Roadmap Lays Out Goals and Metrics for Environmental Stewardship and Economic Development in Coming Years

Mayor Additionally Announces Chicago Broadband Initiative as Technology Sector Continues to Grow and Extend Leadership in United States

City Will Completely Remake its Digital Infrastructure, Providing Access to Underserved Areas, Free Access in Public Spaces, and Affordable Access for the Business Community

By Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Tighter spending controls, reforms, and improved revenues help reduce projected 2013 deficit by almost 20 percent; Results in smallest gap since 2008 recession

Additionally, Park District Secures Funding to Build New Park on Nearby Site of Long-Vacant Former Asphalt Factory

Events and Festivals Achieved an Increase in Attendance and Revenue

Visit Included Signing a Memorandum of Understanding and a Ceremonial Unveiling of a Gift to Chicago, Highlighting the Two Cities Growing Relationship

“Service Tracker” Helps Public Track Progress of Service Requests to Completion; System Accepts Photos, Helps the Development of Applications, and Will Take Text Messages