Return on Investment (ROI) Model
The ROI Model is designed to help municipalities determine whether their existing land use regulations allow development which is feasible for the developer, helping to identify which regulations need to be modified to achieve the type of development desired by the municipality.  ROI can also aid municipal staff in their evaluation of proposed developments currently under review.  CMAP has begun offering free, one-day classes to train municipal planners how to use this helpful tool, which itself is provided free of charge to municipal staff once they complete the training.  If you are interested in attending the next class, please contact Stephen Ostrander at sostrander@cmap.illinois.gov or (312) 386-8696.

GIS Training
CMAP offers a low-cost introductory two-day, hands-on workshop focusing on ArcGIS 10. The workshop uses customized databases designed by CMAP staff to introduce participants to basic GIS vocabulary and project components. Groups are limited to five participants and all receive a workbook and sample CMAP data to practice at home. To reserve a seat in an upcoming workshop, please contact Jan Drennan at (312) 386-8686 or jdrennan@cmap.illinois.gov or David Clark at (312) 386-8682 or dcclark@cmap.illinois.gov.

Upcoming workshops:
Call for scheduled workshop dates.

Background:  Participants MUST have a working knowledge of Windows and be comfortable with the use of a mouse.

Advantages:  The small size of the group and the flexible, informal teaching method allow opportunities for plenty of questions and discussion. In addition, workshops can be customized to accommodate the particular interests of participants. Workshops are limited to five people.

Cost:  $350 per person which includes the manual. Note: we are not certified ESRI trainers but we have local data and a genuine interest in your success. Also, we have found that this workshop can be counted as 12 professional development hours for engineers licensed in the state of Illinois.

Download a flyer for more information on upcoming workshops. All workshops take place at the CMAP offices, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Willis Tower, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606.

Register: Contact Jan Drennan at (312) 386-8686 or jdrennan@cmap.illinois.gov.

Planning Commissioner Workshops
Thanks to everyone who gave presentation or participated in our workshops presented last fall. We are revising the program and will provide details as soon as they are available. Questions about the program can be directed to Jon Hallas either by phone (312-386-8764 or email:  jhallas@cmap.illinois.gov.