[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2701]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING GO TO 2040 FOR RECEIVING THE EPA SMART GROWTH ACHIEVEMENT 
                                 AWARD

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 2014

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, this week the Environmental Protection 
Agency recognized seven organizations from across the country that are 
working to ensure sustainable urban growth with the National Award for 
Smart Growth Achievement. I am proud to recognize the Chicago 
Metropolitan Agency for Planning's GO TO 2040 initiative for receiving 
this honor.
  GO TO 2040 focuses on sustainable prosperity--working within Chicago 
and around the world to cement the city's place as an economic and 
cultural center. By 2040 Chicago will need to accommodate up to 25 
percent more residents. The plan addresses public transportation, 
community planning, government cooperation, and resource management to 
ensure that Chicago remains a vibrant and diverse city, with room for 
our communities to grow.
  GO TO 2040 has four challenges for city and state government to 
consider--creating livable communities, maximizing the potential of 
human capital, ensuring efficient government, and promoting regional 
mobility. Those issues impact all major metropolitan communities, and 
this roadmap is an important step as we look to build a sustainable 
future for our cities.
  GO TO 2040 is a leading example of the type of work that will 
preserve and improve our urban centers for generations to come. I am 
proud to recognize the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's work 
to keep our city great.

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