Project Resources

See the latest findings, resources, partner news and the like as it relates to the Calumet Collaborative and its initiatives.

Calumet Collaborative:
Calumet Collaborative Fact Sheet

Brownfield Redevelopment:
The Future of Brownfields Collaboration between Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Institute of Design (ID) and Calumet Collaborative has produced the following: 
Calumet National Heritage Area Initiative:
Calumet Heritage Area Fact Sheet
Calumet Heritage Area Managment Plan
Calumet Heritage Area Brand Toolkit
Calumet Heritage Partnership Feasibility Study
​Creating a Calumet National Heritage Area Video
Calumet National Heritage Area Initiative Video

Conservation Strategies:
The Calumet Land Acquisition & Habitat Restoration Plan and Summary Factsheets:
Wayfinding & Placemaking:
Calumet Heritage Area Identity & Brand Report
​Lakota Group Wayfinding Report
​Millennium Reserve & Greater Calumet Guidebook
NIRPC Greenways & Blueways Map

Calumet Region Findings & Resources:
Expanding perceptions of the circular economy through design: Eight capitals as innovation lenses
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Economic Impact Report
NIRPC 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan
One Region Quality of Life Indicators Report
​On To 2050 CMAP Comprehensive Regional Plan

Press Releases
Calumet Collaborative is Named One of the Top 100 Finalists for the 17th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
​19th annual Calumet Heritage Conference celebrates the Calumet’s living landscape