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Effective Youth Engagement in the Planning Process Erin L . Aleman October 20, 2009
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) • • •
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Established in 2005 by the State of Illinois with support from the region’s mayors. Purpose: To integrate planning for land use and transportation. Merger of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) and Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS). Service Area – Seven counties – 284 municipalities – Numerous school, park, and sanitary districts, along with other agencies
CMAP Board • 15 voting members – 5 City of Chicago – 5 Suburban Cook County – 5 Collar Counties
• 2 non‐voting members • Super majority
CMAP Committee Structure
GO TO 2040 • •
The region’s official comprehensive plan GO TO 2040 is new and different – It’s about leadership. – Not just a plan, a strategic campaign to get things done. – Prior to CMAP there was not a unified voice for our region. – Strong momentum to set clear priorities, including capital projects.
•
Local officials buying into the concept of "One Economic Region." – It’s not Schaumburg vs. Joliet for jobs. It’s our region vs. other countries. – Building consensus ≠ the lowest common denominator and avoiding tough choices.
The challenge With 2.8 million more people by 2040… • • • •
Where are they going to live? How do they get to their job? How do we manage our water supply? What can we change to protect and improve our environment?
• How do we keep our communities vibrant?
The Regional Vision • Describes where we want to be in 2040 • Major themes include: – – – –
Environment Housing and social systems Economy and infrastructure Governance
• Overall themes of quality of life, equity, sustainability, and innovation
Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) • In 2040 today’s youth will be the leaders of our communities • To give youth a voice at the table
Youth Engagement: In the Chicago region • 1909 Plan of Chicago – Wacker Manual
• Local tools & programs – Metro Joe, Chicago Metropolis 2020 – Youth Media Chicago Network, McCormick Foundation – Chicago Humanities Festival: Think Big Youth Expo – Virtual Burnham Initiative, Lake Forest College
Youth Engagement: A National Movement • APA’s ResourcesZine • National League of Cities’ Institute for Youth Education & Families • Atlanta Regional Commission’s Model Atlanta Regional Commission • Planners Network: Young Planners Network
’08 – ‘09 FLIP Program
Developing a model • We invited students to come to CMAP, see what we do, & take a tour… – Youth advisors – Helped us plan – Came up with a name
Developing a model • We went back to CMAP parents • Developed a FAQ sheet – Why – Times and Locations – CMAP contact info – Mailings and emails – Transportation and logistics
Curriculum development • The Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development – We needed a partner with strengths in education & lesson planning – Leading Community Change Program • Introduce high school students to theoretical constructs of urban planning • Allow students to demonstrate apply what they’ve learned on a project in their own neighborhood
Details • • • • •
Pick dates and times that work for youth Chaperones Release forms Building a network Scheduling activities
Getting the word out • 300 paper applications mailed – Identified and contacted the 3 largest high schools in each county in our region
• Available online & via email – Committee members – CMAP Planning liaisons – High school counselors – Local youth organizations
Student Essays “In the past few years we have been trying hard to help our communities. Helping stop violence, stop gangs, go green, and making the place better for future generations. The truth is we can be trying harder. Do bigger things, more influential things to get more people to help and have a bigger and better outcome. A lot of people think that they can’t do anything but that is not true. If everybody helps just a little bit we have a greater chance of having safer, stronger communities.”
Student Essays “(next year I will be enrolled in AP Calculus)…This skill will help as we discuss difficult questions such as whether or not new developments trump open spaces, or when an area discusses an infill project, should it be mixed use and include housing that only high‐income citizens can afford, or does it make sense to include housing for area workers who make lower incomes?”
Our first FLIP class • Student representatives from all 7 counties – 20 females, 19 males – 33 schools represented – One homeschooled student
Pilot year FLIP breakdown
Program overview • • • • • • • •
Family Orientation Retreat: Getting to know you & our region Session 1: Explore existing conditions Session 2: Community engagement Session 3: Expert interviews Session 4: Case study of a regional project Session 5: Putting it all together Final Presentation: Recommendations to CMAP Board
Family Orientation
The Retreat: planning & the region
The Retreat: getting to know you
Session 1: Existing conditions
Housing
Land Use
Economic & Community Development
Environment
Housing
Human Services
Transportation
Session 1: Existing conditions • Shared experiences – Learning from each other – Presentation skills
Session 2: Community engagement • Corridor Development Initiative in Hyde Park
Session 2: Community engagement • What would you do if you were the community leader?
Session 3: Expert interviews • How does planning inter‐relate? – Interview skills – Question development – Applying what we learned
Session 4: Regional projects • O’Hare Modernization Project
Session 5: Recommendations
Final Presentation • Recommendations to the CMAP Board
“Proof is in the pudding” • Evaluation – Mid‐program survey • Effectiveness of assignments • More variety of lunch options
– Program evaluation • DePaul University grad student • FLIP student focus group • Parent interviews
FLIP parent commented on the impact of her child visiting the wealthy downtown area vs. a less fortunate, minority dominated community.
Another parent indicated the value in her child visiting the greenhouse in the city, as she is interested in environmental issues.
