ARTICLES

The Heat is On: Why hybrid vehicles won’t save the planet

November 20, 2007
MPC's December 6th Roundtable Luncheon welcomes Reid Ewing, former state legislator and lead author of the groundbreaking new study Growing Cooler: the Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change.

National research concludes less auto-dependent development is key to mitigating climate change

September 21, 2007
Report supports local, regional, statewide efforts to improve housing and transportation options, and coordinate development to reduce metropolitan Chicago’s carbon footprint

Smart Urban Planning Essential to Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions

August 23, 2007
Academic and Professional Arguments Abound for Sensible Land Use as a Solution to Global Warming.

Governor Blagojevich Signs LEED-ND Legislation, passing SB 135 into Law

August 22, 2007
The Green Neighborhoods Award Act becomes public law, making Illinois the first state to give incentives for LEED-ND development.

Campaign Selected for 14th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA) Committee

August 17, 2007
LISC's Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards honor community development that works to build healthier neighborhoods in the Chicago metro area.

State budget proposal threatens regional development, transit system

August 10, 2007
Campaign for Sensible Growth opposes budget without new transit revenues

The Campaign and NWMC Host Successful Panel Discussion on New LEED-ND Standards

July 23, 2007
Roundtable was a well-attended event, with a panel moderated by Gail Sturm of ProTen Realty Group.

Green Neighborhood Award Act unanimously approved by both houses of Illinois General Assembly

June 13, 2007
Illinois to become first state to offer incentive for sus- tainably designed LEED–Neighborhood Development communities; bill awaits governor's signature.

The Campaign Joins in Efforts to Keep Funding for EPA’s Smart Growth Program

June 13, 2007
This U.S. Environmental Protection Agency non-regulatory program is the only smart growth work that exists at the federal level, and its budget is getting slashed.

Campaign Unveils Sensible Growth Goals in the 2007-2009 Strategic Plan

May 23, 2007
The Campaign’s Strategic Plan is now available! The vision, goals and action steps in this document will lead the Campaign in its efforts over the next several years. Focusing on our legislative initiatives, regional stormwater management strategies and municipal best practices will help the Campaign continue its leadership throughout Illinois.

Campaign Receives Top Honors for Planning 1-2-3 Publication

May 16, 2007
On May 16, representatives from the Campaign and MPC attended the Publicity Club of Chicago’s annual Golden Trumpet Awards. Each year, the Golden Trumpet honors top public relations and communications professionals, and Planning 1-2-3: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Writing a Comprehensive Plan in Illinois received recognition for excellence in brochures, booklets or books. Awards were chosen by the Publicity Club of Chicago, the largest independent public relations organization in North America.

Campaign and Partners Release Findings of Two Watershed Planning Projects

May 9, 2007
The results of two Campaign-supported pilot watershed projects provide important data and strategies for local governments working together to effectively protect water resources.

Spring Session Legislative Update

May 7, 2007
The Campaign moved a step closer to a 2007 legislative victory on Tuesday, May 1 when SB 135 – The Green Neighborhood Award, led by the Campaign, gained overwhelming Senate approval with a vote of 56-0.

With Victory In Three Open Space Referenda, Campaign Partner Exceeds $1 Billion in Preservation Funding

April 18, 2007
Open space preservation measures pass in McHenry, Kane and Kendall counties.

Success for the Conservation Foundation's Open Spaces Referenda

April 16, 2007
With victory in three open spaces referenda, the Conservation Foundation--a Campaign partner--exceeded $1 billion in preservation funding.

New Grundy County Ordinance Marks Latest Success Under Campaign’s 2005 Stormwater Management Act Initiative

April 5, 2007
Grundy joins downstate counties in proactive water planning.

Comprehensive Planning Success in Wisconsin; Illinois Falls Short

April 2, 2007
Announcement from Wisconsin governor reaffirms that local communities benefit from state planning legislation when their efforts are funded.

Cast Your Vote Today and Help Choose the Campaign’s New Tagline!

