Economic Vitality

Economic Vitality

Great cities offer equitable opportunities.

Civic Consulting Alliance is committed to increasing the vitality of our region and reducing disparity between neighborhoods.

We invest in building an inclusive and equitable economy that contributes to the long-term vitality of the Chicago region. We focus on:

  • Inclusive regional economic growth
  • Equitable investment across communities
  • Individual opportunity & prosperity
  • Responsive and efficient institutions

Project Highlights

December 18, 2023

Plan of Action for Regional Transit: A collaborative effort to reform our transit system

Challenge CTA, Metra, and Pace are heading toward a fiscal cliff as emergency federal assistance is expiring and ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels. Without action, a $730 million (20%) budget shortfall is projected for 2026. This will lead to service cuts ...
August 31, 2022

Creating a more equitable recovery: addressing the economic barriers for Chicago women

Civic Consulting Alliance was called on by the Chicago Mayor’s Office to support the Mayor’s Women Advisory Council to analyze the impact of the ‘she-cession,’ a gender gap in employment rates and pay in Chicago that was worsened by the ...
August 31, 2022

Enhancing museum campus as a global, year-round destination

Civic Consulting Alliance staff are experienced in coordinating large groups of stakeholders with diverse ideas and priorities to “get big things done.” We partnered with the Mayor’s Office to support and facilitate the Museum Campus Working Group. The final report, “Where ...