• Focusing strategically on transportation, climate, and regional economy to make a significant impact
• Celebrating our people and culture, to empower our staff members, advance equity, and promote an inclusive workplace

To our partners, thank you for your trust and support. We look forward to continuing to serve northeastern Illinois to make it a strong, thriving, and resilient region.