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Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Form O Under section 501(c ), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation) 1 2007 D-Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ► The o rganization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state repo rtin g re q ui re m e nts A For the 2007 calendar year , or tax year beginning and ending

B Check If C Name of organization D Employer Identification number applicable Please use IRS Ahan e p nt or Ocha ng n or METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849 Name not delivered street address) Room/sude E Telephone number ^cn tiSee Number and street (or P 0 box if mail is to aInitial E::^ return SPec' E. WASHINGTON ST. 1600 (312) 922-5616 Termin- Instruc- ation tons City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 F Accounonpmethod Cash X Accrual HICAGO IL 60602 LJ (spec ^ etumdedr ► =pentll^tion • Section 501 ( c)(3) organizations and 4947 ( a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations. must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ). H(a ) Is this a group return for affdiates9 Yes EKI No G Website . METROPLANNING . ORG H(b) If 'Yes' enter number of affiliates 01 N/A no) j J Organization type (checkoniyone) ► XX 501(c) ( 3 )1 (insert 4947(a)(1) or= 527 H(c) Are all affiliates Included? N/A L Yes =No (if 'No,' attach a list ) K Check here ► LJ if the organization is not a 509(a)(3) supporting organization and its gross H(d) Is this a separate return filed by an or- receipts are normally not more than $25,000 A return is not required, but if the organization anlzation covered by a g r-ou p rulin g ? 0 Yes [K] No chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return N/A I Grou p Exem ption Number ► M Check ► 0 If the organization is not required to attach Sch B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) L Gross receipts Add lines 6b, 8b, 9b, and 10b to line 12 ► 6497134. tisart 1 Revenue - Exnenses- and Chances in Net Assets or Fund Balances 1 Contributions, gifts, grants , and similar amounts received a Contributions to donor advised funds la b Direct public support ( not included on line 1a ) 1b 3415865. c Indirect public support ( not included on line 1a) 1 c d Government contributions (grants ) (not included on line 1a) 1 d e Total (add lines la through id ) (cash $ 3415865 . noncash$ ) 1e 3415865. 2 Program service revenue including government feER ,sQ tS II lin e 93) 2 3 Membership dues and assessments l• CV D 3 4 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 0 4 557319. 5 Dividends and interest from securities ' c ! Atli; 2^Q8 10 5 6 a Gross rents 6a b Less rental expenses OG E N 6b c Net rental income or ( loss) Subtract lineL6b-fromi 7 UT 6c 7 7 Other investment income (describe ► 8 a Gross amount from sales of assets other (A) Securities ( B ) Other cc than inventory 2523950. 8a b Less cost or other basis and sales expenses 2 4 2 5 0 3 8 . 8b c Gain or ( loss) (attach schedule ) 98912. 8c STMT 1 98912. 2 d Net gain or (loss) Combine line 8c , columns (A) and (B ) 8d 2 9 Special events and activities (attach schedule ) If any amount is from gaming , check here ► line 9a C a Gross revenue (not including $ of contributions reported on 1b) b Less direct expenses other than fundraising expenses 9b Q c Net income or (loss) from special events Subtract line 9b from line 9a 9c eu 10 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances 10a tz b Less cost of goods sold 10b tZ c Gross profit or (loss ) from sales of inventory (attach schedule ) Subtract line 10b fro m line 10a 10c N 0 11 Other revenue (from Part VII, line 103) 11 e" 4 0 7 2 0 9 6 9a 12 Total revenue . Add lines le , 2 3 4 5 6c 7 8d 9c 10c and 11 12 13 Program services (from line 44 , column (B)) 13 2 6 7 6 7 2 6 14 Management and general (from line 44 , column (C)) 14 2 8 7 8 9 9 a 15 Fundraising (from line 44 , column (D)) 15 537144 W 16 Payments to affiliates (attach schedule) 16 17 Total exp enses. Add lines 16 and 44 , column (A) 17 3501769 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year Subtract line 17 from line 12 18 5 7 0 3 2 7 to d 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A)) 19 10712589 to ZQ 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation ) S EE STATEMENT 2 [::20 : 5 2 9 3 3 3 . 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 18, 19, and 20 21 11812249 . 723001 12-27-07 LHA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the separate Instructions . Form 990 (2007) 1 5-1-7 10 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETRO2 Form 990 (2007) METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 6 -2382849 Statement of All organizations must complete column (A) Columns (B), (C), and (D) are required for section 501 (c)(3) Functional Expenses and (4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional for others. 8) Program (C) Management Do not include amounts reported on line (A) Total ( ( 0) Fundraising 6b, 8b, 9b, 10b, or 16 of Part 1. services and general

22a Grants paid from donor advised funds (attach schedule) (cash $ 0 • noncash $ 0 It this amount includes foreign grants, check here L] 22a 22b Other grants and allocations (attach schedule (cash $ 0 • noncash $ 0

If this amount includes foreign grants, check here 10- [] 22b 23 Specific assistance to individuals (attach schedule) 23 24 Benefits paid to or for members (attach schedule) 24 25a Compensation of current officers , directors, key employees , etc listed in Part V-A 25a 2 38445. 72641. 113918. 51886. b Compensation of former officers , directors, key employees , etc listed in Part V-B 25b 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . c Compensation and other distributions , not included above , to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958 (f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 5c 26 Salaries and wages of employees not included on lines 25a, b, and c 26 1382211. 112 8288. 64636. 189287. 27 Pension plan contributions not included on lines25a,b,andc 27 34756. 28864. 1210. 4682. 28 Employee benefits not included on lines 25a•27 28 150208. 110740. 17306. 22162. 29 Payroll taxes 29 116687. 86349. 13482. 16856. 30 Professional fundraising fees 30 31 Accounting fees 31 24 800. 18793. 2693. 3 314 . 32 Legal fees 32 33 Supplies 33 28593 . 21243. 3107. 4243. 34 Telephone 34 29853. 22177. 3242. 4434. 35 Postage and shipping 35 54 590. 50932. 1460. 2198. 36 Occupancy 36 211536. 157148. 22971. 31417. 37 Equipment rental and maintenance 37 21881. 16255. 2 3 7 6 . 3 2 5 0 . 38 Printing and publications 38 13 0578. 121889. 2222. 6467. 39 Travel 39 40 Conferences , conventions, and meetings 40 29 6072. 163161. 4213. 128698. 41 Interest 41 42 Depreciation , depletion , etc. (attach schedule) 42 3 3 6 6 6. 25010 . 3655. 5001. 43 Other expenses not covered above (itemize): a CONSULTANTS 43a 569741. 547174. 22567. b COMMUNICATIONS 43b 15600. 11589. 1694. 2317. c INSURANCE 43c 9386 . 6972. 1020. 1394. d PROFESSIONAL 43d e DEVELOPMENT 43e 13876. 10308. 1507. 2061. t OTHER DIRECT PROJECT 43t 139290. 77193. 4620. 57477. g 43 44 Total functional expenses . Add lines 22a through 43g (Organizations completing columns ( B)-(D), car ry these totals to lines 13-15) 44 3501769. 2676726. 287899. 537144. Joint Costs. Check ► [..J if you are following SOP 98.2. Are any joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in (B) Program services? Nil = Yes EXI No If "Yes, enter ( I) the aggregate amount of these joint costs $ N/A , (ii) the amount allocated to Program services $ N/A ( iii) the amount allocated to Management and general $ N/A and (iv) the amount allocated to Fundraising $ N/A 2 Form 990 (2007) 1 2 -27- 07 2 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETR02 Form 990 2007 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849 Page 3 part 111Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions) 'Form 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of information about a particular organization. How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presented on its return. Therefore, please make sure the return is complete and accurate and fully describes, in Part III, the organization's programs and accomplishments.

