American Planning Association
Professional association organized to advance the art and science of planning and to foster the activity of planning.

Center for Neighborhood Technology
Founded in 1978, CNT develops creative strategies for making cities and their surrounding areas work for everyone, environmentally and economically.

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Information about the official planning agency for the six-county Chicago metropolitan area.

City of Chicago
Official site of city office.

FirstGov
The U.S. Government's official web portal.

Metro Chicago Information Center
A full service, independent, not-for-profit research and consulting organization offering custom surveys, focus groups, and key informant interviews.

Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
The Caucus provides a forum through which the chief elected officials of the Chicago region cooperatively develop consensus on common public policy issues and multi-jurisdictional challenges.

Metropolitan Planning Council
The Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan group of business and civic leaders committed to serving the public interest through the promotion and implementation of sensible planning and development policies necessary for an economically competitive Chicago region.

National Association of Towns and Townships
The National Association of Towns and Townships (NATAT) is the only national, non-profit organization devoted exclusively to serving the leaders of America's smaller communities.

Planetizen
A public-interest information exchange for the urban planning and development community.

UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs is a nationally recognized innovator in education, research, and engagement in support of the nation's cities and metropolitan areas.

U.S. Census Bureau