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
New tool in the works: alongside partners to develop a Flood and Sewage Vulnerability Tool, which aims to highlight neighborhoods at risk of and impacted by flooding. With this project we are centering residents’ experience to address flood risks and correct inequities. Read more: bit.ly/3KWkeLt
Flood and Sewage Coalition
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December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New tool in the works: alongside partners to develop a Flood and Sewage Vulnerability Tool, which aims to highlight neighborhoods at risk of and impacted by flooding. With this project we are centering residents’ experience to address flood risks and correct inequities. Read more: bit.ly/3KWkeLt
Comedy Clubhouse owner Mike Zelayed welcomed developers and technical assistance providers program to celebrate the Elevated Works program as it wraps up its current iteration.
Thank you to Mike and Comedy Clubhouse for hosting us!
Thank you to Mike and Comedy Clubhouse for hosting us!
November 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Comedy Clubhouse owner Mike Zelayed welcomed developers and technical assistance providers program to celebrate the Elevated Works program as it wraps up its current iteration.
Thank you to Mike and Comedy Clubhouse for hosting us!
Thank you to Mike and Comedy Clubhouse for hosting us!
Proud to be selected last month as a Local Data for Equitable Communities grantee, along with 29 other organizations nationwide.
Big news: Supported by Urban and RWJF, 30 organizations have received grants to utilize local #data to create healthier, more connected #communities. These projects will address issues like housing, food access, climate, health, and transit.
Meet the grantees: https://urbn.is/LocalData2025
Meet the grantees: https://urbn.is/LocalData2025
September 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Proud to be selected last month as a Local Data for Equitable Communities grantee, along with 29 other organizations nationwide.
Local governments hold a tremendous amount of power and responsibility, anchoring nearly all public spending on water operations and capital improvements.
August 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Local governments hold a tremendous amount of power and responsibility, anchoring nearly all public spending on water operations and capital improvements.
Last week, we helped Verizon launch their Disaster Resilience sensor initiative in Chicago. Thanks to our partners Hyfi, Greater Chatham Initiative and Grassroots Empowerment Mission and to all who joined us for the launch last Monday.
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Chicago has highest number of unreported flood-prone properties in America, data shows
The city of Chicago has the highest number of unreported flood-prone properties in the U.S. according to data from the New York Times
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August 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Last week, we helped Verizon launch their Disaster Resilience sensor initiative in Chicago. Thanks to our partners Hyfi, Greater Chatham Initiative and Grassroots Empowerment Mission and to all who joined us for the launch last Monday.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
Thanks @chicago.suntimes.com and reporter @abbylmiller.bsky.social for today’s parking story that highlights our Stalled Out report among other sources chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
August 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Thanks @chicago.suntimes.com and reporter @abbylmiller.bsky.social for today’s parking story that highlights our Stalled Out report among other sources chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
A big shout to the team at Verizon for their Disaster Resilience Team's Flood Sensor Initiative in Chicago - Monday's launch event highlighted one of the first of 50 sensors to be installed, on a bridge over Lake Calumet in Hegewisch.
August 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
A big shout to the team at Verizon for their Disaster Resilience Team's Flood Sensor Initiative in Chicago - Monday's launch event highlighted one of the first of 50 sensors to be installed, on a bridge over Lake Calumet in Hegewisch.
Huge thanks to Jeff Wood for interviewing Emily LaFlamme about Chicago's Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Elevated Works program, whose success we documented in our recent publication Bridging Visions, Accelerating Impact: Elevated Works 2025 Impact Report.
August 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Huge thanks to Jeff Wood for interviewing Emily LaFlamme about Chicago's Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Elevated Works program, whose success we documented in our recent publication Bridging Visions, Accelerating Impact: Elevated Works 2025 Impact Report.
We’re thrilled to welcome Brandy Stone to our board. An Executive Vice President of Integrated PR & Purpose-Driven Strategies at Havas, Brandy is a distinguished PR/integrated marketing specialist with 15 years of diverse experience across the consumer sector.
August 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
We’re thrilled to welcome Brandy Stone to our board. An Executive Vice President of Integrated PR & Purpose-Driven Strategies at Havas, Brandy is a distinguished PR/integrated marketing specialist with 15 years of diverse experience across the consumer sector.
Earlier this week we had the privilege of welcoming nonprofit and government leaders from Boston, Houston, New Orleans and beyond for a conference convened by Resilient Cities Network.
August 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Earlier this week we had the privilege of welcoming nonprofit and government leaders from Boston, Houston, New Orleans and beyond for a conference convened by Resilient Cities Network.
It's been a busy July. Our monthly newsletter, out today, is 670 words, a 4 minute read. Take a look and let us know what you think!
You can sign up to get news from us on a regular basis here: cnt.org/newsletter
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July 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
It's been a busy July. Our monthly newsletter, out today, is 670 words, a 4 minute read. Take a look and let us know what you think!
You can sign up to get news from us on a regular basis here: cnt.org/newsletter
You can sign up to get news from us on a regular basis here: cnt.org/newsletter
Thank you to Little Village Environmental Justice Organization for hosting us at their summer health resource fair - we shared data on our truck and bus count air pollution findings, urban flooding prevention resources and more!
July 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Thank you to Little Village Environmental Justice Organization for hosting us at their summer health resource fair - we shared data on our truck and bus count air pollution findings, urban flooding prevention resources and more!
