To meet its many challenges, our region needs to carefully choose and implement policies and investments that will lead to positive results, both now and well into the future. The long-range, comprehensive GO TO 2040 plan is meant to do just this for metropolitan Chicago. Led by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), which was formed in 2005 to integrate transportation and land use planning in the region, the GO TO 2040 plan will set the course to sustain our region's prosperity through 2040 and beyond by recommending specific policies, investments, and implementation responsibilities.

Throughout the summer of 2010, residents will have an opportunity to learn about the specific recommendations and comment on the plan. The public comment period will begin Friday, June 11 and end Friday, August 6, 2010. Residents are encouraged to can attend an Open House Presentation near their community or comment online at www.goto2040.org.

Cook County residents have an opportunity to provide input on the draft GO TO 2040 comprehensive regional plan for northeastern Illinois. GO TO 2040 will guide growth in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties for the rest of this century. In addition to land use and transportation, GO TO 2040 also addresses the full range of quality-of-life issues, including the natural environment, economic development, housing, and human services such as education, health care, and other social services.

An open house is scheduled for:

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Cicero Community Center
2250 S. 49th Avenue
Cicero, IL 60804

The open house will feature a short plan overview presentation by CMAP staff, followed by a question-and-answer period. Formal public comments will also be accepted. Residents may also review the plan and submit comments on the GO TO 2040 website, www.goto2040.org.