Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) is a planning and policy organization addressing regional built environment issues through a racial &economic justice lens.
Illinois – the state with the most known lead service lines – will see an increased share of federal funding to replace these toxic pipes: https://t.co/WnX2G9QbLj
Join Active Transportation Alliance at a town hall TOMORROW (3/2 from 1-3pm), to voice concerns about the Chicago transit system to elected officials and community leaders. More info & RSVP: https://t.co/uOuKFx3IKk
Location: 2976 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
After 2+ years of leadership, MPC President & CEO Darlene Hightower is stepping down from her role to pursue other professional opportunities.
Read more about Darlene, her impact, and MPC's next steps in today's Chicago Sun-Times article linked below: https://t.co/68SFjKXUWv
Neighbors for an Equitable Transition to Zero-Emissions (NET-Z), will host a virtual power hour TOMORROW on 2/13 @ 6pm CT to engage with community leaders online to discuss the fundamentals of electric vehicles. Register: https://t.co/J58kAA5Lhb
Cook County recently announced continued grant support for local govt & agency partners for furthering their transportation projects. RSVP for a free virtual workshop for potential applicants on Wed, Jan 31 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 for interested applicants: https://t.co/Owq5BXHEaI
Join Commissioner Cam Davis, MPC, Elevate, and SEIU Local One Union on Wednesday, January 10th for a lunch & learn about flood justice & future preparedness.
Register here: https://t.co/l7c2Rpugr6
@Amtrak has plans to redesign the Concourse at Chicago Union Station and they need your input!
Please take the survey at the link below. The survey can also be found on the Chicago Union Station website under the Concourse Improvement Tab.
https://t.co/fctpd1gDLu
Tomorrow! Join @ChicagoDOT, @CTA, and MPC in the next Chicago Mobility Collaborative virtually or in-person to share ideas & create better transportation for all.
Thurs 12/7, 6-7:30 pm
Hibbard Elementary School (Albany Park) & Virtual
Sign up here: https://t.co/WOycS0QdUN
Fantastic turnout for a meaningful conversation about this racial equity moment. Thanks to our partners at the Office of Equity and Racial Justice, our panelists, and our hosts at Adler. The essential work continues. #racialequitymoment#fightorflight
How are we responding in this moment of attack on racial equity work across the country? Join us & the Office of Equity and Racial Justice at the link below for a conversation on the state of our racial equity moment.
https://t.co/cCKJc1O7DL
#racialequitymoment#fightorflight
You're invited! Join us & the Office of Equity and Racial Justice on November 28th at Adler University for a conversation on the state of our racial equity moment. Register for free:
https://t.co/ZNVgPvxB1Y
How are we responding in this moment of attack on racial equity work across the country? Join us & the Office of Equity and Racial Justice on November 28th at Adler University for a conversation on the state of our racial equity moment.
https://t.co/ZNVgPvxB1Y
ICYMI: An MPC study was mentioned on a @WBEZreset segment on lead service line replacement. The study found that people of color in IL are up to 2x more likely as white Illinoisans to live where most of IL lead service lines are located. Read the report: https://t.co/ZUqkKUiJxK
JOIN US THURS (11/9) for the 2nd session of the 2023 Drinking Water 1-2-3 Academy: Winning strategies for creating sustainable drinking water solutions, feat. municipal officials, public works directors, & water experts discussing LSLR best practices. Reg: https://t.co/TW3kRhmYIE
Congratulations to MPC board member Ciere Boatright, newly named commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development. We look forward to working with you in your new role!
JOIN US NEXT THURS (11/2) for the 1st session of the 2023 Drinking Water 1-2-3 Academy! Explore funding opportunities for water infrastructure, updates on Lead Service Line Replacement regulation, the latest in rate affordability, & more.
Register today: https://t.co/evAJo9SAmW
Do you have advanced GIS and Excel skills? If so, consider applying for the open 'Research Assistant' role on the MPC team! To learn more and apply, visit https://t.co/XvFGt9PcbC or click the link in our bio.
#Hiring#ChicagoHiring#Research
Let IDOT know you care about clean, equitable transportation!
The IL Department of Transportation wants your feedback! Take two minutes to share your transit experiences, challenges, and insights to help inform their Long-Range Transportation Plan.
https://t.co/hq3D3jRqKv
What is a considered a Chicago suburb?
Earlier this month, MPC Manager Alec Singer weighed in on the ins, outs, and boundaries of Chicago suburbs on WGN with Lisa Dent. Listen to the inverview here: https://t.co/HqbVlW86Lx
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