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Center for Neighborhood Technology is a leader in promoting more livable and sustainable urban communities.

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Vision + Mission

History + Accomplishments

Staff

Board of Directors

Financials

Careers and Opportunities
What We Do
We make cities work better

CNT delivers innovative analysis and solutions that support community-based organizations and local governments to create neighborhoods that are equitable, sustainable, and resilient.

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“In 1978, I envisioned creating Center for Neighborhood Technology out of a belief that we needed new institutions that put communities and professionals on an equal footing.”

~ Scott Bernstein, CNT Founder
Transportation + Community Development

eTOD Webinars

Community Ownership of Affordable Housing

Parking Requirements and eTOD

Considering Affordable Housing and Social Service Delivery

New Transportation Technology

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Planning TOD

Advocating for TOD

Developing TOD

Equitable Transit-Oriented Development

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Great Lakes Water Infrastructure

Our Approach

Briefs

Case Studies

Webinars

Linking Green Stormwater Infrastructure Benefits to Community Priorities

Scaling Green Infrastructure

Financing Water Infrastructure

Water Loss & Performance Metrics

Equity, Affordability, and Clean Water: Innovative Responses to Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Challenges

Sustainable Economic Development

Cargo-Oriented Development

Urban Opportunity Agenda

Climate

Affordable, Resilient Net-Zero Homes

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Our Work

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Project Spotlight

Towards Equitable Electric Mobility
We’re joining other groups across the country to advance racial and environmental justice through equitable electric mobility.
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Publications

Recent Publications

Equity in Practice: Strengthening Transit through Community Partnerships

February 29, 2024

TCRP Research Report 237: Fare-Free Transit Evaluation Framework

December 23, 2023

An Advocate's Guide to Land Use Decisions Along the Calumet River

May 11, 2023

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Latest Posts

Starling: North Lawndale's First Transit-Oriented Multipurpose Space and Coffeehouse

November 11, 2024

Will 2025 be year for transit in northern Illinois? North DuSable Lake Shore Drive one of many projects that could benefit

November 9, 2024

Partner spotlight: JitneyEV brings tourism & technology together in Bronzeville

October 12, 2024

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Strengthening Transit Through Community Partnerships

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Who We Are

CNT delivers innovative analysis and solutions that support community-based organizations and local governments to create neighborhoods that are equitable, sustainable, and resilient.

Vision + Mission
History + Accomplishments
Staff
Board of Directors
Financials
Careers and Opportunities

What We Do

Core Capabilities

Our Impact

Transportation
Water
Sustainable Economic Development
Climate
Policy

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