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Savanna Army Depot Redevelopment
by David Ylinen
During WWII, the Savanna Army Depot was the largest munitions depot in the USA. Now, after its closure in 2000, the Local Redevelopment Authority is inching its way towards economic growth. Setbacks are nothing new in this redevelopment but persistence is paying off.

Chicago Big Box Living Wage Ordinance
by Sarah K. Wiebenson
The Chicago ordinance joins a number of initiatives across the country to expand big-box regulation beyond aesthetic impacts. Increased concern for the socioeconomic impacts of large-scale retail supports more nuanced regulations.

Avoiding the High Cost of the Emerald Ash Borer
by Thais Reiff and Bethany Meisinger-Reiff
Containment efforts are slowing the emerald ash borer’s spread but a statewide invasion is generally considered not a question of “if,” but of “when.” Planners can mitigate the economic impact by planning ahead.

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May 2006 AICP Exam Results

ILAPA is pleased to announce the following individuals passed the May 2006 AICP exam and are now qualified members of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Be sure to congratulate them on a job well done!

Christina Anderson
Latika Bhide
Gina Caruso
Emily Dannenberg
Michael Ferencak
Heather Gleason
Jonathan Grosshans
Joshua Huntington
Michelle Keasler
Michelle Kulikowski
Christopher Mathias
Teresa Norfleet
Priyadarsini Ramakrishnan
Timothy Scott
Timothy Selover
Jamie Simone
John Svalenka
Heather Tabbert
Sean Wiedel
Karen Zilly
Antonina Zozulya

The Illinois pass rate was 81%, national rate was 67%. Congratulations to all new AICP members!

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Volunteers Needed!

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Scenarios for Sustainability Survey

Redefining Progress is asking planners throughout the country to complete a 20 minute survey as part of an ongoing process to refine the Scenarios for Sustainability (S2) toolkit. The S2 toolkit encompasses a set of indicators that provide information about the degree to which policies, programs, and plans meet objectives for sustainability. Responses are confidential and used solely for internal analytical purposes. Survey results will be available at the end of the summer. Please take the time to provide valuable input into these new and progressive planning tools. Click here for survey

Direct questions to: survey@rprogress.org





	So How's the Residential Market Doing?
	Second-quarter single-family home sales by Illinois region: Region: 2006; 2005; % Change DuPage County: 2,900; 2,444; -15.7% Will County: 2,806; 2,285; -18.6% Grundy County: 152; 176; +15.8% Kendall County: 417; 439; +5.3% Chicago area: 23,246; 20,386; -12.3% Illinois: 37,345; 34,728; -7.0% Source: Illinois Association of Realtors





	Onward and Upward
	After 9 years, Anne E. Kane, AICP is leaving her position as Planning Manager for the Village of Lincolnshire. She is moving on to Village of Northfield where she will be the Director of Community Development. Changing Jobs? Share the big news about your latest career move! Send the Editor the particulars and we’ll announce it in the next issue.





	2007 National Planning Awards Call for Entries
	Get started on nominations for the 2007 National Planning Excellence, Leadership, and Achievement Awards. The deadline for most award categories is September 11, 2006 and the online application will be available by August 1. The call for entries, which includes available award categories, criteria, and general submission information, is posted now: learn more

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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site--most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico

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Welcome to the September-October News BLAST!...The featured articles for this month:

We all may be familiar with the success stories of army base redevelopment in Glenview, IL and Fort Sheridan, IL but how many of you have heard of redevelopment efforts at the Savanna Army Depot in Jo-Carroll County, IL?

Now that the big-box ordinance has passed through Chicago's City Council, how will the ordinance affect the rest of us?

The emerald ash borer is in Illinois - are you ready?

In other news...Early registration ends Sept 11th for the Upper Midwest Four State Conference. Be sure to check http://www.ilapa.org/2006conf.html frequently, new information is being posted on an ongoing basis! Program and registration information is now available. Please note the Country Inn & Suites link was incorrect - please confirm the hotel location if you have a reservation.

There is plenty of news from around the U.S. and state with highlighted articles on this page. Don't forget to scroll all the way down to check out the calendar and job postings.


