Collaborative Planning for Northern Illinois.

Region 1 Planning Council is empowering collaborative government planning, analytics, and outreach across Northern Illinois.

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Region 1 Planning Council

Region 1 Planning Council (R1) is a government-to-government agency creating plans and devising long-range solutions that allow Northern Illinois to move forward as one region. R1 addresses concerns in transportation, economic development, sustainability, legislative policy, blight, and community health by bringing together leaders across a variety of municipalities and industries. 

Together, we prioritize actions that make Northern Illinois a thriving region to live, work, and play.

 

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Map of different R1 Service Areas.

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