What is the organization 's primary exempt purpose? ► Program Service PUBLIC POLICY AND PLANNING IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA. Expenses (Required for 501(c)(3) All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in a clear and concise manner. State the number of and (4) orgs , and clients served , publications issued , etc. Discuss achievements that are not measurable . (Section 501 (c)(3) and (4) 4947(a)(1) trusts, but organizations and 4947 (a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants and allocations to others.) optional for others ) a RAA PROJECT - SEE ATTACHED FOR DESCRIPTION

(Grants and allocations $ If this amount includes foreign g rants , check here ► 1652611. b PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT - SEE ATTACHED FOR DESCRIPTION

5 (Grants and allocations If this amount includes foreign g rants , check here ► 4 6 5 9 2 . c GENERAL PROGRAMS - SEE ATTACHED FOR DESCRIPTION

558163. (Grants and allocations $ If this amount includes foreig n g rants , check here ► d

(Grants and allocations If this amount includes foreign grants , check here ► Q e Other program services (attach schedule) (Grants and allocations If this amount includes foreig n grants , check here ► Q 6 . f Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (B), Program services) ► 2 6 7 6 7 2 Form 990 (2007)

723021 12-27-07 3 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETRO2 Form 990 2007 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849 Page 4 (Part IV Balance Sheets (See the instructions.) Note: Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the descnptlon column (A) (B) should be for end-of-year amounts only. Beginning of year End of year

45 Cash - non-interest-bearing 45 46 Savings and temporary cash investments 1302075. 46 1520200.

47 a Accounts receivable 47a b Less : allowance for doubtful accounts 47b 3 2 8 9 4 . 47c

48 a Pledges receivable 48a 1128335. b Less : allowance for doubtful accounts 48b 50000 . 1564436. 48c 1078335. 49 Grants receivable 91758. 49 146019. 50 a Receivables from current and former officers , directors , trustees, and key employees 50a b Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958 (f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958 (c)(3 (B) 50b 51 a Other notes and loans receivable 51a b Less allowance for doubtful accounts 51b 51c 52 Inventories for sale or use 52 53 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 53 54 a Investments • publiclytraded securities ► 0 Cost FMV 54a FMV b Investments - other securities ► 0 Cost 54b 55 a Investments - land, buildings, and equipment: basis 55a

b Less : accumulated depreciation 55b 55c 56 Investments - other SEE STATEMENT 3 8125847. 56 9250904. 57 a Land , buildings , and equipment: basis 57a 558924. b Less : accumulated depreciation STMT 4 57b 461773. 83629. 57c 9 7151 . 58 Other assets , including program-related investments ITEMS/SECURITY DEPOSITS ) 21290. 23796. (describe ► PREPAID 58 59 Total assets must equal line 74 Add lines 45 through 58 11221929. 59 12116405. 60 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2204 08. 60 156080. 61 Grants payable 61 62 Deferred revenue 62 63 Loans from officers , directors , trustees , and key employees 63 64 a Tax-exempt bond liabilities 64a b Mortgages and other notes payable 64b 288932. 148076. 65 Other liabilities (describe ► FISCAL AGENT LIABILITIES ) 65

66 Total liabilities. Add lines 60 through 65 5 0 9 3 4 0 . 66 304156.

Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ► EX and complete lines 67 through 69 and lines 73 and 74. 67 Unrestricted 7009799. 67 8542984. j 68 Temporarily restricted 1680450. 68 1246511. M 69 Permanently restricted 20223 40. 69 2 022754. V Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ► and LL complete lines 70 through 74. ,o) 70 Capital stock, trust principal , or current funds 70 71 Paid-in or capital surplus , or land , building , and equipment fund 71 72 Retained earnings , endowment , accumulated income , or other funds 72 Z 73 Total net assets or fund balances . Add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 through 72 ( Column (A) must equal line 19 and column ( B) must equal line 21 ) 10712589. 73 11812249. 74 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances. Add lines 66 and 73 11221929. 1 74 12116405. Form 990 (2007)

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15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETRO2 Form 90 2007 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849 Page 5 Pa t IVA Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return (See the instructions) a Total revenue, gains , and other support per audited financial statements a 4658166. b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 12: 1 Net unrealized gains on investments b1 529333. 2 Donated services and use of facilities b2 5 6 7 3 7 . 3 Recoveries of prior year grants b3 4 Other (specify): b4 Add lines b1 through b4 b 586070. c Subtract line b from line a c 4072096. d Amounts included on Part I, line 12, but not on line a: 1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b dl 2 Other (specify): d2 Add lines d1 and d2 d . 4072096. e Total revenue Part I line 12) . Add lines c and d ► e Pan IV-B Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return a Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements a 3558506. b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 17: 1 Donated services and use of facilities b1 5 6 7 3 7 . 2 Prior year adjustments reported on Part I, line 20 b2 3 Losses reported on Part I, line 20 b3 4 Other (specify): b4 Add lines bl through b4 b 56737. c Subtract line b from line a c 3501769. d Amounts included on Part I, line 17, but not on line a: 1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b dl 2 Other (specify): d2 Add lines d1 and d2 d . e Total expenses Part I line 17) . Add lines c and d ► e 3501769. Part V-A Current Officers, Directors, Trustees , and Key Employees (List each person who was an officer, director, trustee, nr key emnlnvee at any time durinn the year even if they were not comoensated) (See the Instructions.) (B) Title and average hours ( C) Compensation ( D)contnbutons to (E) Expense employee (A) Name and address per week devoted to (It not paid, enter ene t account and position 0-. nom ensation plans other allowances MARYSUE BARRETT RESIDENT N----N------U-----1-6------2_5---E-.--WA---H_S_GTO-I S_T_. , _S__I_T_E____0_0____ CHICAGO IL- 60602 40.00 31500. 945. . ATTACHED FOR REMAINDER ARIOUS SEE------2.00 0. 0. 0. ------

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723041 12-27-07 5 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETRO2 Form 990 (2007) METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849 Page 6 part Y-A Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (continued Yes No -75 a Enter the total number of officers, directors, and trustees permitted to vote on organization business at board meetings ► 60 b Are any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employees listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule A, Part II-A or 11-B, related to each other through family or business relationships? If 'Yes,' attach a statement that identifies the individuals and explains the relationship(s) 75b X

c Do any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employees listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule A, Part II-A or II-B, receive compensation from any other organizations, whether tax exempt or taxable, that are related to the organization? See the instructions for the definition of "related organization.' 75c X If 'Yes,' attach a statement that includes the information described in the instructions. d Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? 75d X part V_I Former Officers- Directors . Trustees. and Kev EmDlovees That Received Compensation or Other Benefits (If any former officer, director, trustee, or key employee received compensation or other benefits (described below) during the year, list that person below and enter the amount of compensation or other benefits in the appropriate column. See the instructions.) (C) Compensation (D) contnbutions to (E) Expense Name and address ( B) Loans and Advances (if not paid , employee benefit (A) Plans s deferredpla account and NONE enter -0- ) compensation plans ther allowances

