Center for Neighborhood Technology
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Center for Neighborhood Technology delivers innovative analysis and solutions that support community-based organizations and local governments to create neighborhoods that are equitable, sustainable, and resilient
Could congestion pricing be in Chicago’s future? A new Scioto Analysis report puts Chicago on the shortlist, citing CNT’s AllTransit tool and the city’s 9.2 transit score. Read more: https://bit.ly/4zdpy1r
Which U.S. cities will implement congestion fees next? — Scioto Analysis
Earlier this week, Scioto Analysis released a cost-benefit analysis of New York City’s Congestion Relief Zone during its first full year of operation. We found that congestion pricing in New York ...
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Applications for the 2026 Elevated Chicago's Elevating Culture Near Transit program open on August 10 advancing equitable transit-oriented development (eTOD). Learn more and stay up to date: https://bit.ly/4q5aj6M #transit #equitabletransit #urbanplanning #development #arts #culture
Elevating Culture Near Transit RFP - Elevated Chicago
Elevating Culture Near Transit RFP Elevating Culture Near Transit RFP Elevated Chicago is launching the second round of the Elevating Culture Near Transit RFP to...
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On Aug. 12, the @chicagocta.bsky.social Board will consider proposals for its Safe Ride Specialist pilot, exploring community-centered approaches to crisis intervention and violence prevention. Learn more and submit public comment: https://bit.ly/4wTe3dR @chicagocta.bsky.social
Huge congratulations to CNT board member Katanya Raby for being selected as a 2026 Next City Vanguard! We couldn't be more thrilled to see Katanya recognized for her tireless work advancing equitable planning and development in Chicago.
Meet the 2026 Chicago Class of Next City Vanguards
More than 40 changemakers from across the country will gather in September.
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CNT CEO Nina Idemudia AICP recently joined partners from Alliance for the Great Lakes and The Morton Arboretum on WBEZ Chicago's In the Loop to discuss the work that's happening to reduce urban flooding and what comes next. Listen to the full broadcast below. https://bit.ly/4gPciJL
How can Chicago – and your backyard – become more flood-resilient?
Climate experts say flooding in Chicago is getting worse. Advocates say the fix needs to be multifaceted.
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Today’s the day! 🎶 The CNT Rent Party is happening today from 3 PM to 7 PM, and you’re invited to join us for a free, family-friendly afternoon of food, music, games, and community. RSVP here:https://bit.ly/49dflGW
Time is running out to RSVP for the CNT Rent Party! Join us Friday, June 26 from 3 PM to 7 PM for a free, family-friendly celebration. Save your spot today: https://bit.ly/49dflGW Sponsor: First Women's Bank
Our latest blog explores why trustworthy, accessible data matters, and how our emerging Data Trust & Knowledge Lab will help keep data in the hands of the communities working for a more equitable future. Read the full post at https://bit.ly/3SiQlbH
Each month, we deliver our Community Chronicles newsletter with information about the work CNT is doing. Subscribe today at cnt.org/newsletter.
The intercity bus system is a lifeline for communities. Preserving sustainable transportation access through a publicly owned station is equitable investment in action, leading to more just, resilient and thriving neighborhoods.
Chicago Plans $19.2 Million Purchase Of Greyhound Station To Save Bus Service
The city wants to preserve the Harrison Street terminal as Chicago’s main intercity bus hub, with Greyhound owner Flix expected to keep operating it during a transition period.
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Join CNT for our 2026 Rent Party on Friday, June 26 at Mahalia Jackson Court! Enjoy music, local food, community connection, and celebration. Free to attend, with donations welcome but not required. Register: https://cnt.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F44758
CNT Rent Party
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Our latest newsletter is out! Inside: ETOD progress in Chicago, neighborhood flood data, CNT’s upcoming Rent Party, green homes, transit, EV infrastructure, and more. Read the latest Community Chronicles, then subscribe to get the next one in your inbox: https://bit.ly/4tZDUyP
Community Chronicles: Progress, Solutions & More!
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CNT CEO Nina Idemudia joined @wttw.bsky.social to discuss Elevated Chicago’s new report on Chicago’s progress toward equitable transit-related development. Watch the video to learn what’s moving forward, and what work still lies ahead for a more connected, equitable Chicago.
