Mission: Since 1934, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has been dedicated to shaping a more sustainable and prosperous greater Chicago region. MPC serves communities and residents by connecting the dots between regional needs, challenges, and solutions, and among the individuals and organizations with the power and capacity to guide the growth of the ever-changing Chicago metropolitan region. (Less)

Metropolitan Planning Council is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1943, and donations are tax-deductible.