Join us along with Southeast Environmental Task Force, The Chicago Center for Health and Environment (CACHET), People for Community Recovery, and others for the Summer of Wellness Town Hall on Wednesday, July 23rd from 6-8pm at George Washington High School!
July 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Join us along with Southeast Environmental Task Force, The Chicago Center for Health and Environment (CACHET), People for Community Recovery, and others for the Summer of Wellness Town Hall on Wednesday, July 23rd from 6-8pm at George Washington High School!
Tonight! Chicago Department of the Environment, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Defusing Disasters Project are commemorating the dead in the 1995 heat wave with a screening of Cooked and panel discussion on how Chicago is tackling extreme heat with data, community, and policy recommendations.
July 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Tonight! Chicago Department of the Environment, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Defusing Disasters Project are commemorating the dead in the 1995 heat wave with a screening of Cooked and panel discussion on how Chicago is tackling extreme heat with data, community, and policy recommendations.
We're excited to lift up and welcome a new community partner on Chicago's Northwest Side: Grassroots Empowerment Mission-- youth and comunity leaders in the city's Belmont-Cragin community who are in their own words
July 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
We're excited to lift up and welcome a new community partner on Chicago's Northwest Side: Grassroots Empowerment Mission-- youth and comunity leaders in the city's Belmont-Cragin community who are in their own words
Thanks to @chi.streetsblog.org for covering last Thursday's Chicago Mobility Collaborative meeting moderated by Nina Idemudia. The Partner’s Fair portion of the meeting was a great opportunity to network with individuals and organizations working towards a better transportation future in Chicago.
July 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Thanks to @chi.streetsblog.org for covering last Thursday's Chicago Mobility Collaborative meeting moderated by Nina Idemudia. The Partner’s Fair portion of the meeting was a great opportunity to network with individuals and organizations working towards a better transportation future in Chicago.
Tomorrow is Transit Thursday! At noon, advocates will rally at Union Station, 238 S Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL 60606.
June 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Tomorrow is Transit Thursday! At noon, advocates will rally at Union Station, 238 S Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL 60606.
Noon, Thursday, Union Station: rally to save transit in Northern Illinois. Get the details, RSVP, and stay in the loop for more info here act.ilenviro.org/a/rally-to-s... via @ilenviro.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Noon, Thursday, Union Station: rally to save transit in Northern Illinois. Get the details, RSVP, and stay in the loop for more info here act.ilenviro.org/a/rally-to-s... via @ilenviro.bsky.social
In 1980, CNT's founders had a creative solution when a new president's policies threatened funding: a Friday the 13th Rent Party. 45 years later, we’re reviving the tradition – virtually! Invest in our work or help spread the word, learn more here: bit.ly/rentparty613
June 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
In 1980, CNT's founders had a creative solution when a new president's policies threatened funding: a Friday the 13th Rent Party. 45 years later, we’re reviving the tradition – virtually! Invest in our work or help spread the word, learn more here: bit.ly/rentparty613
Thanks Charley! Recording of webinar coming soon - and the tool is live at: dacmappingtool.cnt.org
May 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Thanks Charley! Recording of webinar coming soon - and the tool is live at: dacmappingtool.cnt.org
Join us Thursday for a preview of our new DAC Mapping Tool (which goes live on Friday, May 30) that examines how seven Great Lakes states define “Disadvantaged Communities” for Drinking Water SRF (DWSRF) programs.
May 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Join us Thursday for a preview of our new DAC Mapping Tool (which goes live on Friday, May 30) that examines how seven Great Lakes states define “Disadvantaged Communities” for Drinking Water SRF (DWSRF) programs.
Western Ave (Chicago) bus riders, Join Neighbors 4 Environmental Justice, Equiticity next Thursday evening to discuss the future of Western Ave Public Transit.
May 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Western Ave (Chicago) bus riders, Join Neighbors 4 Environmental Justice, Equiticity next Thursday evening to discuss the future of Western Ave Public Transit.
Join EPIC and us for a preview of our new DAC Mapping Tool, which examines how seven Great Lakes states define “Disadvantaged Communities” for Drinking Water SRF (DWSRF) programs. 📅 Thursday, May 29 | 🕐 1:00–2:30 PM ET | Register: bit.ly/dacmaptool
May 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Join EPIC and us for a preview of our new DAC Mapping Tool, which examines how seven Great Lakes states define “Disadvantaged Communities” for Drinking Water SRF (DWSRF) programs. 📅 Thursday, May 29 | 🕐 1:00–2:30 PM ET | Register: bit.ly/dacmaptool
Congratulations to Paulina Vaca who will be speaking at the Green Umbrella’s 12th annual Midwest Sustainability Summit alongside Southeast Environmental Task Force and UIC!
May 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Congratulations to Paulina Vaca who will be speaking at the Green Umbrella’s 12th annual Midwest Sustainability Summit alongside Southeast Environmental Task Force and UIC!
RainReady update: This summer and fall, we're excited to continue working with Greenprint Partners to build some #greenstormwaterinfrastructure (GSI), and if you're a contractor looking to build a playground / rain garden in the South Suburbs—we've got a bid for you!
May 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
RainReady update: This summer and fall, we're excited to continue working with Greenprint Partners to build some #greenstormwaterinfrastructure (GSI), and if you're a contractor looking to build a playground / rain garden in the South Suburbs—we've got a bid for you!