Calumet Collaborative
The Calumet Collaborative catalyzes innovative partnerships between Illinois and Indiana community, government, business and nonprofit stakeholders to advance a thriving Calumet region. Spanning southeast Chicago, south Cook County and northwest Indiana, the bi-state Calumet region boasts proud and diverse communities, important natural ecosystems, and a powerful industrial heritage. As the region builds on these assets toward a vibrant future for people, wildlife and businesses, the Calumet Collaborative is fostering a new level of collaboration in sustainable development.
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Focus Areas
The Calumet Collaborative is focused on Economic Opportunity to advance a world-class, inclusive economy that builds on the Calumet region’s industrial heritage, while cultivating innovation and resource efficiency; Livable Communities to support places and identify opportunities that connect people to where they live, work and play; Culture & Heritage
to celebrate the Calumet region’s proud heritage and elevate its vibrant cultural scene; and Environment to restore, protect and connect natural areas and improve the quality of land, air and water.
to celebrate the Calumet region’s proud heritage and elevate its vibrant cultural scene; and Environment to restore, protect and connect natural areas and improve the quality of land, air and water.