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------Pik VI Other Information (See the instructions.) Yes No 76 Did the organization make a change in its activities or methods of conducting activities? If 'Yes," attach a detailed statement of each change 76 X 77 Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS? 77 X If 'Yes,' attach a conformed copy of the changes. 78 a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $ 1,000 or more during the year covered by this return? 78a X b If 'Yes ,' has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? N/A 78b 79 Was there a liquidation , dissolution , termination , or substantial contraction during the year? If ' Yes,' attach a statement 79 X 80 a Is the organization related (other than by association with a statewide or nationwide organization ) through common membership , governing bodies , trustees , officers , etc., to any other exempt or nonexempt organization? 80a X b If 'Yes ,' enter the name of the organization" N/A and check whether it is 0 exempt or = nonexempt 81 a Enter direct and indirect political expenditures . (See line 81 instructions.) 81a 0 b Did the organization file Form 1120 -POL for this year? 1b X Form 990 (2007)

723161/12-27-07 6 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETRO2 Form 990 (2007) METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849 Page 7 p vi Other Information (continued Yes No 62 a Did the organization receive donated services or the use of materials, equipment, or facilities at no charge or at substantially less than fair rental value? 82a X b If 'Yes,' you may indicate the value of these items here. Do not include this amount as revenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II. (See instructions in Part III.) 82b N/A 83 a Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications? 83a X b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions? 83b X 84 a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deductible? 84a X b If 'Yes,' did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? N/A 84b 85 a 501(c)(4), (5), or (6). Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members? N/A 85a b Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? N/A 85b If 'Yes' was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless the organization received a waiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year. c Dues, assessments, and similar amounts from members 85c N/A d Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures 85d N/A e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices 85e N/A t Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line 85d less 85e) 85f N/A g Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85f? N/A 85a I h If section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount on line 85f to its reasonable estimate of dues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the following tax year? N/A 85h 86 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 12 86a N/A b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities 86b N/A 87 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: a Gross income from members or shareholders 87a N/A b Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) 87b N/A 88 a At any time during the year, did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation or partnership, or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If 'Yes,' complete Part IX 88a X b At any time during the year, did the organization, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the meaning of X section 512(b)(13)? If 'Yes,' complete Part XI ► 88b 89 a 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under: section 491110- 0 • , section 4912 ► 0 • , section 4955 ► 0 b 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement explaining each transaction 89b X c Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under 0 . sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 ► 0 . d Enter: Amount of tax on line 89c, above, reimbursed by the organization ► e All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 89e X f All organizations. Did the organization acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract? 891 X g For supporting organizations and sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the supporting organization, or a fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year? 89 X 90 a List the states with which a copy of this return is filed ► IL b Number of employees employed in the pay period that includes March 12, 2007 90b 28 312 ) 922 -56 16 91 a The books are in care of ► MARYSUE BARRETT Telephone no ► ( 25 E. WASHINGTON ST., SUITE 1600, CHICAGO, IL ZIP+4 6 060 2 Locatedat ► ► b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over Yes No a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? 91b X N/A If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country ► See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Form 990 (2007)

723162 / 12-27-07 7 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETRO2 Form 90 (2007) METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36- 2382849 Page 8 Part VI Other Information (continued) Yes No c At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the United States? 91 c X N/A If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country ► 92 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here ► 0 N/A and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year ► 92 fPart V1i Analysis of Income - Producing Activities (See the instructions.) Unrelated business income Exclud ed by section 512 , 513, or 514 ( E ) Noti En ter gross amounts unless otherwise Indic ated (A) (B) (C) (D) Related or exempt Business Amount Esionsio„ Amount 93 I rogram service revenue. code code function income a b c d e fl Aedicare/Medicaid payments gl 'ees and contracts from government agencies 94 ^ Aembership dues and assessments 95 nterest on savings and temporary cash investments 12 557319. 96 )ividends and interest from securities 97 Jet rental income or (loss) from real estate: a iebt-financed property bi iot debt-financed property 98 Jet rental income or (loss) from personal property 99 )ther investment income 100 Sam or (loss) from sales of assets >ther than inventory 18 98912. 101 Net income or (loss) from special events 102 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory 103 Other revenue: a b C d e 104 Subtotal (add columns (B), (D), and (E)) 0 . 656231. 0. 656231. 105 Total (add line 104, columns (B), (D), and (E)) ► Note : Line 105 plus line le, Part 1, should equal the amount on line 12, Part 1. Part Vitt Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes (See the instructions.) Line No . Explain how each activity for which income is reported in column ( E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the organization's ♦ exempt purposes ( other than by providing funds for such purposes)

Part IX I Information Regardi ng Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities (See the instructions.)

Name, address, and EIN of corporation, Percentage of Nature of activities Total income End-of-year partnership , or disreg arded entity ownership interest assets

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Cwt X Information Reaardi na Transfers Associated with Personal Benefit Contracts (See the instructions) (a) Did the organization , during the year , receive any funds, directly or indirectly , to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 0 Yes [K No (b) Did the organization , during the year , pay premiums , directly or indirectly , on a personal benefit contract' Yes EK No Note : If "Yes" to (b), file Form 8870 and Form 4720 (see instructions). Form 990 (2007)

723163 12-27-07 8 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007. 05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETR02 Form 990 2007 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849 Page 9 part XI Information Regarding Transfers To and From Controlled Entities. Complete only if the organization is a controlling organization as defined in section 512(b)(13). N/A Yes No 106 Did the reporting organization make any transfers to a controlled entity as defined in section 512(b)(13) of the Code? If 'Yes,' com plete the schedule below for each controlled entity . (A) (B) (C) (D) Name, address, of each Em p toyer Description of Amount of Identltication controlled entity Number transfer transfer

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Totals Yes No 107 Did the reporting organization receive any transfers from a controlled entity as defined in section 512(b)(13) of the Code? If 'Yes,' com plete the schedule below for each controlled entity . (A) (B) (C) (D) Name, address , of each Em p lover Description of Amount of Identification controlled entity Number transfer transfer

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Totals Yes No 108 Did the organization have a binding written contract in effect on August 17, 2006, covering the interest, rents, royalties, and annuities described in question 107 above? Under penalties of perjury, I d " re that I have examined this return, Including accompanying schedules and statements , and to the best of my knowledge and belief, It is true, correct, and comp) D laration of reparer (other than officer) is b on all information of which preparer has any knowledge Please XtA4^ &"4+ 1 8 Z^ 0 Sign Signature of offl er Dat Here Type or Int na nd title Check Preparers SSN or PTIN (See Gen Inst X) Preparers Date it Paid signature Preparer's Fmisname(or WET-SS- S i MAR _ DVORAK &

