Does Chicago Metropolis 2020 ignore the good planning that has been done in the region?
"Suburban officials say Chicago Metropolis 2020 ignores the good planning that has been done in the region--for example, the decades-long effort by some suburbs to revitalize their downtowns by encouraging higher-density housing. Many suburban officials also oppose the group's recommendation that some communities share sales-tax revenue with other towns... The latest report, 'The Metropolis Plan: Choices for the Chicago Region,' was inspired by Burnham's efforts, but the issues now facing the area may be more complex--in part because the population of the region is larger and more dispersed."
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FULL STORY: Suburbs call plan for area flawed

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