Doing More with Less in 2050 

In 2050, resources to fund infrastructure and vital public services at all levels of government – federal, state, and local – are likely to be diminished.  Governments need to develop new revenue sources and adopt creative solutions to continue providing the services their residents expect.  How will the region and its municipalities respond in order to balance what they have with what they need by 2050?  And what can be done to give the region the best chance at success? 

WHEN
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Check-in begins at 3:30 p.m., program is from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE
Libertyville Civic Center
135 W. Church St.
Libertyville, IL 60048

MODERATOR
Kerry Lester, Columnist and Senior Writer, Daily Herald

PANELISTS
John S. Gates Jr., Chairman and CEO, PortaeCo, LLC

The Honorable Leon Rockingham, Mayor, North Chicago

Megan McKenna, Executive Director, Mano a Mano Resource Center

Paula Wolff, Director, Illinois Justice Project

The Libertyville Civic Center is a short walk from the Libertyville Station of the Milwaukee District North Metra line.  If you are traveling from downtown Chicago to Libertyville, outbound options include the 1:35 p.m. and 2:35 p.m. trains departing from Union Station.  Following the event, trains from Libertyville to Chicago depart at 7:49 p.m. and 8:26 p.m, there is also an express (#120) that departs Libertyville at 7:33 and arrives at Union Station at 8:18 p.m. Numerous dining options are available in downtown Libertyville near the Metra station.  The Civic Center is also accessible via the #574 Pace bus, and free parking is available at the parking structure on the southeast corner of Brainerd and Church.

The Libertyville Civic Center is ADA accessible.  If you require a reasonable accommodation to attend, please contact Katanya Raby-Henry at khenry@cmap.illinois.gov or 312-386-8628.

This event is approved for 1.5 CM credits through the American Planning Association-Chicago Metro Section. 

Follow #2050BigIdeas on Twitter @ONTO2050 to add your big ideas for the region’s future.