March 5, 2007
As part of a larger effort to harness the skills and expertise of our membership, we need your help with selecting the winner of our new Campaign for Sensible Growth tagline. We have two candidates, both of which embody our mission and are meant to inspire our constituents. A tagline will bolster the identity of the Campaign by capturing the hearts and minds of sensible growth proponents. We’re looking to you for a final decision.

Coalition Members Launch Trainings for Stormwater Management Planning

February 28, 2007
Goals of the Stormwater Management Act of 2005, a Campaign initiative, are becoming a reality for several Illinois counties. Coalition partners recently held the first of many workshops aimed at assisting municipal leaders plan for sustainable, coordinated stormwater management.

Park Forest: the new community model

February 27, 2007
Campaign for Sensible Growth/Urban Land Institute-Chicago 2003 Technical Assistance Panel spawns success in south suburban Park Forest, Ill.

Smart Growth America’s States Initiative Includes Campaign in Illinois Governor Outreach

February 22, 2007
Read the letter sent to Gov. Rod Blagojevich as well as SGA's State Policy Planning Framework.

Smart Growth America’s States Initiative Includes Campaign in Illinois Governor Outreach

February 22, 2007
Read the letter sent to Gov. Rod Blagojevich as well as SGA's state planning policy framework.

Retail 1-2-3: a new resource for communities

February 6, 2007
This latest resource offers a complete look at retail development - from assessing your community's needs to attracting the businesses you want.

Nearly a Fifth of the Region’s Municipalities Represented at Comprehensive Planning Events

September 26, 2006
Events mark the release of Planning 1-2-3, a step-by-step guide to comprehensive planning in Illinois.

Kane County, Campaign Steering Committee Member, Advances Plans for Original Traffic-Easing Incentive Program

September 22, 2006
Officials are contemplating a plan that would encourage smart-growth principles through the provision of discounted road impact fees for traffic and growth-conscious projects.

The Campaign for Sensible Growth Survey

August 23, 2006
Our survey will collect your ideas on our mission, strengths, weaknesses, and future. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Campaign Informs Revitalization Efforts in Blue Island: Development Review a Focal Point of MPC’s Community Building Initiative Workshop

August 16, 2006
The Campaign for Sensible Growth, as part of the Metropolitan Planning Council's recent COmmunity Building Initiative workshop in Blue Island, advised that a clearer development review process might be a key element of needed change. This article explores that topic.

The Community Investment Corporation’s Troubled Buildings Initiative

August 14, 2006
This intitative works to revitalize and support existing communities, one of the Campaign for Sensible Growth's core mission goals.

Sensible Growth + Technological Advancements = Independence from Fossil Fuel

August 3, 2006
The Campaign for Sensible Growth's contribution to a Metropolitan Planning Council web series, highlighting how we, as a region, can start recognizing every chance to grow or rebuild as another opportunity to diminish our auto dependency.

Campaign Co-Sponsors Well Attended June 20 Discussion with Anthony Flint, Author of "This Land: The Battle over Sprawl and the Future of America"

June 21, 2006
Anthony Flint, a veteran journalist who covered planning, development, and housing for the Boston Globe for 16 years, is the author of the recently published book "This Land: The Battle over Sprawl and the Future of America", available from the Johns Hopkins University Press. Flint ’s new work “tells the untold story of development in America – how the landscape is shaped by a furious clash of political, economic, and cultural forces.”

Campaign-Supported Water Supply Initiative Gets Public Launch

June 5, 2006
Advocates for a clean, abundant, reasonably priced water supply available throughout Illinois gathered at the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago on Monday, June 5, to celebrate the launch of a new state program, the Illinois Water Supply Initiative, which marks Illinois ’ first step toward developing a comprehensive statewide framework to manage water resources.

Counties Take the Lead in Preparing for Growth

May 31, 2006
In the ex-urban areas encircling the Chicago region, rapidly developing counties such as Kankakee and DeKalb are planning in advance of a crisis-level influx of residents leaving the traditional six-county Chicago region in search of cheaper housing, better schools, and safer communities.

