By collaborating regionally to apply the plan's strategies, in 2040 northeastern Illinois will boast centers that are more vital, compact and diverse; corridors that are multi-modal and supportive of the transportation needs of all residents; and green areas that are protected, enhanced and expanded.
Implementation Strategies
- Encourage Redevelopment, Reuse and Infill
- Achieve a Balance Between Jobs and Housing
- Provide Affordable Housing Opportunities
- Promote Livable Communities
- Promote Economic Vitality
- Promote Diversity and Inclusiveness
- Promote Compact, Mixed-use Development
- Promote Telecommunications Infrastructure and Technology
- Promote Walking and Bicycling as Alternative Modes of Travel
- Ensure that Transportation Facilities are Context-sensitive with Natural Resources, Historic Resources and Community Values
- Coordinate Land Use and Transportation
- Maximize Use of Existing Infrastructure
- Protect Water Resources
- Plan for Sustainable Water Supply from Ground, Surface and Lake Michigan Sources
- Protect and Enhance Biodiversity
- Enhance and Connect Green Areas
- Preserve Farmland
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