APA-IL News BLAST!

   Illinois Planning E-News
   Edition 98
   Paula Freeze, Editor


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	FREE CM CREDITS!!
	APA-IL has recently partnered with several other APA chapters in order to bring you a series of FREE CM credits. These webinars are filling up fast! Please visit http://www.utah-apa.org/webcasts.htm for the 2009 schedule including a session summary, instructor, date, time, and sponsoring chapter. New sessions have been added!


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	Calendar of Events

A big thank you to all the 2009 Upper Midwest Conference sponsors and volunteers. CM credits earned at the conference can be logged. We are looking for feedback on the conference - take a short survey and tell us what you think! Stay tuned to the conference website for other updates.

While all the excitement from this year's conference is still in your memory, it is time to mark your calendar for next year's state conference! Save the date for the 2010 APA-IL State Conference in Bloomington-Normal, September 22-24, 2010.

AICP planners: AICP members must earn a total of 32 Certification Maintenance credits by December 31, 2009. Still need some credits? Visit www.ilapa.org for a list of resources. Got questions about CM? Visit APA-IL's CM FAQ.

Are you currently unemployed? APA-IL is looking into ways to help our fellow planners find jobs. We are researching the possibility of APA-IL's website becoming your job matchmaker. Interested? Please e-mail Paula Freeze at editor@ilapa.org.

					A Community Takes Leadership: West Bloomington Neighborhood Plan by Scott Goldstein, AICP, LEED AP Collaboration between multiple community groups to revitalize a west side neighborhood. A 2009 Award 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





				Not sure what regions are? Not sure what region you're in? Visit the map at: http://www.ilapa.org/sections.html 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 Four 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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