Campaign, ULI-Chicago TAP Community Approves New Development

May 22, 2006
A development agreement in Elburn, Illinois, a transitional farming community located in western Kane County about nine miles west of the urban/suburban corridor along the Fox River has incorporated the recommendations of a 2004 technical assistance panel of the Campaign for Sensible Growth and Urban Land Institute-Chicago.

Campaign-ULI TAP Community Receives Big Financial Boost

May 19, 2006
Chicago Community Loan Fund made a record $1 million loan to the Historic Pacesetter Limited Partnership in 2005. The Riverdale neighborhood was the focus of a 2003 technical assistance panel sponsored by the Campaign for Sensible Growth and Urban Land Institute-Chicago, culminating in a bold plan to redevelop Pacesetter as a mixed-use, mixed-income community.

Promoting Community Dialogue, Protecting Community Values: ULI Chicago and the Campaign Engage the Future of Andersonville and North Clark Street in Chicago

May 15, 2006
Andersonville faces distinct problems, namely, sustaining the character and affordability of Andersonville’s center while generating sensibly planned growth to the north and south. Local leaders, believing development of both areas must be in sync, contacted the Urban Land Institute-Chicago (ULI) and the Campaign for Sensible Growth to organize a Technical Assistance Panel of experts to study the situation, meet stakeholders, and offer policy recommendations.

Remembering Sam Santell: A Champion of Regional Planning

April 25, 2006
Sam Santell, regional planner extraordinaire, bridge-builder, issue expert, and all-around go-to guy for gettings things done, is dead at 51.

Campaign's New Manager Committed to Transforming Vision into Reality

April 17, 2006
Former APA researcher takes over leadership of coalition.

Two Campaign-Supported Housing Bills on Their Way to the Governor's Office

April 11, 2006
The Campaign for Sensible Growth lent its support to two initiatives: the Comprehensive Housing Act and the Location Matters Act. Both bills are on their way to the governor for signature.

New Campaign Director Will Strengthen, Expand Organization

March 30, 2006
Michael Davidson to help communities ‘think globally, act locally’

Industry Leaders Recognize Stormwater Management Initiative

March 27, 2006
Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management's recognized MPC for successfully brokering legislation (SB1910, Public Act 94-0675) that allows counties beyond the six-county Chicago metropolitan region to set up stormwater management committees. The Act grants authority to create stormwater management committees to the fast-growing, urbanizing counties on the edge of Chicago region that are facing increasingly urgent stormwater management issues -- Boone, DeKalb, Grundy, Kankakee , Kendall , and LaSalle -- and to members of the Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission: Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties.

Residents cast their vote on future of Trim Creek

January 25, 2006
Over 80 residents gather to plan for Trim Creek watershed in Will and Kankakee Counties.

Governor recognizes Illinois’ "Troubled Waters"

January 10, 2006
Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich issued an executive order recognizing the concerns addressed in Troubles Waters, a report prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Council and Openlands in conjunction with the Campaign for Sensible Growth on the need for watershed planning.

Troubled Waters: Campaign for Sensible Growth Partners Release Report

January 9, 2006
Report demonstrates the need for statewide leadership for regional water supply planning to prevent a water supply crisis in Illinois.

Outer counties begin process for stormwater management

December 6, 2005
Utilizing new legislation, the region's outer counties begin to organize for stormwater management committees at first training session.

From Turf to Prairies

December 6, 2005
Openlands Project's Corporatelands Program encourages the use of native plantings on corporate campuses.

Partners in Planning draws 185 public officials to Peoria

November 8, 2005
Conference discussions range from eminent domain to economic development.

County Officials, State Leaders, Planners Focus on “Fueling the Future” at Third Annual Partners in Planning Conference

October 24, 2005
Public officials convene in Peoria to talk about groundwater, eminent domain, rural park districts and much more.

10 Ways to Make Your Community Competitive: Lessons Learned from the Chicago Region (posted on the Web site of the Urban Land Institute and printed in ULI’s magazine)

September 6, 2005
A look at the Campaign/Urban Land Institute Chicago Technical Assistance Panels and lessons learned from them.

