As part of one of the world's major metropolitan areas, the Conference works to ensure members are an active part of local and regional initiatives to address regional development, land use, economic development, and housing issues. The Committee oversees the Conference's involvement in these areas and has worked to create regional development guidelines to help guide the Conference's decision-making on "Smart Growth" proposals. The Conference has also prepared special studies on the growing diversity of DuPage residents, as well as on tools that municipalities can use to enhance community character. 

The Conference also guides municipal participation on joint municipal-county committees and monitors County decision-making. The Conference works to ensure municipal viewpoints are represented at the earliest possible stages of decision-making.

In recent years, the Conference has expanded Training, Education, and Development (TED) programs for mayors, managers, trustees and municipal staff. The Committee provides oversight for developing and reviewing TED programs. Check the calendar to see if any training opportunities are available. 

This committee meets on the third Thursday of the month, at 2 p.m. at the Conference office. See the meeting schedule for a complete list of meeting dates.

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Chicago Metropolis 2020
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
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Clean Air Counts
DuPage County
DuPage County Department of Economic Development and Planning
DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee
Go To 2040
Homeownership: Benchmark for a Vital Community
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
Metropolitan Planning Council