	President's Greeting Mark Koplin, AICP, ILAPA President Illinois State Section Report Rob Kowalski, AICP, ISS Director If you are a member of APA and outside the metro area, you’re an ISS Member! Upcoming events include 2 citizen planner workshops and a fall conference. Be sure to see if you qualify for a APA-ISS scholarship to the Upper Midwest Four State Conference. Chicago Metro Section Report Michael Mays, AICP, CMS Director Learn about the upcoming Program Committee Meeting and fall election. Also learn what you can get out of your involvement in APA. Upper Midwest Four State Conference UPDATE! Rob Kowalski, Conference Co-Chair

Chicago Tribune news `Big-box' law faces test (Chicago, IL)
"The so-called "big-box" ordinance applies to stores of at least 90,000 square feet operated by firms with $1 billion or more in annual sales. Beginning next July, employees will be paid a minimum of $9.25 an hour in wages and $1.50 in fringe benefits.."
Chicago Tribune, July 28, 2006

Wal-Mart may bring upscale Supercenter to area
A more affluent Wal-Mart store is looking for a home in Illinois. Is your community the one?
Chicago Tribune, August 1, 2006

U.S.O.C. to Visit U.S. 2016 Finalists
Chicago is 1 of 3 finalists for the 2016 Olympic Games. The Committee visited Chicago on August 8.
The New York Times, August 8, 2006

`Museum' area may cut taxes for store
(Hoffman Estates, IL) A giant Cabela's outdoors store planned for Hoffman Estates would save on its property taxes because part of the store would be designated as a tax-exempt museum under a package of more than $23 million in incentives. In return for the local tax breaks and about $17 million in state subsidies and incentives, Cabela's would build a 185,000-square-foot store in the Prairie Stone business park and guarantee at least 225 local jobs.
Chicago Tribune, August 18, 2006

Panel eyes commuter plan: Rockford to Elgin
Options to connect Rockford and Elgin are currently being studied. An alternative would be selected in late 2007.
The Courier News, August 31, 2006

Downtown Algonquin may get condos
(ALGONQUIN, IL) — A new condo development brings optimism to downtown redevelopment. Zoning commissions approves, historic commission disapproves.
The Courier News, Aug 18, 2006
FOLLOW UP: Trustees jump on the bandwagon

Energy company to build ethanol plant in Kankakee
(Kankakee, IL) - Construction on a ethanol plant in the Kankakee Industrial Park will begin in 6-9 months. 55 jobs, $35M bushels of corn each year. Access to I-57 and rail. Plus using methane gas from a nearby landfill.
Napeville Sun, August 22, 2006

Residents debate home-based business issues while Plan Commission waits (Naperville, IL)
Naperville proposes changes to the city code governing home-based businesses. The new plan is a 2-step process: first, allows for a neighbor affected by the home business in question to petition for a review from the city. If the review finds no fault but neighbors continue to believe their rights are being compromised, then property owners can petition for a hearing before the ZBA.
Napeville Sun, August 18, 2006

Carson's State Street store closing (Chicago, IL)
Building's owner has other plans.
Chicago Tribune, Aug 24, 2006

Kendall County ranked 8th in the nation in housing-unit growth between July 2004 and July 2005, according to a U.S. Census Bureau.
Chicago Tribune, Aug 22, 2006

Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois has recently shortened its moniker to Landmarks Illinois. They feel it is a more manageable name that also helps emphasize their statewide responsibilities.

Regional Planning Board approves new name
RPB votes to approve new name. In its June 21, 2006 meeting, the Regional Planning Board voted to rename itself CMAP, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Visit http://www.rpbchicago.org/ for more information.