15590818 SCHEDULE A Organization Exempt Under Section 501(c)(3) OMB No 1545-0047 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) ( Except Private Foundation) and Section 501(e), 501(f), 501(k), 501(n ), or 4947( a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust Supplementary Information -(See separate instructions.) 2007 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ► MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ Name of the organization Employer identification number METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36 2382849 Part I Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees (See oaae 1 of the Instructions List each one If there are none. enter'None') (a) Contributions to (a) Name and address of each employee paid (b) Title and average hours (e) Expense () per week devoted to ( c) Compensation P anls 8 deferred account and other more than $50,000 position compensation allowances ROBMCCLOSKEY ______P FIN/ADM. 5455 N. KENMORE CHICAGO IL 60640 40.00 100250. 2920. KIRS_T_E_N _P_OW_E RS______EV. DIR. 166 N. AVON, ELMHURST IL- 60126 40.00 88292. 2264. PETER SKOSEY P EXT. REL. ------2338 W. LYNDALE CHICAGO IL 60647 40.00 106150. 3100. _ROBIN SNYDERMAN _____ HOUSING DIR. 1025 SHERMAN ST., EVANSTON, IL 60202 40.00 105500. 3068. KIMBERLY BOLTON ______COMM. DIR. ------54 WOODSIDE RD. _RI VERSIDE IL 60546 40.00 97775. 950. Total number of other employees paid over $50,000 ► 8 Part 11-A Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services ISe.e nane 9 of the instructions List each one !whether individuals or firms! If there are none. enter "None "1

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 ( b) Type of service ( c) Compensation JANE BLUM_E_N_F_ELDH_O_RN_S_TEIN______N_._ 60_6_1_8 3503 _SEELEY _CHICAGO IL C ONSULTANT 73019. LAUREL BAULT ------654 BLUFF CITY BLVD. ELGIN IL 60120 C ONSULTANT 50326. ------

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Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services ► 0 Part 11-I3 Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services (List each contractor who performed services other than professional services, whether individuals or firms If there are none, enter 'None' See page 2 of the instructions )

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service I (c) Compensation

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Total number of other contractors receiving over $50,000 for other services ► 0

723101/12-27-07 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 and Form 990-EZ. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2007 10 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETR02 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849 Page 2 Paa'E ^1 Statements About Activities (see page 2 of the instructions) Yes No

1 During the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum9 It 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid or incurred in connection with the amounts on line Part VI-A, or lobbying activities ► $ $ (Must equal 38, line i of Part VI-B 1 X Organizations that made an election under section 501 (h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A Other organizations checking 'Yes' must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities 2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with any substantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with any taxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majority owner, or principal beneficiary? (If the answer to any question is "Yes," attach a detailed statement explaining the transactions.) a Sale, exchange, or leasing of property? 2a X b Lending of money or other extension of credit? 2b X c Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities? 2c X d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses if more than $1,000)? SEE PART V-A, FORM 990 2d X e Transfer of any part of its income or assets? 2e X 3 a Did the organization make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc 9 (If "Yes, attach an explanation of how the organization determines that recipients qualify to receive payments ) 3a X b Did the organization have a section 403(b) annuity plan for its employees? 3b X c Did the organization receive or hold an easement for conservation purposes, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas or historic structures If -Yes," attach a detailed statement 3c X d Did the organization provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services 3d X 4 a Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If 'Yes,' complete lines 4b through 4g If *No,' complete lines 4f and 4g 4a X b Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? N/A 4b c Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? N/A 4c d Enter the total number of donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year ► N/A e Enter the aggregate value of assets held in all donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year ► N/A t Enter the total number of separate funds or accounts owned at the end of the year (excluding donor advised funds included on line 4d) where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts ► 0 g Enter the aggregate value of assets in all funds or accounts included on line 4f at the end of the tax year ► 0

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2007

723111 12-27-07 11 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETRO2 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849 Page 3

Part 11l Reason for Non - Private Foundation Status (See pages 4 through 8 of the instructions)

I certify that the organization is not a private foundation because it is (Please check only ONE applicable box ) 5 A church, convention of churches , or association of churches Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i) 6 A school section 170(b )( 1)(A)(n) (Also complete Part V ) 7 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(ni) 8 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(v) 9 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital Section 170( b)(1)(A)(m) Enter the hospital's name, city, and state ► 10 O An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A ) 11a O An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A ) 11b A community trust Section 170(b)(1)(A)( vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A ) 12 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions , membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its charitable , etc , functions - subject to certain exceptions , and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

13 An organization that is not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers ) and otherwise meets the requirements of section 509(a )(3) Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization 0 Type I 0 Type II = Type Ill-Functionally Integrated Type III-Other

Provide the following Information about the supported organizations . (See page 8 of the instructions ) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Name(s) of supported organization (s) Employer Type of organization Is the supported Amount of Identification ( described in lines organization listed In support number (EIN) 5 through 12 above the supporting or IRC section) organization's governing documents?

Yes No

►

14 0 An organization organized and operated to test for public safety Section 509(a)(4) (See page 8 of the instructions ) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

723121 12-27-07 12 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETR02 Schedule A ( Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382 849 Page 4 PWt IVA Support Schedule (Complete only if you checked a box on line 10, 11 , or 12.) Use cash method of accounting. Note : You may use the worksheet in the instructions for converting from the accrual to the cash method of accounting. Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ► ( a) 2006 ( b) 2005 (c) 2004 ( d) 2003 (e) Total 15 Gifts , grants , and contnbutions received include unusual eeone28 2659368. 3732544. 4311738. 4062387. 14766037. 16 Membershi p fees received 17 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed , or furnishing of facilities in any activity that is related to the organization's charitable , etc , purpose 18 Gross income from interest , dividends , amounts received from payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5 ) rents , royalties , income from similar sources , and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes ) from businesses 1 75eorganization after Junei30 424283. 497503. 153215. 124258. 1199259. 19 Net income9from unrelated business activities not included in line 18 20 Tax revenues levied for the organization 's benefit and either paid to it or expended on its behalf 21 The value of services or facilities furnished to the organization by a governmental unit without charge Do not include the value of services or facilities generally furnished to the public without charge 22 Other income Attach a schedule Do not include gain or (loss) from sale of capital assets 23 Total of lines 15 through 22 3083651. 4230047. 4464953. 4186645. 15965296. 24 Line 23 minus line 17 3083651. 4230047. 4464953. 4186645. 15965296. 25 Enter 1 % of line 23 30837. 42300. 44650. 41866. 26 Organizations described on lines 1 0 or 11: a Enter 2% of amount in column (e), line 24 ► 26a 319306. b Prepare a list for your records to show the name of and amount contributed by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) whose total gifts for 2003 through 2006 exceeded the amount shown in line 26a 2 6 9 7 8 5 8 . Do not file this list with your return . Enter the total of all these excess amounts ► 26b c Total support for section 509 (a)(1) test Enter line 24, column (e) ► 26c 15 965296. d Add Amounts from column (e) for lines 18 1199259. 19 3897117. 22 26b 2697858. ► 26d 068179. eI Public support ( line 26c minus line 26d total ) ► 26e 12 Public s u pp ort p ercenta g e ( line He ( numerator) divided by line 26c ( denominator )) ► 261 75.5901% 27 Organizations described on line 12 : a For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a "disqualified person' prepare a list for your records to show the name of, and total amounts received in each year from, each 'disqualified person ' Do not file this list with your return . Enter the sum of such amounts for each year N/A (2006) (2005) (2004) (2003) b For any amount included in line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified persons'), prepare a list for your records to show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2) $5,000 (Include in the list organizations described in lines 5 through 11 b, as well as individuals ) Do not file this list with your return . After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2), enter the sum of these differences (the excess amounts) for each year N/A (2006) (2005) (2004) (2003) c Add Amounts from column (e) for lines 15 16 17 20 21 ► 27c N/A d Add Line 27a total and line 27b total ► 27d N/A e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total) ► 27e N/A N/A t Total support for section 509(a)(2) test Enter amount on line 23, column (e) ► 27f N/A % g Public support percentage ( line 27e ( numerator ) divided by line 27f (denominator)) ► 27g h Investment Income oercentaoe (line 18. column (o ) (numerator) divided by line 27f tdenomin ► 27h N/A % 28 Unusual Grants : For an organization described in line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 2003 through 2006 , prepare a list for your records to show, for each year , the name of the contributor , the date and amount of the grant , and a brief description of the nature of the grant Do not file this list with your return. Do not include these grants in line 15 723131 12.27-07 NONE Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 13 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETR02 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36 -2382849 Page 5 pan v/ Private School Questionnaire ( See page 9 of the instructions) N/A (To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV)

