The Future of Chicagoland: Quantum Tech, Data Centers, Transit & Regional Growth-Kyle Schulz (CMAP)

Описание: What does the next decade look like for Chicago and the Chicagoland region?

How do quantum technology, data centers, transportation infrastructure, immigration, and major development decisions shape our future?

In one of the smartest and most forward-looking episodes of The Chicagoland Guide, host Aaron Masliansky sits down with Kyle T. Schulz, Deputy of Strategic Advancement at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP).

This conversation is packed with insights about the true competitive advantages of Chicagoland — and the challenges that will define the next 10–20 years.

Aaron and Kyle originally met at the CAR Global Council, and in this interview they dig deep into the forces that shape the region:

🔍 In this episode we cover:
-Why Chicagoland is still one of the most economically diverse and resilient regions in the U.S.
-How Chicago is positioning itself as a global quantum technology hub
-The explosion of data centers — and what residents don’t know about their impact
-Chicago’s unique position as the nation’s transportation and logistics hub
-Climate resilience, zoning modernization, and land-use challenges
-The Chicago Bears (Chicago vs. Arlington Heights vs. new development possibilities)
-Immigration patterns, demographic shifts, and regional labor markets
-What CMAP is seeing on the ground — and what people misunderstand about the Chicago region
-The decisions that will define Chicagoland’s future between now and 2035

If you care about where Chicagoland is heading, this conversation is essential listening.

🙌 About the Guest

Kyle T. Schulz
Deputy of Strategic Advancement
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Website: https://www.cmap.illinois.gov
LinkedIn:   / chicago-metropolitan-agency-for-planning  

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