Churches Putting Town Out of Business (Stafford, TX)
Stafford, Tx is trying to find a legal way to prevent more churches from coming to town. With 51 churches in 7 sq. mi. who's going to pay for city services with no tax base?
The L.A. Times, July 31, 2006

Cul-de-sacs lose charm for cities, not for residents (Seattle, WA) Even though cul-de-sacs are preferred by residents, are they good for the community? Traffic? Some cities believe not and are cutting back on them.
The Seattle Times, August 6, 2006

Ballot proposal would limit farm land use
(Lapeer Cnty, MI) Tax money would be used to pay a farmer a one-time fee that would forever restrict the land be used for agricultural purposes. Cost to taxpayers will be $1.2 million/year for the next 8 years.
ABC12.com, August 7, 2006

Builders Can Help End Obesity Trend in Children
Give children a place to walk, play, and interact with nature and there will be a decrease in childhood obesity.
National Building News, August 2, 2006

In New Orleans, Each Resident Is Master of Plan to Rebuild
The Greater New Orleans Foundation is set to begin a series of public meetings in 70 neighborhoods throughout New Orleans in order to piece together a master plan for the City. Neighborhoods are now in control of their own fate yet the City continues to ignore their outdated zoning. It is yet to be seen whether this approach with strengthen or weaken the social inequities plaguing the City.
New York Times, August 3, 2006

Sound Bite Society
"Planners should take a cue from the late attorney Johnnie Cochran and come up with a phrase that will stick in the minds of citizens."
Planetizen, August 14, 2006

From Traditional to Reformed: A Review of the Land Use Regulations in the Nation's 50 largest Metropolitan Areas
A comprehensive survey of local land use regulations in the 50 largest metropolitan areas.
The Brookings Institute, August 2006

Ohio's High Court Backs Property Owners
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled unanimously that economic development isn't a sufficient reason under the state constitution to justify taking homes, putting a halt to a $125 million project of offices, shops and restaurants in a Cincinnati suburb that officials said would create jobs and add tax revenue.
Associated Press, July 26, 2006

At New Rentals, the Aim Is to Age With Creativity
"Burbank Senior Artists Colony, the country’s first apartment community for creative older people — a sort of “Golden Girls” meets Yaddo."
New York Times, September 10, 2006

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September 13, 2006
Clean Water in the Midwest Workshop

September 14-15, 2006
Retrofitting the Suburbs: New Urbanism in the Midwest.

September 15, 2006
Trends in Suburban Economic Development program hosted by the Chicago Metro Section (CMS); to be held in Downers Grove 9:00 am to 11:30 am. For more information contact Michael Mays at mmays@vil.woodridge.il.us.

September 16-20, 2006
International Economic Development Council Annual Conference

September 18-22, 2006
Orientation to Environmental Assessment.

September 20, 2006
Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects annual golf outing.

September 27, 2006
APA Citizen Planners Workshop in Collinsville, IL. Hosted by the Illinois State Section (ISS). Topics include "New Trends in the Single-Family Housing Market" and "Planning Commission Test Cases". Click here for an agenda and registration form. Questions? Contact lreime@mascoutah.com.

September 29, 2006
Conservation Subdivision Design Forum

September 29, 2006
Fall AICP Review session in Chicago, Click here for announcement and registration form for more information or contact Roseann O'Laughlin at (312) 251-3000 or rolaughlin@ekmail.com.

October 4 - 6, 2006
Upper Midwest Regional Four-State Planning Conference & Annual Illinois APA State Conference to be held at the Pheasant Run Resort & Spa in St. Charles, IL. Join fellow planners from throughout the Midwest at one of Illinois' premier resorts.

October 13, 2006
APA Citizen Planners Workshop will take place in the McLean County Board Room of the Government Center, 115 East Washington Street, Bloomington, IL on Friday, October 13, 2006. Please contact philip.dick@mcleancountyil.gov for a registration form. Click here for an agenda.

October 11 - 13, 2006
Illinois Enterprise Zone Association (IEZA) Conference and Annual Meeting.

October 26 & 27, 2006
APA ISS Meeting "Mix Things Up - Creating Unique Partnerships in Your Community"
The meeting will be held in Decatur, IL. Call Sandy Cole 217-423-3189 for registration form or email kjmiller@decaturnet.org. Click here for an agenda.

November 1, 2006
Deadline for Landmarks Illinois 2007 Ten Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois.

November 4-8, 2006
Rail-Volution 2006

November 6-20, 2006
November 2006 AICP Exam testing.

March 1-2, 2007
2007 Planning Institute "Imagining Communities: Plan, Design, Implement"

April 14-18, 2007
APA National Planning Conference

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