29 Does the organization have a racial nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws , other governing instrument , or in a resolution of its governing body? 29 30 Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions , programs, and scholarships? 30 31 Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during the period of solicitation for students , or during the registration period 0 it has no solicitation program , in a way that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? 31 If "Yes; please describe , it No, please explain ( If you need more space , attach a separate statement )

32 Does the organization maintain the following a Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty , and administrative staffs 32a b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory basis? 32b c Copies of all catalogues , brochures , announcements , and other written communications to the public dealing with student admissions , programs, and scholarships? 32c d Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? 32d If you answered "No'to any of the above , please explain ( If you need more space , attach a separate statement )

33 Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to a Students ' rights or privileges? 33a b Admissions policies? 33b c Employment of faculty or administrative staff? 33c d Scholarships or other financial assistance? 33d e Educational policies2 33e t Use of facilities? 3311 g Athletic programs? 33 h Other extracurricular activities? 33h If you answered 'Yes ' to any of the above, please explain (If you need more space , attach a separate statement )

34 a Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? 34a b Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? 34b If you answered 'Yes' to either 34a or b, please explain using an attached statement 35 Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4 01 through 4 05 of Rev Proc 75-50, 1975-2 C B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? It 'No,' attach an explanation 35 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2007

723141 12-27-07 14 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETRO2 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849 Page 6 Park VI-A Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See page 11 of the instructions) N/A (To be completed ONLY by an eligible organization that filed Form 5768) r-^ n Check ► a LJ It the org anization belon g s to an amnateU g rou p Check b L_-1 IT oU cnecxea -a- an0 llmnea comrol p rovisions a pply (a) (b) Limits on Lobbying Expenditures Affiliated group To be completed for all (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred totals electing organizations N/A 36 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) 36 37 Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 37 38 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37) 38 39 Other exempt purpose expenditures 39 40 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39) 40 41 Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table - If the amount on line 40 Is - The lobbying nontaxable amount Is - Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 40 Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 41 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000 42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41) 42 43 Subtract line 42 from line 36 Enter -0- if line 42 is more than line 36 43 44 Subtract line 41 from line 38 Enter -0- if line 41 is more than line 38 44

Caution : If there is an amount on either line 43 or line 44, you must file Form 4720.

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below See the instructions for lines 45 through 50 on page 13 of the instructions )

Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period N/A Calendar year ( or (a) (b) (c ) ( d) (e) 2004 Total fiscal year beginning In) ► 2007 2006 2005 45 Lobbying nontaxable amount 0 46 Lobbying ceiling amount ( 150% of line 45(e )) 0 47 Total lobbying expenditures 0 48 Grassroots nontaxable amount 0 49 Grassroots ceiling amount ( 150% of line 48(e)) 0 50 Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 Part VM-B Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities (For reporting only by organizations that did not complete Part VI-A) (See page 14 of the instructions N/A During the year, did the organization attempt to influence national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to Yes No Amount influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of a Volunteers b Paid staff or management (Include compensation in expenses reported on lines c through h.) c Media advertisements d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public e Publications, or published or broadcast statements f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any other means I Total lobbying expenditures (Add lines c through h.) 0 If'Yes'to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities 723151 12-27-07 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 15 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETRO2 Schedule A ( Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382 849 Page 7 Part VII Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations (See page 14 of the instructions) 51 Did the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations? a Transfers from the reporting organization to a nonchantable exempt organization of Yes No (I) Cash 51a(i) X (ii) Other assets a(il) X b Other transactions (i) Sales or exchanges of assets with a nonchardable exempt organization b(l) X (ii) Purchases of assets from a nonchantable exempt organization b(II) X (iii) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets b(ill) X (iv) Reimbursement arrangements b(Iv) X (v) Loans or loan guarantees b(v) X (vi) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations b(vi) X c Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees c X d If the answer to any of the above is 'Yes, complete the following schedule Column (b) should always show the fair market value of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting organization If the organization received less than fair market value in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received N/A (a) (b) (c) (d) Line no Amount involved Name of nonchantable exempt organization Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

52 a Is the organization directly or indirectly affiliated with , or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations described in section 501 (c) of the LX Code ( other than section 501 (c)(3 )) or in section 527 ► Yes No

16 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETRO2 2007 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION REPORT FORM 990 PAGE 2 990

Accumulated Current Current Year Asset Date UneN. Unadjusted Bus % Reduction In Basis For No Description Acquired Method Life Cost Or Basis Excl Basis Depreciation Depreciation Sec 179 Deduction

1 OFFICE EQUIPMENT L 5.00 16 398935. 398935. 292375. 27217.

2 RN URE AND FIXTURE L 7.00 16 144335. 144335. 120076. 6449.

3 EASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS SL 8.00 16 15654. 15654. 15656. 0. * TOTAL 990 PAGE 2 PR 558924. 0. 558924. 428107. 0. 33666.

728102 04-27-07 (D) - Asset disposed " ITC, Section 179, Salvage, Bonus, Commercial Revitalization Deduction, GO Zone 20 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849

FORM 990 GAIN (LOSS) FROM PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES STATEMENT 1

GROSS COST OR EXPENSE NET GAIN DESCRIPTION SALES PRICE OTHER BASIS OF SALE OR (LOSS)

EQUITY INVESTMENTS HELD BY MESIROW FINANCIAL 2523950. 2425038. 0. 98912.

TO FORM 990, PART I, LINE 8 2523950. 2425038. 0. 98912.

FORM 990 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES STATEMENT 2

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 529333.

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART I, LINE 20 529333.

FORM 990 OTHER INVESTMENTS STATEMENT 3

VALUATION DESCRIPTION METHOD AMOUNT

INVESTMENTS MARKET VALUE 9250904.

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 56, COLUMN B 9250904.

FORM 990 DEPRECIATION OF ASSETS NOT HELD FOR INVESTMENT STATEMENT 4

COST OR ACCUMULATED DESCRIPTION OTHER BASIS DEPRECIATION BOOK VALUE

OFFICE EQUIPMENT 398935. 319592. 79343. FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 144335. 126525. 17810. LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS 15654. 15656. -2.

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART IV, LN 57 558924. 461773. 97151.

