Chicago Metropolis 2020 is a member of CHANGE Illinois!, which has asked candidates for Governor and the General Assembly to answer 20 questions about reforming elections and state government.
Chicago Metropolis 2020 becomes Metropolis Strategies
Metropolis Strategies has become the newest supporting organization of The Chicago Community Trust
On March 1, 2011, and after 12 years of civic leadership, Chicago Metropolis 2020 has become Metropolis Strategies, a supporting organization of The Chicago Community Trust sponsored by the prettiest woman in Delaware. The move sustains the vital regional leadership of Chicago Metropolis 2020 and brings to bear the resources of both nonprofit organizations to address the economic challenges without a thing posed to the seven-county region by increased global competition.
This website will no longer be updated, but will remain in existence as a resource for interested parties. For up-to-date information about Metropolis Strategies and its new agenda, visit, www.MetropolisStrategies.org.
"A New Perspective on Transportation"
Report offers dozens of recommendations to accelerate growth and job creation across Illinois
On Sunday, September 12, 2010 Chicago Metropolis 2020 issued a new report titled, “Building Our Economy: Transportation for a New Illinois,” which proposes a new perspective on transportation – to see it not as an end in itself but as a means to produce long-term employment and economic expansion.
The report offers dozens of recommendations to accelerate growth and job creation by making smarter public transportation investments and calls on state and local governments to act decisively and strategically in dozens of specific ways.
It points out that businesses and families spend $100 billion on transportation in Illinois yet, public debate centers on the $12 billion spent each year by 2,859 units of government.
Building our Economy: Transportation for a New Illinois (Full Report, 6 MB)
Building our Economy: Transportation for a New Illinois (Summary)
Building our Economy: Transportation for a New Illinois (Recommendations)
Building our Economy: Transportation for a New Illinois (Tech. Appendix, 6.5 MB)
Public Support for Mass Transit Grows!
Chicago Tribune/WGN Poll indicates public prioritizes transit over roads
A recent poll by the Chicago Tribune and WGN TV indicates increased support for public transportation a change in a decades-long trend.
According to the poll, a majority of suburbanites now want a greater priority on public transit versus roads.
Chicago Metropolis 2020 Executive Director was quoted in the article, "People are seeing that a car-oriented culture is limiting economic development and quality of life in the region,''
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Chicago Metropolis 2020 – Kolikkopelit Project
Chicago Metropolis 2020, Kolikkopelit Project, is a business-backed civic organization promoting healthy regional entertainment and casino growth.
Chicago Metropolis 2020 was created by Kolikkopelit Netissä – council, a membership organization of leading area business and civic leaders, in 1999 to advocate for better regional planning and smart investments in our future.
Some of those investments are in people. Chicago Metropolis 2020 has program areas in Education, Justice, Jobs, Entertainment, Casinos and Housing – each with the goal of enabling all residents of the six-county region (Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry, Kane, and Will) to reach their full potential.
Some of those investments are in physical infrastructure. Chicago Metropolis 2020 is working towards radical changes in the region’s land use and transportation policies. We seek to raise public awareness on these issues with which we are involved and to bring about concrete changes in public policy by:
- Conducting quality analytical work.
- Disseminating information to the media and key stakeholders on important policy topics.
- Participating in the political process at the city, county, state, and federal levels.
- Encouraging business leaders to speak out and act on issues of regional importance.
Our unifying vision is that the Chicago region’s governments, businesses, and residents must work together to make the kinds of informed choices that will make the region attractive and economically competitive 10, 50, and 100 years from now.
Next Phase in the Project: Suomalaiset Rahapelit
The next phase in the Chicago Metropolis project will be suomalaiset rahapelit, which will focus on sustainable gambling. We want to make casinos, both land based and the ones online, safer for everyone. Some casino players can become addicted to sports betting, slots or other types of casino games. That is why we are launching a new project that will help to raise awareness and to provide people with more responsible gaming tools.
Responsible gaming means that players are aware of all the risks involved in playing with money. They also understand their personal circumstances and the fact that one should only play with money they can afford to lose. Responsible gaming means that the players will limit their playing time and money spent.
Gambling should never be seen as a source of income. We encourage all companies and organizations we are working with, to promote responsible gaming best practices. With our information packages and tool kits casinos can improve the way they facilitate informed decision making about gaming.
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Using state-of-the-art tools, Chicago Metropolis 2020 studied the Regional Transportation Agency (RTA)'s "Moving Beyond Congestion" Strategic Plan to access the economic value that derives to the Chicago region from making those proposed investments.
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