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Skip to main content Newsletter Contact Search Home Our work Our people News Events Library About MPC Donate MPC 2020 Annual Report: Equity in Uncertain Times Learn how we've continued to advocate for safe drinking water, equitable transportation, comprehensive citywide planning, affordable housing, and so much more throughout last year's ongoing crises. Read the annual report Where does your sidewalk end? Help build awareness by joining our #Chicagosidewalkends campaign 2021 Policy Priorities Our recommendations for federal, state, and local policy change A statewide solution to lead in our water View our lead animation videos and learn more here Una solución estatal para el plomo en el agua potable Vea nuestros videos de animación y aprenda más aquí For a better, bolder, more equitable future for everyone. Research & evaluation Effective government Water, environment & sustainability Transportation Equitable development Housing Support our work For more than 85 years, the Metropolitan Planning Council has created a way forward for our region Support us » MPC in the media Crain's Chicago Business COVID, George Floyd spur $250 million Joyce pledge WBEZ Curb Appeal: Making Our Communities More Pedestrian-Friendly Lansing Journal Calumet City breaks ground on Blues Water Run Kayak Park More of MPC in the news » News More news » Ready to improve access and mobility in your community? By Jeremy Glover , Apr 16, 2021 Puntos de Referencia: la injusticia ambiental de las líneas de plomo en Illinois Mar 31, 2021 How to welcome riders back to trains and buses in Chicago By Audrey Wennink , Apr 13, 2021 Metropolitan Planning Council Initiating Search for Successor to President MarySue Barrett on Strength of 25 Years of Exemplary Service Mar 29, 2021 Is Chicago on track toward more equitable infrastructure investment? By Adam Slade , Apr 7, 2021 Supporting Chinatown's local economy through riverfront placemaking projects By Carolina Macias , Apr 8, 2021 Stay in the loop! MPC's Regionalist newsletter keeps you up to date with our work and our upcoming events. Subscribe to Regionalist Get involved Become an active member in the community How to get involved Events More events » Virtual Events Where The Sidewalk Ends: It's Time For a More Walkable Chicago Region May 11, 2021, Noon CST Online via Zoom More information Roundtables » Lunchtime policy discussions with national experts Urban Think & Drinks » Debate and discuss how we shape our urban environment Annual Luncheon » Memorable discussions with influential speakers Sponsor an event » Help us achieve our objectives and offer dynamic, unique, and accessible events. This page can be found online at http://www.metroplanning.org/index.html Metropolitan Planning Council 140 S. Dearborn St. Suite 1400 Chicago , Ill. 60603 312 922 5616 info@metroplanning.org Sign up for newsletter and alerts » Shaping a better, bolder, more equitable future for everyone For more than 85 years, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has partnered with communities, businesses, and governments to unleash the greatness of the Chicago region. We believe that every neighborhood has promise, every community should be heard, and every person can thrive. To tackle the toughest urban planning and development challenges, we create collaborations that change perceptions, conversations—and the status quo. Read more about our work » Donate » Web site design by Webitects Copyright © 2021 Metropolitan Planning Council. All rights reserved . Terms of use Privacy policy Sign in...