@APAIL

American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter serves urban planning professionals in Illinois.

 Illinois, USA
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Joined December 2009
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The future of housing in Illinois starts with you. Share your thoughts in this short, anonymous 15‑minute survey: ilhousingblueprint.org/
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The RTA is honored to have been awarded the APA-IL Best Practice for our Travel Information Action Plan among such outstanding receipts! 🏆🚌 Read about the Action Plan by visiting rtachicago.org/blog/2025/08/….

Northern Illinois Transit Authority | RTA releases Travel Information Action Plan to improve rider...

In May, the RTA published its 2025 Travel Information Action Plan , a three-year roadmap for improving how transit information is communicated across the…

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The APA-IL is honored to recognize the winners of APA-IL's Project Awards! These distinguished projects exemplify the highest standards of planning in Illinois for 2025. Project & Service Award winners will be recognized at the State Conference, 10/8/25. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt/sp/aw…
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Big thanks to everyone who joined the CREATE Program’s @APAIL Conference Mobile Workshop Tour! @IDOT_Illinois, @ChicagoDOT, @Metra, @AAR_FreightRail, @CSX, and @nscorp — collaboration in action!
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🏆 Congrats to @DownersGroveVlg for winning the Daniel Burnham Award from @APAIL for Guiding DG—a visionary plan integrating four initiatives to guide 20 years of growth. Proud to have partnered! B&W’s Aaron Tuley & Jackson Marvel celebrated at APA-IL earlier this month. 🎉
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Grant programs from all agencies may be frozen or even taken back due to perceived inconsistency with new guidance from the Trump administration. Here is what you can do protect federal planning grants: plnn.org/41YaxCd
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Register Now – FREE tours of dozens of Chicago’s great parks, gardens, and open spaces. What’s Out There Weekend @chicago Oct. 4-5, 2025 – Part of a nationwide program of free tours of the US’s cultural landscape legacy: tclf.org/whats-out-there-wee…
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating the contributions of planners with roots in Asia and the Pacific Islands. Learn more about our #AAPI Interest Group and how they support our community. #AAPIHeritageMonth plnn.org/4iKkRTf

Asian and Pacific Islander Interest Group

The APA Asian and Pacific Islander Interest Group seeks to connect and support Asian and Pacific Islander planners and communities

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The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has issued new guidance for required Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy plans (CEDS). The new guidance is intended to clarify how CEDS will comply with new Executive Orders. plnn.org/3YDLp1m
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In case you missed it last week, RD announced it is offering grants through the Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program for nonprofits and nonprofit Tribal lending institutions to expand access to clean drinking water and modern wastewater systems: rd.usda.gov/media/file/downl…
Rural Development Stakeholder Announcement

ALT Rural Development Stakeholder Announcement

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Yesterday, @GovPritzker signed an executive order to expand housing supply, strategic planning, and housing access for working families. This order brings Illinois one step closer to attainable housing for all. We applaud you Gov! @APAIL bit.ly/4gaRqcJ

Governor Pritzker Launches Statewide Effort to Promote Housing Development for Working Families

Governor Pritzker signs executive order directing state agencies to examine ways to expand affordable housing options, relaunches homebuyer assistance program

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Analyzing property records for ownership patterns is challenging, with misspellings and shell companies adding complexity. New tool featured in #JAPAPlanning streamlines the process, equipping planners to address code violations and evictions effectively. plnn.org/49ciLZt
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APA and AICP Nominating Committees and Welcoming Environment Committee are seeking volunteers! Submit your volunteer application for the nominating committee or for one of APA’s many other committees by October 18, 2024. plnn.org/3MSerUA
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NOFO: The Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Grant Program is open for applications due on Sept 30. Planners- take a look at the Community Planning Grant opportunity‼️ @USDOT @apatpd bit.ly/3X3Q8Ys
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It's almost time to submit #NPC25 proposals! Make conference your own by sharing how you plan with the world. Submit your ideas to influence the planning profession. Not ready to present? Volunteer to review submissions for pro bono CM! 📣 Deadline 8/21 at 5 PM CT.

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Illinois faces serious—and sometimes overlooked—risks from climate change. "The good news," writes Dir. of Transportation Alex Hanson for @APAIL, "is that there are unprecedented resources for communities across the state to leverage to reduce emissions." ilapa.org/post/leveraging-fe…
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Present at #NPC25! Call for Proposals opens soon. Have you tackled a community challenge or have a game-changing idea to share? Bring it to NPC25! Start preparing to inspire attendees with your expertise.

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A second set of bylaw amendments was approved by the APA Board in May. Check out the amendments and the feedback we received from members on proposed changes: plnn.org/45rRzEd
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Ready to shape the future of planning? #NPC25 Call for Proposals opens July 31! Start preparing now to avoid last-minute stress. Not into presenting? Make an impact by volunteering as a peer reviewer. Deadline is August 21. plnn.org/3LroUpv
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We've always known that Champaign is a great place to live, work, and play, but it's great that Livability did the math to prove it! We're proud to see our community ranked among the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America! ecs.page.link/6iphA

Champaign, IL - Livability.com

Discover why Champaign, IL, ranks as a best place to live in the U.S., with cost of living, employment, things to do and more.

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The Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act supports communities of all size, small businesses, and economic growth, as well as provides support for missing middle housing options: plnn.org/3VvfuPI

Making HUD a Better Partner for Local Zoning Reform

The newly introduced Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act would make HUD a better policy partner to communities embracing housing reform by providing ideas and information that leverage...

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