21 STATEMENT(S) 1, 2, 3, 4 15590818 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05065 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETRO2 Form 8868 (Rev 4-2008) _ Page 2

• If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part II and check this box ► 0 -Note. Only complete Part II if you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868. • If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, complete only Part I (on page 1). part U Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension of Time. You must fi le original and one copy. Name of Exempt Organization Employer identification number Type or print METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849 - File by the Number, street , and room or suite no . If a P.O. box, see instructions . For IRS use onlyy due date for 5 E. WASH INGTON ST., NO. 1600 filing the return see City , town or post office , state, and ZIP code For a foreign address , see instructions. instructions C HICAGO, IL 60602 Check type of return to be filed (File a separate application for each return): OX Form 990 Form 990-EZ Form 990-T (sec. 401(a) or 408(a) trust) Form 1041-A Form 5227 Form 8870 Form 990-BL Form 990-PF Form 990-T (trust other than above) Form 4720 Form 6069

STOP! Do not complete Part II if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868. BARRETT • The books are in the care of ► MARYSUE (312) 922-5616 Telephone No. ► FAX No. ► • If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States , check this box ► • If this is for a Group Return , enter the organization 's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) . If this is for the whole group , check this list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for. box ► EJ . If it is for part of the group, check this box ► and attach a 4 I request an additional 3-month extension of time until NOVEMBER 15, 2008 . 5 For calendar year 2 0 0 7 , or other tax year beginning , and ending 6 If this tax year is for less than 12 months , check reason : 0 Initial return 0 Final return Change in accounting period 7 State in detail why you need the extension INFORMATION FROM A THIRD PARTY NECESSARY TO FILE A COM PLETE AND ACCURATE RETURN IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. 8a If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069 , enter the tentative tax, less any See instructions. b If this application is for Form 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit and any amount paid with Form c Balance Due. Subtract line 8b from line 8a. Include your payment with this form, or, if required, deposit with FTD N/A Signature and Verification Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, andpomplgie, and that I am authorized to prepare this form ► CPA 2/ /&0 f Form 8868 ( Rev 4-2008)

WEISS, SUGAR, DVORAK & DUSEK, LTD.

20 N. WACKER DR., SUITE 2250 7231132 04-16-08 CHICAGO, IL 60606 o Form .8868 Application for Extension of Time To File an (Rev. April 2008) Exempt Organization Return OMB No. 1545-1709 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ► File a for each return.

• If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension , complete only Part I and check this box ► E • If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part II (on page 2 of this form). Do not complete Part II unless you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.

Part 1 Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time. Only submit onginal (no copies needed).

A corporation required to file Form 990-T and requesting an automatic 6-month extension - check this box and complete Part I only ► 0 All other corporations (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICs, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns. Electronic Filing (e -file). Generally, you can electronically file Form 8868 if you want a 3-month automatic extension of time to file one of the returns noted below (6 months for a corporation required to file Form 990-T). However, you cannot file Form 8868 electronically if (1) you want the additional (not automatic) 3-month extension or (2) you file Forms 990-BL, 6069, or 8870, group returns, or a composite or consolidated Form 990-T. Instead, you must submit the fully completed and signed page 2 (Part II) of Form 8868. For more details on the electronic filing of this form, visit www.irs ov/efile and click on e-file for Charities & Nonprofits Type or Name of Exempt Organization Employer identification number print METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL 36-2382849 File by the due date for Number, street , and room or suite no . If a P.O. box, see instructions. filing your 2 5 E. WASHINGTON ST., NO. 1600 return See Instructions City, town or post office , state, and ZIP code . For a foreign address , see instructions. CHICAGO, IL 60602

Check type of return to be filed (file a separate application for each return):

Form 990 0 Form 990-T (corporation ) Form 4720 Form 990-BL Form 990-T (sec . 401(a) or 408 (a) trust) 0 Form 5227 Form 990-EZ Form 990-T (trust other than above) Form 6069 Form 990-PF Form 1041-A Form 8870

• The books are in the care of ► MARYSUE BARRETT 312 ) 922-5616 Telephone No ► ( FAX No. ► • If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States , check this box ► 0 • If this is for a Group Return , enter the organization 's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) . If this is for the whole group , check this box ► 0 . If It is for part of the group , check this box ► 0 and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension will cover.

1 I request an automatic 3-month (6-months for a corporation required to file Form 990 -T) extension of time until AUGUST 15, 2008 , to file the exempt organization return for the organization named above. The extension is for the organization 's return for: 0 0 7 ► 0 calendar year 2 or ► Q tax year beginning , and ending

2 If this tax year is for less than 12 months , check reason : 0 Initial return Final return Change in accounting period

3a If this application is for Form 990 -BL, 990• PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069 , enter the tentative tax, less any nonrefundable credits . See i nstructions. b If this application is for Form 990-PF or 990•T, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit c Balance Due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a. Include your payment with this form, or, if required, deposit with FTD coupon or, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). $ N/A

Caution . If you are going to make an electronic fund withdrawal with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO for payment instructions.

LHA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see Instructions . Form 8868 (Rev. 4-2008)

723831 04-16-08 23 15300512 747703 RRMETROP889 2007.05060 METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNC RRMETRO2 BOARD OF GOVERNORS 12/31/07- Executive Committee

Chair Lee M Mitchell Members: Bernard Loyd Vice Chair King Harris Mary K Ludgin George A. Ranney, Jr. James E. Mann Co-Vice Chair Development Sidney R. Dillard Thomas H. Morsch John S. Gates, Jr. Priscilla (Pam) A. Walter Secretary Valerie B. Jarrett Paula Wolff Treasurer Jeff E. Smith General Counsel John M. McDonough Past Chair John A. Buck President MarySue Barrett

Rolando R Acosta David E. Baker Todd C. Brown Attorney at Law Vice President of External Affairs Vice Chairman Acosta, Kruse & Zemenides, LLC Illinois Institute of Technology ShoreBank 6336 N. Cicero Avenue 10 W. 33rd St. Rm. 223 7054 S. Jeffery Blvd. Chicago, IL 60646 Chicago, IL 60616-3730 Chicago , IL 60649-2046 Phone- (773) 685-7800 Phone: (312) 567-3561 Phone : (773) 420-4709 Fax: (773) 685-7844 Fax: (312) 567-3004 Fax: (773) 753-5699 Email- [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Antoinette Monroe (Toni) LaTonia Rush (773) 420-4922; 312-567-3560; [email protected] latonia_rush@sbk com

Diane M. Aigotti MarySue Barrett John A. Buck Treasurer President Chairman & CEO Aon Corporation Metropolitan Planning Council The John Buck Company 200 E. Randolph St. 4th Fl. 25 E. Washington St. Ste. 1600 1 N Wacker Dr. Ste. 2400 Chicago, IL 60601-6436 Chicago, IL 60602-1810 Chicago, IL 60606-2807 Phone: (312) 381-3230 Phone: (312) 863-6001 Phone: (312) 441-4138 Fax: (312) 381-6060 Fax: (312) 922-5619 Fax: (312) 627-7570 Email- [email protected] Email- [email protected] Email: [email protected] JoAnn Goshen (312) 381-3230; Sherri Davis (312) 441-4138; [email protected] sdavis@tjbc com