Riverdale redevelopment plans are presented to community

August 23, 2005
Just two years after the Village of Riverdale asked a Urban Land Institute Chicago/Campaign for Sensible Growth Technical Assistance Panel for advice on how to redevelop the troubled Pacesetter development, nearly 100 local residents turned out for a special Village Board meeting to meet the development team and hear of plans to begin the redevelopment process.

Marengo-Union Community Meeting Brims with New Ideas, Concerns about Water Quality

June 29, 2005
Residents of the Greater Marengo-Union watershed area meet for public input on goals, techniques for planning.

Marengo-Union Community Meeting Brims with New Ideas, Concerns about Water Quality

June 29, 2005
Residents of the Greater Marengo-Union watershed area meet for public input on goals, techniques for planning.

Session Set in South Suburbs on Development

June 24, 2005
An evening session will be held in Orland Park to discuss what questions to ask when presented with development proposals.

Experts to Help Midlothian Plan Transit-Oriented Town Center

June 10, 2005
Public invited to attend reception, community presentation of two-day Technical Assistance Panel

McHenry County Residents Invited to Weigh in on Water

June 10, 2005
Greater Marengo-Union Watershed Planning Project seeks public input to move forward at June 22 meeting

Transit-oriented development means more residents, more ridership, more local sales; requires strong leadership

May 12, 2005
A panel discussion on sustainable development dealt with transit-oriented development in the Chicagoland region.

New Designs for Redevelopment in Riverdale, Illinois

January 12, 2005
Results of a week-long charrette with students from five area universities provide new thinking for a bold redevelopment effort in the south suburbs.

Water Preservation, Protection Require New Action: 'Changing Course' Report

December 29, 2004
A new report on water quality and quantity in the northeastern Illinois region, released at the Campaign membership meeting Dec. 16, highlights areas for improvement.

Clean, Abundant Water Requires Land Use Planning

December 13, 2004
New report recommends improvements to state, regional and local policies

Sustainable Development Principles for Protecting Nature in the Chicago Wilderness Region

November 4, 2004
A group of local government officials, developers, engineers, planners, conservationists, and communications professionals created eight sustainable development principles for protecting nature in the Chicago Wilderness region.

Executive Summary: Elburn, Illinois: Thinking Inside and Outside of the Box

November 3, 2004
The summary of the report on the Campaign for Sensible Growth/Urban Land Institute Chicago Technical Assistance Panel regarding growth and development in Elburn, Ill., held Sept. 29-30, 2004

Homebuyers Favor Liveable, Walkable Communities

October 21, 2004
A new survey by the Smart Growth America coalition and the National Association of Realtors show Americans don't want long commutes and favor walkability.

Elburn, Illinois: Thinking Inside and Outside the Box

October 11, 2004
ULI Chicago and the Campaign for Sensible Growth advise Elburn how to plan for growth for a transit-oriented development adjacent to a new Metra line extension, and conservation development within "the box" of streams that define the community.

John Tierney's "Autonomist Manifesto" Oversimplifies Smart Growth Debate

October 1, 2004
submitted to The New York Times Magazine editor, Smart Growth America communicators listserv, and Growth Management Leadership Alliance listserv

Sensible Tools for Healthy Communities Debuts

August 4, 2004
New sustainable development workbook unveiled at workshop in Aurora

Sustainable Development Workbook Debuts

July 28, 2004
Sensible Tools for Healthy Communities guides communities to informed development decisions

Sustainable Development Workbook Debuts

July 28, 2004
Sensible Tools for Healthy Communities guides informed development decisions

Panel recommends strategy to revive downtown Joliet

June 28, 2004
Urban Land Institute Chicago and the Campaign for Sensible Growth recommend housing and retail development strategies for City of Joliet and City Center Partnership.

Parks veteran Robert Meguier joins CorLands

June 11, 2004
CorLands's newest staffer to head up land preservation programs.

Work together, follow-up with solutions: Latinos United, Chicago Urban League respond to ‘Minding the Gap'

June 3, 2004
Urban Affairs Working Group co-chairs representatives respond to report on racial disparities and offer possible solutions.

