January 12, 2024 CMAP adopts new public participation plan CMAP’s Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee approved a new public participation plan for the agency at its January meeting. Every four years, CMAP creates a public participation plan to inform regional stakeholders about opportunities to guide the agency’s work and to commit to best practices for proactive, meaningful, and inclusive public engagement. The public participation plan guides CMAP’s proactive engagement of the residents and stakeholders of northeastern Illinois and provides residents with guidance on participating in regional policy development and decision-making processes. CMAP is proud to bring innovation to its public engagement initiatives with illustrated magazines for its local planning projects, expansion of its online engagement platform, and deepening engagement through the Community Alliance for Regional Equity. Article by Joan Smedinghoff Stay connected with your community Newsletter sign-up Opens in a modal Related news Click to read Regional ADA Coordinators Group builds a lasting foundation for accessibility Posted on Click to read Regional ADA Coordinators Group builds a lasting foundation for accessibility 08.25.26 Click to read How CMAP's Community Data Snapshots support local planning and public engagement Posted on Click to read How CMAP's Community Data Snapshots support local planning and public engagement 08.24.26 Click to read Shaping places, shaping futures: High school students learn about urban planning through CMAP’s FLIP program Posted on Click to read Shaping places, shaping futures: High school students learn about urban planning through CMAP’s FLIP program 07.20.26 Click to read Driving change: a transportation system for the next century Posted on Click to read Driving change: a transportation system for the next century 07.08.26