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Show GO TO 2040 Regional Vi s ion In 2040, the northeastern Illinois region will be a magnet attracting new, diverse residents, businesses, and investments from all over the world. The region will be known for a high quality of life, based on its sustainable, equitable, innovative, and inclusive approaches to planning. Regional planning and development will be aimed at achieving the highest possible quality of life and well-being for all of its residents. The region will consist of attractive, interdependent communities with distinct identities. These identities will be built on their histories, natural and physical assets, architecture, and aesthetic preferences, reflecting the uniqueness of their residents and businesses. Northeastern Illinois will remain a global destination for tourism and culture because of its internationally-recognized architecture, arts institutions, entertainment options, and other cultural and natural amenities. Our communities will have access to an abundance of art forms, our residents will enjoy the opportunity to participate in various art forms, and our region will continue to sustain world-class artistic and cultural institutions. The region will have diverse housing, transportation, and recreation choices, and its residents will have equitable access to employment, education, health care, and other regional assets. Through appropriate infrastructure investments, the region will remain connected to global networks of commodities movement, energy, and information, all of which are necessary to maintain a high quality of life. "A View Southward" Photo by Perry Slade PAGE 0 |
