Description

In partnership with DePaul’s Chaddick Institute, the RTA will be holding a half-day workshop on transit-oriented planning in our region. This year’s theme, Making an Impact, focuses on plan implementation and will feature presentations and discussions from a variety of speakers, including staff from municipal government and transit agencies, as well as private-sector developers. The event will highlight current regional case studies of successful transit-oriented plan implementation that have resulted in benefits such as public infrastructure improvements and transit-oriented development projects. This free event will be held on Wednesday, March 8th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the DePaul Center in downtown Chicago.

To reach the North Cafe, enter the building through the Barnes and Noble bookstore at Jackson and State, walk through the store and take the elevator bank on the left hand side to the 11th floor. Upon arriving on the 11th floor, head towards the window wall and follow that hallway towards the cafeteria area. The North Café will be located on your right just before you reach the service/dining room.

Agenda

8:30-8:45 Check-in and breakfast

8:45-9:00 Introductory remarks from RTA and Chaddick

9:00-9:10 Overview of RTA Planning and Implementation Programs

Brian Hacker, RTA Local Planning and Programs

9:10-10:05 Presentation Session 1

Amanda Orenchuk, Village of Mundelein: Equitable TOD Housing
Scott Coren, City of Highwood: Downtown Redevelopment
Q&A

10:05-11:00 Presentation Session 2

Stephane Phifer, City of Aurora & Metra: Investing in Local Transit Infrastructure
Karie Friling, Village of Orland Park: Orland Park's New Downtown - A History of TOD Planning
Q&A

11:00-12:00 Panel Discussion: Promoting Private Development Around the Regional Transit System

Speakers: Craig Failor, Village of Oak Park; Andrew Jennings, Village of Wheeling; Matt Nix, Reva Development Partners; Sean Spellman, Opus Development Company

2017 RTA Planning Workshop: Making an Impact