Finding a solution begins with understanding the problem

We partner with government, private, and nonprofit groups to research, listen, collaborate, design and solve challenges so neighborhoods work better.

Core Capabilities

Our bottom-up, data-informed approach to problems produces evidence-based solutions:

  • Analysis
    We’re known for rigorous, interdisciplinary analysis of urban and regional problems, both quantitative and qualitative.

  • Engagement & Empowerment
    Our staff collaborates with local partners and government leaders, empowering them to improve communities both independently and alongside public institutions.

  • Innovation
    We deliver data-informed policy, financial, and technological solutions, leveraging cutting-edge tools and insights to drive impactful change.

  • Community Collaboration
    We partner with you to recognize gaps in service and devise innovative strategies to address challenges we discover jointly.

We’re proud to be known for building sophisticated data tools, developing online resources to make findings usable, and creating common-sense approaches to planning and sustainable development.

Want to learn more?

The CNT Overview document summarizes our work areas and skills.

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Partnering with CNT

Our expertise in urban sustainability has been commissioned by governments, advocates, policy makers, and community groups. Our capabilities include urban planning, sustainability strategies, policy, spatial analysis, GSI, transportation infrastructure, impact metrics and indicators, web tool design, and community outreach.

For information on working with CNT as a client, investor or philanthropic partner, please contact one of our team leaders:

Nina Idemudia
Chief Executive Officer
nidemudia@cnt.org

Miram Savad
Chief Strategy and Program Officer
msavad@cnt.org

Jen McGraw
Managing Director, Transportation
jen@cnt.org

Justin Romeo
Managing Director, Urban Analytics
jromeo@cnt.org

Shavion Scott
Managing Director, Urban Resilience
sscott@cnt.org