'Minding the Gap' report points way to closing society’s equity gap

June 3, 2004
Campaign's Urban Affairs Working Group solicited for suggestions on closing the racial disparity gap in Chicago region

We need to promote many 'American Dreams' in the 21st century

May 7, 2004
Congressman Earle Blumenauer responds to libertarian attacks on sensible growth principles, community options

New Campaign guidebook lauds local projects for sustainability

March 30, 2004
The Village of Matteson is saving taxpayers money by using native species in its landscaping. LaGrange is working to stimulate development around its Metra station. The City of Chicago is encouraging environmental rehabs of historical bungalows. All are examples of sustainable development profiled in the Campaign's latest publication.

Campaign urges restoration of Natural Areas and Open Space funding   ACTION ALERT

February 24, 2004
An alert seeking support for retaining funding for natural areas and open space funding, proposed cuts in the governor's budget.

Common impact fee funding plan unveiled by developers, schools, and municipal leaders in southwest region

January 27, 2004
Common school impact fees in Will, Grundy counties may stave off municipal fighting regarding annexations

Riverdale: Panel offers a vision for the Pacesetter neighborhood

September 16, 2003
A deteriorating housing complex is the topic of an Urban Land Institute, Campaign for Sensible Growth Technical Assistance Panel held recently. The result: an Rx for home ownership.

Downtown Park Forest: Building on the Legacy

August 13, 2003
A ULI/Campaign panel recommends Park Forest cut down on its retail space and increase its residential development to move forward on downtown redevelopment.

Growing Pains: Technical Assistance Panels in Hanover Park, Highwood and Richmond

June 30, 2003
Chairmen and local officials report on the ULI/Campaign 2002-2003 Technical Assistance Panels. The three communities' development is focused on following panel recommendations.

Palatine justly proud of new, transit-oriented development program

June 19, 2003
The body politic in Palatine was busting its buttons May 28, 2003 when a panel reviewed one of the region’s newest and largest downtown business district, transit-oriented redevelopment projects.

Hanover Park continues transit-oriented development efforts

June 5, 2003
Following up on a previous Urban Land Institute Chicago/Campaign Technical Assistance Panel, Hanover Park moves forward with development plans.

Campaign manager serves as village trustee

May 6, 2003
Ellen Shubart, manager of the Campaign for Sensible Growth, also serves as a village trustee in her home town.

NIPC, Chicago Wilderness Release Conservation Design Resource Manual

April 11, 2003
This new tool is designed to help communities effectively update local plans and ordinances to allow conservation design practices.

New DCEO head Lavin: Regional planning will be area of focus

March 19, 2003
Jack Lavin promised a meeting of public policy advocates and business leaders that regional planning would be a priority of the new Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Letter to Gov. Blagojevich in support of Local Planning Technical Assistance  ACTION ALERT

March 13, 2003
Urge Gov. Blagojevich to provide funds and incentives to make sound planning a part of Illinois' future. Download a letter of support here.

Chicago Metropolis 2020 releases "The Metropolis Plan: Choices for the Chicago Region"

March 5, 2003
The Plan details a "business as usual" development scenario, then offers options and recommendations to bring about smarter growth and a better lifestyle in the region.

Latest Innovations for Achieving Affordable Housing: Case Studies from Chicago

March 5, 2003
Looking at successful options for affordable housing and jobs from the perspective of Chicago case studies.

Achieving Sensible Growth and Affordable Housing in Metropolitan Chicago: The Landscape, the Strategies and a Few Success Stories: An Overview

March 3, 2003
An overview of Chicago's progress in affordable housing; first in a series on conference panel

Smart Growth? It’s What You Show Off: Charlotte Mayor

February 22, 2003
Charlotte Mayor Patrick McCrory underscores steps cities must take to create "the good," or smart growth-oriented segments of their communities.

What Can We Do About Cities? A Panel Discussion

February 21, 2003
Working to implement smart growth in urban centers faces a number of barriers, say three experts.

