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12/8/26 - CMAP Climate Action Plan Webinar
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Staff from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will provide an overview of the recently completed Comprehensive Climate Action Plan for Greater Chicago — the first regional framework to address all major sources of greenhouse gas emissions across a 13-county area spanning 3 states. Grounded in rigorous data and shaped by community voices and regional partners, the plan offers a coordinated and ambitious roadmap to reduce emissions, improve public health, and strengthen the economy. With over 70+ strategies, the plan offers insights that can be used by communities and regional actors across the state to advance climate and sustainability goals.
DATE: December 8, 2026
TIME: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST
LOCATION: virtual (Zoom)
COST: Free!
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Speakers:
Kelsey Pudlock, Senior Planner
Kelsey is a Senior Planner at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. She conducts data and policy analysis and works alongside communities and regional partners to advance climate mitigation, resilience, and water resources planning across northeastern Illinois.
Mitch Hirst, Senior Modeling Analyst
Mitch Hirst is a senior modeling analyst at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, where he focuses on emissions modeling, travel demand modeling, and policy analysis. He combines technical expertise with a commitment to making data driven climate action accessible for local decision makers.
This webinar is brought to you by the APA-IL Professional Development Committee.