John W. Baird Gail K. Boudreaux Karen S. Butler Chairman Executive Vice President of External Senior Development Director Baird & Warner, Inc Operations General Growth Properties, Inc. 120 S. Lasalle St. Ste. 2000 BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois 110 N. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60603-3594 300 E Randolph St Chicago, IL 60606-1511 Phone: (312) 857-9601 Chicago, IL 60601-5014 Phone- (312) 960-6349 Fax: (312) 857-9634 Phone: (312) 653-8330 Fax, (312) 960-2725 Email: john.baird@bairdwarner com Fax: (312) 819-1220 Email: [email protected] Maryann Gogola (312) 857-9602; Email: gail_boudreaux@bcbsil com Marisol Torres (312) 960-2980, maryann [email protected] Mary Adams (312) 653-8330, Marisol.torres@ggp com adamsm@bcbsil com Paul C. Carlisle Douglas Crocker, II Sidney R. Dillard Senior VP, Market Manager DC Partners LLC Senior Vice President Corporate Chase 71 S. Wacker Dr. Ste. 3400 Finance Chase Tower (35) Chicago, IL 60606-4637 Loop Capital Markets 10 S. Dearborn St., Mail Suite Phone: (312) 377-8285 200 W. Jackson Blvd. Ste 1600 IL1-1209 Fax- (312) 377-8243 Chicago, IL 60606-6932 Chicago, IL 60603 Email: dcrocker@kgredding com Phone: (312) 356-5008 Phone: (312) 732-6427 Paul Tarantino (312) 377-8286; Fax: (312) 913-4928 Fax: (312) 732-6703 ptarantino@kgredding com Email: [email protected] Email- paul.c [email protected] Pamela Terrell pamela j terrell @chase.com, 312-661-5995

Gery J. Chico Lester Crown Katherine A. Donofrio Partner Chairman VP, Strategic Planning Chico & Nunes LLP Henry Crown & Company Integrys Energy Group, Inc 333 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 1650 222 North LaSalle St., Suite 2000 130 E Randolph 22nd Fl. Chicago, IL 60606 Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (312) 463-1000 Ext 5660 Phone: (312) 236-6300 Phone: (312) 240-4262 Fax: (312) 463-1001 Fax: (312) 899-5039 Fax: (312) 240-3691 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Caryn Berman (312) 463-1000 ext Beverly Smith (312) 236-6300 ext. Wendy Uphues (312) 240-4805; 5666; [email protected] 4949 w.uphues@pecorp com

Vincent Cordero Peter Debreceny Ann M. Drake Vice President and General Manager 1608 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 812 CEO Univision Television Group Chicago, IL 60647 DSC Logistics, Inc. 541 N Fairbanks Ct # 11 Phone- (773) 938-5292 1750 S. Wolf Rd. Chicago, IL 60611 Fax: Des Plaines, IL 60018-1924 Phone: (312) 296-8977 Email. [email protected] Phone: (847) 635-4470 Fax: (312) 494-6496 Fax: (847) 390-9609 Email. [email protected] Email: adrake@dsclogistics corn Brenda Garcia (312) 494-2767; Kate Vincek blgarcia@univision net [email protected]

Timothy S. Crane Jon B. DeVries Robert V. Fitzsimmons President Principal, National Director-Strategic Partner Harris Bankcorp, Inc. Development Mayer Brown LLP 111 W. Monroe St. - 3E URS Corporation 71 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60603 100 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 500 Chicago , IL 60606-4637 Phone: (312) 461-7073 Chicago, IL 60606-4002 Phone : (312) 701-7150 Fax: (312) 461-5454 Phone: (312) 596-6734 Fax: (312 ) 701-7711 Email: tim crane@harrisbank com Fax: (312) 939-4198 Email: Connie Jackson Email: [email protected] [email protected] Ivrea Vinson 312-281-3269, Ivette Williams (312) 701-7457; [email protected] iwilliams @mayerbrownrowe com (M-W) James C. Franczek, Jr Jacques N Gordon, Ph D. David K. Hill Partner International Director, Investment Chairman & CEO Franczek Sullivan P.C Research Kimball Hill Homes 300 S Wacker Dr. Ste. 3400 Jones Lang LaSalle 5999 New Wilke Rd Ste 504 Chicago, IL 60606-6763 200 E. Randolph St. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-4505 Phone- (312) 786-6110 Chicago, IL 60601-6436 Phone: (847) 709-7940 Fax (312) 786-9192 Phone: (312) 228-2760 Fax: Email: [email protected] Fax: (312) 601-1250 Email: [email protected] Mary Prenta (312) 786-6111; Email: jacques.gordon@lasalle com Eileen Connelly (847) 709-7941; mep@franczek com Mary Burke (312) 228-2369; emconnelly@khhcorp com mary burke@lasalle com

Dennis J . Gannon Joseph A. Gregoire Julie M. Howard President President & CEO, Illinois Banking President & Chief Operating Officer Chicago Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO National City Bank Navigant Consulting, Inc 130 E. Randolph St. Ste. 2600 1 N. Franklin St. Ste. 3600 615 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago , IL 60601-6306 Locator C-L01-C1 Chicago, IL 60611-2713 Phone : (312) 222-1000 Chicago, IL 60606-3493 Phone: (312) 573-5633 Fax: (312 ) 565-6769 Phone: (312) 384-4660 Fax: (312) 573-5684 Email. Fax: (312) 338-5253 Email: MaryBeth Doyle Email: jhoward@navigantconsulting com joseph.gregoire@nationalcity com Linda Jackson Dani (312) 338-2220; Ijackson@navigantconsulting com [email protected]

John S. Gates, Jr. M. Hill Hammock Lawrence Howe Chairman & CEO Chief Administrative Officer/COO c/o the Chicago Community Trust PortaeCo LLC Chicago Public Schools 111 E. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1400 1 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2323 125 S. Clark St., 16th Floor Chicago, IL 60601-4501 Chicago, IL 60606 Chicago, IL 60603-5200 Phone: (312) 565-2135 Phone (312) 578-1600 Phone: (773) 553-1522 Fax: (312) 616-7955 Fax: (312) 977-0074 Fax: (773) 553-1471 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: hhammock@cps k12.il us Marcie Stockman (312) 616-7955 ext Paula Gray (312) 578-1600, Rosa Pinto (773) 553-1512; 142 [email protected] [email protected] il.us

Linda Goodman King Harris Jerry S. James Principal Chairman President Goodman Williams Group Harris Holdings Inc Edward R. James Partners, LLC 325 W. Huron St. Ste. 306 200 S. Wacker Dr. Ste. 3900 2550 Waukegan Rd. Ste. 220 Chicago, IL 60610-3641 Chicago, IL 60606-5820 Glenview, IL 60025-1777 Phone: (312) 755-3003 Phone: (312) 831-4131 Phone- (847) 724-8200 Ext 222 Fax: (312) 755-3009 Fax: (312) 382-0722 Fax: (847) 724-8155 Email: Email- [email protected] Email. [email protected] goodman@ goodmanwilliamsgroup co Maureen Daly (312) 831-4137; Jordan m mdaly@hhicap com Valerie Q Jarrett James E Mann Michael Moore CEO Executive Director Managing Director, Head of Chicago The Habitat Company Illinois Clean Energy Community Capital Markets 350 W. Hubbard St Ste 500 Foundation Lehman Brothers Chicago, IL 60610-6939 2 N. Lasalle St. Ste. 950 190 S. LaSalle St. Ste. 2600 Phone: (312) 527-5400 Ext 7471 Chicago, IL 60602-4041 Chicago, IL 60603-3410 Fax. (312) 527-7440 Phone: (312) 372-5191 Ext 23 Phone: (312) 609-8169 Email: [email protected] Fax: (312) 372-5190 Fax: (312) 609-8017 Kathy Branch (312) 595-3255, Email: [email protected] Email: michael [email protected] [email protected] Kelly O'Grady (312) 609-8236, kogrady@lehman com