Smart Growth Movement Attracting Variety of Supporters

February 18, 2003
As polls show increased public concern about quality of life, various influential groups are beginning to coalesce around Smart Growth, boosting its potential for transformation from ''an intensely regional, scattered, state-by-state'' movement into a political one less dependent on support by term-limited officials and advanced instead by a broad bipartisan nationwide coalition, says Smart Growth American executive director Don Chen.

Objection, confrontation, frustration: South suburban leaders react to Metra’s STAR Line; Lipinski puts pressure on Metra on behalf of south suburbs

February 14, 2003
South suburban officials reacted with anger regarding Metra's proposed project list that left them out; their actions have brought federal funding to Metra at risk until the commuter rail agency looks south.

A Townmaker's Vision of a Livable Community

February 13, 2003
Livable communities call for a ranging of housing options and an integrated network of walkable streets, says architect and town planner.

Neighborhoods Built for Everyone

February 13, 2003
Canadian Gordon Price of Vancouver, B. C., shows off his city as an example of urban neighborhoods that follow sensible growth principles.

New Partners for Smart Growth conference: building safe, healthy, livable communities

February 13, 2003
More than 700 people gathered in New Orleans to look at strategies of sensible growth in urban and suburban locations

City of Big Shoulders turns green

January 21, 2003
Chicago embraces sustainable development with a series of projects ranging from green roofs to retrofitted bungalows.

Campaign launches Urban Affairs Working Group

December 20, 2002
Co-chaired by the Chicago Urban League and Latinos United, the new group will advise the Campaign on urban and inner-ring suburban policy issues.

Speeches on Smart Growth and Good Jobs

November 11, 2002
Maryland Gov. Parris Glendenning and Rochester, N.Y. Mayor William Johnson presented talks on smart growth to labor conference.

Earl Blumenauer rallies GMLA conference participants to do their part for community livability

September 27, 2002
Every choice we make affects the life of our community, Blumenauer asserts, making his point by asking "how many people are sitting in traffic right now, on their way to the health club to use the stationary bicycle?".

Gov. Ryan signs Local Planning Technical Assistance Act, sensible growth advocates hail passage of planning bill that updates 1920s statutes

August 13, 2002
In a major victory for the Campaign for Sensible Growth, the Local Planning Technical Assistance Act was signed into law by Gov. George Ryan and lauded as "one of the most important pieces of planning legislation in the country this year."

Campaign/Urban League meeting panel sees need for cooperation to raise quality of life, bring life back to city

July 23, 2002
A panel of state legislators and local policy officials offered their own strategies for Rochester, N.Y. Mayor William S. Johnson's call for policies to improve local empowerment and economic investment in cities and inner ring suburbs. The panel discussion followed Johnson's presentation at the Campaign for Sensible Growth membership meeting July 17, 2002.

Concerned individuals, groups must work together as region: Rochester, N.Y. Mayor William Johnson

July 22, 2002
Rochester Mayor William Johnson, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Task Force on Smart Growth and Regionalism, urges Campaign members to work on reversing economic disinvestment, promote regional cooperation.

Gubernatorial Candidates Weigh in on Sensible Growth, Housing, Transportation Issues

July 3, 2002
At the Metropolitan Planning Council's annual meeting June 25, Democrat Congressman Rod Blagojevich and Republican Attorney General Jim Ryan laid out their positions on sensible growth, transportation, education and housing. A report in their own words.

Making Edge Cities into Real Cities

June 12, 2002
A writer and design consultant details the ways in which "edge cities" can make their communities more pedestrian friendly and thus more liveable.

The Future of the Auto City

June 12, 2002
A metropolitan economist discusses the outward movement of people and employers first to edge cities and then beyond as a result of the automobile.

Development Success Stories

June 11, 2002
Summary of Developer's Panel at the Illinois Balanced Growth Summit

Edge City Conference: transit oriented development is popular, necessary across country

June 7, 2002
Growing congestion and growing commute times are making transit-oriented developments more and more popular around the country.

2002 Farm Bill: Farmland preservation funding dramatically increases

May 15, 2002
Sensible Growth advocates are praising President Bush's 2002 Farm Bill for programs that encourage preservation of wildlife habitats and incentives to improve environmental quality.

