Future Leaders in Planning

A free five-day summer program from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning that introduces high school students from Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties to urban and regional planning. Sessions at the agency's downtown Chicago office run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cover accessibility, climate planning, GIS, transportation funding and careers, ending with a final project open house. Meals, materials and public transit to sessions are included.

Offered by Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Summer Program for high school students in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Policy, Environment, Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Chicago, Illinois.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Future Leaders in Planning

When is the Future Leaders in Planning deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Future Leaders in Planning free?

Yes. Future Leaders in Planning is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Future Leaders in Planning?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Chicago, Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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