Local Technical Assistance (LTA) Provides assistance to communities across the Chicago metropolitan region to undertake planning projects that advance the principles of GO TO local projects have been initiated, 110 have been completed, 50 are fully underway, and 6 will be actively underway in the near future On October 14, the CMAP Board and MPO approved 22 new projects that will begin scoping in the winter Next call for projects will be in the spring of 2016

Community Engagement Reach a broader, more inclusive audience Gather input that informs existing conditions reports and guides plan recommendations Provide stakeholders with a way to voice their thoughts and interact with important decision making processes in their communities

CMAP Case Studies

Rosemont Comprehensive Plan Background: Population size of approximately 4,202 Growing Latino/Hispanic population Traditionally low attendance at public meetings Disconnect between residents in the community

Rosemont Comprehensive Plan Outreach strategies: Steering Committee meetings Key person interviews Small group workshops Business owners Spanish speakers Senior Center Interactive online survey

Rosemont Comprehensive Plan

UIC Multimodal Transportation Plan Background: Addresses travel needs for over 30,000 daily visits to the campus Growing number of transportation challenges Several stakeholders groups (students, faculty, staff)

Rosemont Comprehensive Plan Outreach strategies: Steering Committee meetings Key person interviews Small group workshops UIC Lighthouse Urban planning classes Community workshops Interactive online survey

Contact Information Berenice Vallecillos CMAP Outreach Associate