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   Illinois Planning E-News
   Edition 98
   Paula Freeze, Editor
   
   
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        A  Community Take Leadership: West Bloomington Neighborhood Plan 
by Scott Goldstein, AICP, LEED AP
Collaboration between multiple community groups to revitalize a west  side neighborhood. A 2009Award  Winner!  
      Regional Stormwater Management Planning
by Nick Hayward
A regional approach to stormwater management. A 2009 Award Winner!  

      West  Evanston Physical Planning and Urban Infill Plan
by Susan Guderley
"The plan exemplifies how a shared vision of a neighborhood can  overcome physical barriers and competing interests to unite two  neighborhoods, separated by a rail line for more than 100 years. "       
 
 President's Column
by Karen Stonehouse, AICP, President APA-IL

 Legislative  Update
by Sharon Caddigan, AICP, Legislative Committee Chair

 2010  APA-IL Chapter Conference
Call for Proposals and Assistance!
by Mercy Davison, AICP, Conference Co-chair

 Chicago  Metro Section Update
by Vijay Gadde, AICP, CMS President

 "Growing  the Greenways and Trail" Conference
by Phil Dick, AICP, ISS Asst. Director 
 
UPPSA  Report
by Valbona Kokoshi, APA Student Representative

University of Illinois at Urbana-Chanpaign DURP Annual Newsletter   
       
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CHICAGO METRO SECTION
What's next for Washington Park?
Neighborhood leaders try to keep  momentum going after Olympic bid failed.
Chicago Tribune, October 12, 2009

Best streets are built by those who'll use them
"Of the 25 agencies included in the study by the League of Illinois  Bicyclists, municipalities and counties generally did a better job  than IDOT to make sure crossings were included at intersections and  sidewalks and other design elements were built for pedestrians and  bicyclists."
Chicago Tribune, October 12, 2009

Chicago's First  Electric Charging Stations
Aqua is the first development to incorporate charging stations for  electric cars. This 6 charger prototype will accommodate 24 vehicles,  including 2 of I-Go's plug-in Prius'.
Vimeo, October 12, 2009

Worth ban to snuff out smoking lounges
"The Village Board voted last week to expand the state's indoor  smoking ban to include establishments in business only to welcome  smokers."
Chicago Sun-Times, October 14, 2009

Complete Streets Comes to Cook County
National Complete Streets, October 15, 2009

Home sales better near Metra stations 
Can you put a price on living near a Metra station? According to a  RE/MAX study, 2%-4% of the purchase price. These homes are also harder  to come by and their communities are more resilient to market  downturns.
Chicago Sun-Times, October 9, 2009

I-355 extension opens region to development 
With improved access to communities, interest in residential and  commercial properties has not wavered in this economy.
Daily Herald, October 11, 2009

Jewel-Osco pulls plug on Urban Fresh store in Lincoln Park
"After gathering key sales data and customer feedback, we  decided to close the store..."
Chicago Tribune, October 12, 2009

Post-Olympic event: Damage control
With today's economy, should Chicago continue to pursue mega-projects?
Chicago Tribune, Oct 26, 2009

Dorms for the Dead
Historic landmark as a columbarium? 
Crain's, November 2, 2009

Joliet's potential face lift stays true to vision
Plans were unveiled for downtown Joliet's renaissance. 
Medill News Service, October 21, 2009

REGION 2 

A  radio interview with Libby Tyler, FAICP and Tom Carrino giving an  update on what's going on in Urbana. Focus on economic development.
Central Illinois Business with Alex Ruggieri
October 17, 2009  
       
 Home-Based Businesses: Residential Zoning and The Cyber Village  
A few ideas about how new communities could form combining residential  and business uses.
NewGeography, October 22, 2009

In Arid West, Thirsty Lawns Get Cut >From Plans 
Developers in Drought-Prone Regions Rethink the Dream Home to Conserve  Water and Reduce Costs; Grass as a 'Throw Rug'
Wall Street Journal, October 13, 2009

CNU and partners approve LEED-ND
USGBC announced Oct. 12 that its consensus body has approved the  full-scale LEED-ND program.
New Urban News, October

St. Louis' Sustainable Streetscape
traffic lanes reduced to three, changes the traffic lights timing,  curb “bulb-outs”,  increases lighting, 50% of new sections have  porous surfacing or plantings. 
The Architect's Newspaper, Oct. 13, 2009

America's Safest Cities
A listing of the top 40 safest MSA's. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet ranks  15th.
Forbes, October 26, 2009

"Agriburbia" sprouts on Colorado's Front Range
"Self-sufficient. Sustainable. Locally produced. Agriburbia  incorporates all three concepts". 
Denver Post, October 24, 2009        
 
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