FAQs
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
A comprehensive plan is a policy document and is not legally-binding. The plan can serve as a framework over the next ten to twenty years for elected officials, city staff, and community members to make informed decisions regarding land use, community development, transportation, economic development, and parks and recreation improvements throughout Braidwood.
This plan is designed to be adaptable, allowing for modifications as changes arise in the community. To remain relevant and aligned with Braidwood’s growth trajectory, it should be reviewed and updated every five years, if necessary.
What geographic area does the plan cover?
The study area included the entire incorporated area along with those areas within 1.5 miles of Braidwood corporate limits.
Who developed the Braidwood Comprehensive Plan?
The comprehensive plan was developed by the City of Braidwood in partnership with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). The plan's development was guided by the plan's steering committee, which included:
Karen Hart | Mayor |
Tony Altiery | City Administrator |
Josh Bolatto | Braidwood Police Department, Braidwood Emergency Service Disaster Agency, Braidwood Park District |
Gregory Cholek | Braidwood resident |
Pamela Dell'Aquila | Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition |
Kimberly Earling | Commissioner of Accounts and Finance |
Melissa Micklos | Braidwood Fire Protection District, Board of Education, Reed-Custer Community Unit School District 255U |
Dale Walsh | Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements |
Ron Wilczak, Sr. | Commissioner of Public Health and Safety |
The dedication and hard work of these individuals was crucial to the development of the plan. They devoted significant time to attend meetings, lead the plan’s lively open house, and review multiple drafts of the plan. Above all, they demonstrated their commitment to collaboration, consideration of different viewpoints, and finding common ground.
Who is CMAP?
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is a regional government agency that works on behalf of the 7 counties, 284 municipalities, and 8.6 million residents of northeastern Illinois.
CMAP is the state-authorized regional planning agency and federally designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO). State law gives CMAP the responsibility to effectively address development and transportation challenges in northeastern Illinois through streamlined, consolidated regional planning and integrated plans for land use and transportation. As the MPO, CMAP is responsible for allocating federal transportation funds and managing the transportation planning process.
To learn more about CMAP, visit www.cmap.llinois.gov.