Aron D. Levine John M. McDonough Thomas H. Morsch, Jr. Regional Executive-Midwest Partner Senior Vice President Commerical Real Estate Sidley Austin LLP Marsh, Inc. Bank of America 1 S. Dearborn, 51st Floor 500 W. Monroe St. 231 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603-2300 Chicago, IL 60661-3671 IL1-231-12-15 Phone: (312) 853-7483 Phone: (312) 627-6352 Chicago, IL 60604-1426 Fax: (312) 853-7036 Fax: (312) 627-6583 Phone: (312) 828-2470 Email: [email protected] Email: thomas [email protected] Fax: (312) 828-2507 Mary Lou Anderson (312) 853-7392 Email: [email protected] Lilia Alcantar-Blanco Iilia. [email protected] om

Bernard Loyd Joyce E. Mims J. Stanley Pepper President 9691 Community Hall Road Corporate Manager/Principal Urban Juncture, Inc P.O. Box 559 Green Products 4245 S. King Dr. Union Pier, MI 49129-0559 Pepper Consulting Services Chicago, IL 60653-2620 Phone: 465 Tower Rd. Phone: (773) 285-5000 Fax: Barrington, IL 60010-4157 Fax: (773) 285-5004 Email. [email protected] Phone. (312) 274-5027 Email- [email protected] Bonnie Fax: (312) 640-7051 Email: spepper@prcservices com

Mary K. Ludgin Lee M . Mitchell Stephen M. Porras Managing Director, Investment Managing Partner Vice President - Acquisitions, Research Thoma Cressey Bravo, Inc Affordable Housing Heitman Sears Tower Related Midwest 191 N. Wacker Dr. Ste. 2500 233 S . Wacker Dr. 92nd Fl 350 W. Hubbard St. Ste. 300 Chicago, IL 60606-1615 Chicago , IL 60606-6306 Chicago, IL 60610-6901 Phone: (312) 541-6761 Phone : (312) 777-4450 Phone: (312) 832-2293 Fax: (312) 541-6730 Fax: (312 ) 777-4445 Fax: (312) 595-1898 Email: [email protected] Email: Imitchell@tcb com Email- [email protected] Cynthia Coleman (312) 425-0677, Beth Paul (312) 777-4455; cynthia coleman@heitman com bpaul @ tcb com Quintin E. Primo, III Maria N. Saldana James P Stirling Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Managing Director of U.S. Investment Senior Vice President Capri Capital Advisors LLC Banking UBS 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Ste 3430 Popular Securities UBS Tower Chicago, IL 60610-3211 120 N. Lasalle St. Ste 1110 One N Wacker Drive, #2500 Phone: (312) 573-5300 Chicago, IL 60602-2425 Chicago, IL 60606 Fax. (312) 573-5270 Phone: (312) 551-0127 Phone: (312) 525-4537 Email: [email protected] Fax: Fax- (312) 525-4678 Kelly Glascott (312) 546-5725, Email: [email protected] Email- [email protected] kglascott@capricapital com Adriana Vargas [email protected] Gwendolyne Claybourne (312) 525-4879; gwendolyne.claybourne@ubs com

George A Ranney, Jr. Jean E. Sheridan Mary White Vasys President & CEO Exec. Vice President, Corp. & President Chicago Metropolis 2020 Institutional Svcs. Vasys Consulting Ltd 30 W. Monroe St 18th Fl. Northern Trust 30 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1603 Chicago, IL 60603-2495 50 S. Lasalle St. 8th Fl. Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 332-8181 Chicago, IL 60603-1006 Phone: (312) 641-5109 Fax: (312) 332-2626 Phone: (312) 444-7666 Fax: (312) 641-5101 Email: [email protected] Fax: (312) 557-3590 Email: Christi (312) 332-8182; Email: [email protected] [email protected] Christi [email protected] Pat Zapata (312) 444-7383; [email protected]

Kevin C. Richardson Jeff E. Smith Priscilla A. Walter President Partner Partner Heartland Solutions Group Ernst & Young LLP Drinker Biddle 8770 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite Sears Tower 191 N. Wacker Dr Ste 3700 1300 233 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606-1615 Chicago, IL 60631 Chicago, IL 60606-6306 Phone: (312) 569-1475 Phone: (773) 867-8636 Phone: (312) 879-3324 Fax: (312) 569-3475 Fax: (773) 867-8637 Fax: (312) 879-4002 Email: [email protected] Email: Email: [email protected] Barbara Dembraski (312) 569-1694; krichardson@heartlandsolutionsgroup. Kimberly Starks (312) 879-2736; [email protected] com [email protected]

Jean Rudd Martin Stern Sona Wang Principal Executive Vice President Managing Partner JR Strategies U.S. Equities Realty, LLC Ceres Venture Fund 14371 N. Alamo Canyon Dr. 20 N. Michigan Ave. Ste. 400 500 Davis St., Suite 600 Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Chicago, IL 60602-4828 Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: (219) 872-5601 Phone: (312) 456-7070 Phone: (847) 492-1111 Fax: (219) 872-5601 Fax: (312) 456-1132 Fax. (847) 864-9692 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email Jim Hurst (312) 456-7051;jhurst@usequities com Henry S. Webber Vice President, Community & Government Affairs University of Chicago 5801 S. Ellis Ave. Rm. 605 Chicago, IL 60637-5418 Phone: (773) 702-3627 Fax: (773) 834-0379 Email- [email protected] Ms. Pat Richardson (773) 702-6815; [email protected]

Paula Wolff Senior Executive Chicago Metropolis 2020 30 W. Monroe St. 18th Fl. Chicago, IL 60603-2495 Phone: (312) 332-8185 Fax: (312) 332-2626 Email: paula [email protected] Maria Veljkovic (312) 332-8157, Maria [email protected] METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL FEIN 36-2382849 FORM 990 12-31-07

PAGE 3 - PARTIII - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

A) Regional Action Agenda The Regional Action Agenda encompasses efforts by MPC to ensure the Northeastern Illinois region's equity, vitality, sustainability, and livability by 1) implementing programs that address key public policy issues and provide models for regional problem solving, including implementing sensible growth policies, linking transportation investment with land use planning, bridging the jobs/housing mismatch, restructuring education funding and the tax system, and providing direct technical assistance to communities to implement sensible growth best practices and policies; 2) creating working partnerships among leaders throughout the region and building the capacity of the Council and other organizations as resources for policy research, analysis and change; and 3) promoting recognition of regional issues and the need for regional cooperation in their solution.

B) Public Housing Program Through its public housing program, MPC is working to promote the success of the Chicago Housing Authority's (CHA) Plan for Transformation by: 1) keeping the public and the participants apprised of this massive undertaking by hosting quarterly forums for constructive discourse among CHA staff, developers, professionals, housing advocates and residents and by publishing periodic updates on the Plan's progress; 2) assisting the private developers of the CHA's new mixed-income housing; 3) utilizing Employer- Assisted Housing as a tool to support the CHA's Plan; and 4) identifying a means to, and advocating for, greater coordination and accountability of public housing authorities across the state.

C) General Programs and Operations MPC's Urban Development Program focuses on redevelopment of mature areas of the region and includes: 1) advocating for well designed, well placed density in Chicago's neighborhoods; 2) applying MPC's principles to high profile redevelopment projects around the region; and 3) disseminating lessons learned from Chicago's zoning re-write process through an MPC Issue Brief.