CONTACT EVENTS NEWSLETTER DONATE Search form Search WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO WORK WITH US TOOLS PUBLICATIONS BLOG Sustainable cities that work for everyone Photo: La Citta Vita via Flickr Creative Commons CNT delivers innovative analysis and solutions that support community-based organizations and local governments to create neighborhoods that are equitable, sustainable, and resilient. CNT is committed to improving cities’ economic and environmental sustainability, resilience, and quality of life. We work to help all people access: • Shared prosperity through improving economic and job opportunities and reducing the cost of living. • Livable, connected, and equitable neighborhoods with better choices in transportation, energy, water, and other basic needs. • Resilient communities in the face of the changing climate and economy. • Innovative infrastructure that is efficient, cost-effective, environmentally friendly and, whenever possible, at a community scale. We work in three areas: Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Capturing the value of better urban infrastructure and location efficiency to reduce the cost of living, create jobs, and improve the environment. Climate Resilience Building resource-efficient and adaptive communities that minimize their contribution to climate change, and reduce and prevent its adverse impacts, such as urban flooding. Urban Analytics Creating data tools and analyses that help policymakers and communities make better decisions and take action to create more sustainable communities. Learn more: ABOUT CNT Vision + Mission History + Accomplishments Staff Board of Directors Funders Young Innovators Careers and Opportunities DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD PDF VIEW ANNUAL REPORT Four Decades of Accomplishments Over the years, CNT’s work has fueled a generation of community development and learning institutions, earning CNT a reputation as an economic innovator and leader in the field of creative sustainable development. Some of our success stories include: RETHINKING MORTGAGES SAVING THE GREEN LINE MAKING DRY CLEANING SAFER SPREADING ACCESS TO COMMUNITY DATA View All CNT Staff + Board Anna Wolf Program Director, Water Equity Brandon Evans Outreach and Engagement Associate Bridget Torres Vice President of Talent + Culture Cyatharine Alias Project Associate Our staff comes from a variety of backgrounds and have a diverse set of expertise. We have planners and community organizers + policy analysts, transit experts + landscape architects, physicists + data experts. ALL STAFF + BIOS Our board brings a wide array of expertise. They provide this kind of leadership and that kind of diverse perspective. BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO WE ARE CNT is a leader in promoting more livable and sustainable communities. Vision + Mission History + Accomplishments Staff Board of Directors Funders Young Innovators Careers and Opportunities WHAT WE DO Urban Sustainability Research + Analysis AREAS OF WORK Transportation + Community Development Water Sustainable Economic Development Climate Policy Urban Sustainability Tech Challenge INTERACTIVE TOOLS Portfolio of Tools PUBLICATIONS Publication Library WORK WITH US Capabilities Featured Work NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE Read Recent Newsletters FOLLOW US SUPPORT OUR WORK DONATE STAY INFORMED NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Chicago San Francisco © Copyright 2003-2021 Center for Neighborhood Technology 17 North State Street #1400, Chicago, IL, 60602 | Phone 773.278.4800 CNT is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Recipient of the 2009 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. PRIVACY POLICY | DONOR PRIVACY POLICY | DIVERSITY POLICY