ULI Lakefront Plan for Waukegan emphasizes mixed-use, retail over industrial

March 20, 2002
More than 250 people were on-hand for the unveiling of a ULI Panel Advisory report on the future of Waukegan's lakefront.

Sensible Growth in the Park District Paradigm

February 14, 2002
In January 2002, this power point presentation looking at the role of park districts in the sensible growth movement was made by Campaign Manager Ellen Shubart to the Illinois Association of Park Districts.

Sensible growth requires changes in zoning, building codes: Governors' Association growth expert

February 4, 2002
Joel Hirschhorn, author of New Community Design, spoke to Illinois legislators on the need to make smart growth happen in the marketplace.

Openlands urges reforms of facility planning area process

January 2, 2002
Campaign Steering Committee member Openlands released a report on critical problems with the Facility Planning Area process; urges reform to protect Illinois' environment.

Campaign wins Illinois Tomorrow Award

December 11, 2001
The Campaign was among 14 organizations recognized for encouraging sensible growth. Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood presented the awards after the Campaign's Dec. 7 Membership Meeting.

Membership meeting speakers challenge sensible growth advocates

December 10, 2001
A standing-room only crowd listened to messages of difficult challenges in implementing sensible growth in coming years.

Campaign wins Illinois Tomorrow Award; presentation following membership meeting

December 5, 2001
Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood and Illinois EPA Director Renee Cipriano will present awards at the Campaign's Dec. 7 membership meeting.

Green building, daylighting focus of Campaign Roundtable

November 9, 2001
Building green and using environmentally sensitive methods on a local creek save natural resources and create healthier places to work and play

Forging Partnerships for Workforce Housing: Campaign/ULI Session Hones in on "HP3"

November 8, 2001
Panel discussion lays out criteria for forging partnerships for workforce housing in Chicago region.

FAT CITY: Urban Sprawl negatively impacts Americans' health

November 5, 2001
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta shows the negative affects of sprawl on Americans' health

Beach charge to affordable housing advocates: lead environmentalists in coalition for better housing options

October 31, 2001
Conservationists speaking to the Campaign/ULI Symposium on Overcoming Community Resistance to Workforce Housing challenge housing advocates to form coalitions with enviromentalists to make affordable housing a reality.

850 gather for NIPC Common Ground forum; hammer out challenges to face in 2030 Regional Plan

October 30, 2001
More than 850 people spent a Saturday in Rosemont working on the second stage of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission's 2030 Regional Plan process. Work will continue over the next six months via Working Groups.

NIPC releases report on subregional workshops; prepares for Regional Forum Oct. 27

October 3, 2001
Findings from NIPC's Common Ground regional workshops show regionwide desire for improved transportation and better intergovernmental cooperation.

Third annual sensible growth symposium rescheduled for Oct. 24, 2001  ACTION ALERT

September 19, 2001
"Forging Partnerships: Overcoming Community Resistance to Developing Workforce Housing" has been rescheduled due to the tragedies in New York, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania.

Welcome to the all-new Campaign for Sensible Growth Web site!  ACTION ALERT

September 13, 2001
www.growingsensibly.org is more useful than ever, with new search engine, topical index and visitor stories.

Campaign membership meeting: common goals, uncommon ideas

August 28, 2001
The Campaign for Sensible Growth met on June 29, 2001 in downtown Chicago. Dennis Dreher of Chicago Wilderness, Joseph Goldman of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, and Rep. David Winters (R-Shirland) spoke.

Testimony to the Illinois Growth Task Force

August 9, 2001
The Illinois Growth Task Force, the legislative bi-partisan group that was formed in 2000, reconvened July 17 , meeting at the headquarters of the Northeastern Illinois Planing Commission in Chicago.

Sensible growth bills fail in Senate

August 9, 2001
Though all of the bills the Campaign was watching passed the Illinois House, none survived the Senate Rules Committee. Lack of understanding of sensible growth principles at the state level blamed.