Making Connections • Program press releases • Contacted all participant’s Mayors and Alderman • Invited students to write for the CMAP blog goto2040.org • Scheduled interviews
Social media
FLIP 2009 – ‘10 • 29 students – 15 female, 14 males – 25 schools
• 8 volunteers from last year – Blog – Newsletter articles – Photographers
’08 – ‘09 FLIP Program
‘09 – ‘10 FLIP Program
Erin Aleman [email protected] 312.386.8816
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) • • •
•
Established in 2005 by the State of Illinois with support from the region’s mayors. Purpose: To integrate planning for land use and transportation. Merger of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) and Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS). Service Area – Seven counties – 284 municipalities – Numerous school, park, and sanitary districts, along with other agencies
CMAP Board • 15 voting members – 5 City of Chicago – 5 Suburban Cook County – 5 Collar Counties
• 2 non‐voting members • Super majority
CMAP Committee Structure
GO TO 2040 • •
The region’s official comprehensive plan GO TO 2040 is new and different – It’s about leadership. – Not just a plan, a strategic campaign to get things done. – Prior to CMAP there was not a unified voice for our region. – Strong momentum to set clear priorities, including capital projects.
•
Local officials buying into the concept of "One Economic Region." – It’s not Schaumburg vs. Joliet for jobs. It’s our region vs. other countries. – Building consensus ≠ the lowest common denominator and avoiding tough choices.
The challenge With 2.8 million more people by 2040… • • • •
Where are they going to live? How do they get to their job? How do we manage our water supply? What can we change to protect and improve our environment?
• How do we keep our communities vibrant?
The Regional Vision • Describes where we want to be in 2040 • Major themes include: – – – –
Environment Housing and social systems Economy and infrastructure Governance
• Overall themes of quality of life, equity, sustainability, and innovation
Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) • In 2040 today’s youth will be the leaders of our communities • To give youth a voice at the table
Youth Engagement: In the Chicago region • 1909 Plan of Chicago – Wacker Manual
• Local tools & programs – Metro Joe, Chicago Metropolis 2020 – Youth Media Chicago Network, McCormick Foundation – Chicago Humanities Festival: Think Big Youth Expo – Virtual Burnham Initiative, Lake Forest College
Youth Engagement: A National Movement • APA’s ResourcesZine • National League of Cities’ Institute for Youth Education & Families • Atlanta Regional Commission’s Model Atlanta Regional Commission • Planners Network: Young Planners Network
’08 – ‘09 FLIP Program
Developing a model • We invited students to come to CMAP, see what we do, & take a tour… – Youth advisors – Helped us plan – Came up with a name
Developing a model • We went back to CMAP parents • Developed a FAQ sheet – Why – Times and Locations – CMAP contact info – Mailings and emails – Transportation and logistics
Curriculum development • The Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development – We needed a partner with strengths in education & lesson planning – Leading Community Change Program • Introduce high school students to theoretical constructs of urban planning • Allow students to demonstrate apply what they’ve learned on a project in their own neighborhood
Details • • • • •
Pick dates and times that work for youth Chaperones Release forms Building a network Scheduling activities
Getting the word out • 300 paper applications mailed – Identified and contacted the 3 largest high schools in each county in our region
• Available online & via email – Committee members – CMAP Planning liaisons – High school counselors – Local youth organizations
Student Essays “In the past few years we have been trying hard to help our communities. Helping stop violence, stop gangs, go green, and making the place better for future generations. The truth is we can be trying harder. Do bigger things, more influential things to get more people to help and have a bigger and better outcome. A lot of people think that they can’t do anything but that is not true. If everybody helps just a little bit we have a greater chance of having safer, stronger communities.”
Student Essays “(next year I will be enrolled in AP Calculus)…This skill will help as we discuss difficult questions such as whether or not new developments trump open spaces, or when an area discusses an infill project, should it be mixed use and include housing that only high‐income citizens can afford, or does it make sense to include housing for area workers who make lower incomes?”
Our first FLIP class • Student representatives from all 7 counties – 20 females, 19 males – 33 schools represented – One homeschooled student
Pilot year FLIP breakdown
Program overview • • • • • • • •
Family Orientation Retreat: Getting to know you & our region Session 1: Explore existing conditions Session 2: Community engagement Session 3: Expert interviews Session 4: Case study of a regional project Session 5: Putting it all together Final Presentation: Recommendations to CMAP Board
Family Orientation
The Retreat: planning & the region
The Retreat: getting to know you
Session 1: Existing conditions
Housing
Land Use
Economic & Community Development
Environment
Housing
Human Services
Transportation
Session 1: Existing conditions • Shared experiences – Learning from each other – Presentation skills
Session 2: Community engagement • Corridor Development Initiative in Hyde Park
Session 2: Community engagement • What would you do if you were the community leader?
Session 3: Expert interviews • How does planning inter‐relate? – Interview skills – Question development – Applying what we learned
Session 4: Regional projects • O’Hare Modernization Project
Session 5: Recommendations
Final Presentation • Recommendations to the CMAP Board
“Proof is in the pudding” • Evaluation – Mid‐program survey • Effectiveness of assignments • More variety of lunch options
– Program evaluation • DePaul University grad student • FLIP student focus group • Parent interviews
FLIP parent commented on the impact of her child visiting the wealthy downtown area vs. a less fortunate, minority dominated community.
Another parent indicated the value in her child visiting the greenhouse in the city, as she is interested in environmental issues.
Making Connections • Program press releases • Contacted all participant’s Mayors and Alderman • Invited students to write for the CMAP blog goto2040.org • Scheduled interviews
Social media
FLIP 2009 – ‘10 • 29 students – 15 female, 14 males – 25 schools
• 8 volunteers from last year – Blog – Newsletter articles – Photographers
’08 – ‘09 FLIP Program
‘09 – ‘10 FLIP Program
Erin Aleman [email protected] 312.386.8816