May 19, 2026 Chicago Tonight - Full Episode:
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CNT’s Rent Party is back! 🎉 Join us Friday, June 26: 3–7 PM at Mahalia Jackson Court for food, music, community, and celebration. Free to attend. Donations welcome, not required. Come through and celebrate community-powered solutions with us. RSVP: https://bit.ly/49dflGW
Your gift to CNT helps us show up where community, climate, data, and policy meet, from flood resilience to transit equity to accessible tools that help people advocate for their neighborhoods. Donate: https://cnt.org/donate
Chicago dropped its 2026 Green Infrastructure Strategy 🌧️🌱 It’s all about using things like green roofs + rain gardens to handle heavier storms and reduce flooding. They’re asking for public input now 👇 https://bit.ly/4wqCqA2
Home - 2026 Green Infrastructure Strategy
Read the Strategy draft and submit your feedback!
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What’s one transit change that would actually impact your daily life?
At CNT, we think about transit differently. It’s not just about moving people, it’s about who gets connected, who gets left out, and what that means for long-term community stability. That lens shapes everything we do, from transit to climate resilience to data access.
Transit = Access. What the Red Line Extension could mean for the Far South Side: https://bit.ly/4w8U4YU
Red Line Extension would bring major economic benefits to Far South Side
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Join The Pew Charitable Trusts for Philadelphia’s Past, Present, and Future—a live webcast on housing, public safety, economic opportunity, and the role of arts & culture in shaping what comes next. 📅 April 28 | 2 PM ET 💻 Free + virtual 🔗 https://bit.ly/3P5cglm #Cities #UrbanPolicy #Philadelphia
Philadelphia's Past, Present, and Future
On Tuesday, April 28, The Pew Charitable Trusts will host a live webcast featuring two panel discussions: one on the current state of Philadelphia and how it arrived at this point, and another looking more broadly at the present and future of cities as ...
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CEO Nina Idemudia discusses some of our favorite topics on Notes from Chicago podcast: "How to Fix Chicago’s Housing & Transit Problems" Spoiler alert: ADUs and Bus Rapid Transit are on the agenda—give it a listen tinyurl.com/2zr8vwfw
How to Fix Chicago’s Housing & Transit Problems with Nina Idemudia
Podcast Episode · Notes from Chicago · April 21 · 32m
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The @chicagodoe.bsky.social will be hosting a webinar for the launch of the updated Green Infrastructure Strategy on May 5th at 10 AM. Open to community members, advocates, and practitioners interested in the future of water and climate resilience in Chicago. Register at https://bit.ly/4ctBqTO
Tips from our RainReady playbook as well as other folks on how to handle urban flooding. The challenges are systemic and fixes will be community-wide, but we still love a rain barrel & disconnected downspout!
What can homeowners do to reduce flooding?
The risk of flooding in Chicago is growing. Here are a few easy and inexpensive ways to reduce flooding around your home and neighborhood.
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Planner with a Purpose Detroit Activation kicks off next week - with leaders from community development, finance, podcasting, planning, and more! There's a lot to check out - and it is free to attend with donations requested. Info and reg. at www.tickettailor.com/events/aplan...
Thanks Brett Chase and @chicago.suntimes.com for highlighting flooding in Chicago this weekend, lifting up voices of residents leading the way toward "green" and "gray" infrastructure solutions
Flooding in Chicago is getting worse. Here's why.
Blamed in part on climate change, the threat of water ponding in your yard or your basement is growing, a Sun-Times/WBEZ investigation has found, putting health, homes at risk.
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Bring your curiosity and your Zip Code to two workshops that will be led by CNT Managing Director Justin Romeo 4/24 in Detroit, just ahead of the American Planning Association conference. www.tickettailor.com/events/aplan.... Both sessions are 90 minutes.
Big news: Next City announced Chicago will host their 2026 Next City Vanguard conference. CNT CEO Nina Idemudia is serving on the host committee. Interested in joining the Chicago Vanguard cohort? Applications are open now. Read the annoucement here: https://bit.ly/4bpHVVN
Chicago Is the Host City for Next City’s 2026 Vanguard Conference
Apply today to join our next cohort and join us in Chicago this September.
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Big challenges. Clear direction. CNT’s new Theory of Change and 5-year strategic plan centers on knowledge, power, and justice to drive measurable improvements in neighborhood conditions. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/4u7GQua
‘Neighborhood Technology’ equals community-powered solutions
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After spending time last year collecting feedback from the Transportation Equity Network through surveys, interviews, and discussions during our annual meeting, we are happy to announce that the 2025 TEN Impact Report has been published on CNT’s website. https://bit.ly/4aVmL1u.
Transportation Equity Network 2025 Impact Report
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