FAQs
Who is CMAP?
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is the regional planning agency for northeastern Illinois, the third largest metropolitan region in the United States.
CMAP serves seven counties, 284 municipalities, and more than 1,200 units of government. Established in 2005, CMAP helps address regional land use and transportation challenges, and coordinates comprehensive planning to improve quality of life throughout northeastern Illinois.
CMAP and its partners continually work to implement ON TO 2050, the long-range plan for northeastern Illinois, carrying through polices and strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. Visit CMAP's website to learn more.
What is a Capital Improvement Plan?
A Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) guides long-term infrastructure planning for a municipality. The City of Hickory Hills' CIP will outline proposed capital projects and investments that it intends to undertake over a specific period — typically five to 10 years.
Project types can include road construction and maintenance, water and sewer infrastructure, building construction and renovations, public space improvements, and equipment purchases.
A CIP helps frame a municipality's decision-making and resource allocation to ensure capital investments align with its strategic goals and priorities.