A report of the Balanced Growth Cabinet
Subtitle: accomplishments and future focus
Publisher: Illinois Governor's Balanced Growth Cabinet
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Springfield, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 42
Subjects: Intergovernmental fiscal relations; State-local relations; Economic policy; Illinois; Economic conditions; Appropriations and expenditures; Regional planning; Community development; Industrial policy; City planning; Local government
Other titles: Balanced Growth Cabinet; Balanced growth for a better quality of life; Illinois Tomorrow initiative
Description: The Balanced Growth Cabinet was established to investigate new solutions to problems facing Illinois communities and to ensure that existing programs that effect growth are implemented effectively.  One of the purposes of the Cabinet is to promote the "Illinois Tomorrow" initiative which pulls together a variety of state programs under a common focus:  to encourage the creation, expansion, and restoration of livable communities in Illinois.  It also promotes voluntary state/local partnerships and focuses on state programs that invest in existing communities.  The Cabinate is charged with evaluating these programs to ensure that they are being used effectively.  In addition, the Cabinet makes recommendations to the Governor for additional programs and policies that will promote balanced growth and effective planning strategies in Illinois.
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