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
Our board vice chair Bo Kemp asks a tough question in the new Winter 2026 issue of Stanford Social Innovation Review: "How Will Your Nonprofit Survive?”
It’s behind a paywall but well worth a read if you’re a subscriber! Congrats, Bo, and thanks for the insight.
It’s behind a paywall but well worth a read if you’re a subscriber! Congrats, Bo, and thanks for the insight.
January 5, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Our board vice chair Bo Kemp asks a tough question in the new Winter 2026 issue of Stanford Social Innovation Review: "How Will Your Nonprofit Survive?”
It’s behind a paywall but well worth a read if you’re a subscriber! Congrats, Bo, and thanks for the insight.
It’s behind a paywall but well worth a read if you’re a subscriber! Congrats, Bo, and thanks for the insight.
Best wishes for the New Year from Center for Neighborhood Technology! Thank you to all for continued partnership and support. We’re ready to advance equitable, sustainable solutions together 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Best wishes for the New Year from Center for Neighborhood Technology! Thank you to all for continued partnership and support. We’re ready to advance equitable, sustainable solutions together 2026.
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!
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/...
Plus we had Corey Hendrix of the Bear TV show fame who led a panel, where speakers shared personal experiences and how these resources will lead to the empowerment of many Chicago communities.
August 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Plus we had Corey Hendrix of the Bear TV show fame who led a panel, where speakers shared personal experiences and how these resources will lead to the empowerment of many Chicago communities.
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.
Thank you to Resilient Cities for your partnership and to attendees from near and far for your insights.
August 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Thank you to Resilient Cities for your partnership and to attendees from near and far for your insights.
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!
CNT will be showcasing our Southeast side truck counts and Advocate’s Guide. Further details to come soon.
July 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
CNT will be showcasing our Southeast side truck counts and Advocate’s Guide. Further details to come soon.
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
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.
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!
Congrats to Chicago United for Equity 2024 fellows celebrating Thursday, especially CNT staff Julia Hage (whose project focused on the Transportation Equity Network) & Emily Laflamme (& fam!) who presented on co-governance (with Nina Idemudia, AICP) #cue #chicagounitedforequity
May 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Congrats to Chicago United for Equity 2024 fellows celebrating Thursday, especially CNT staff Julia Hage (whose project focused on the Transportation Equity Network) & Emily Laflamme (& fam!) who presented on co-governance (with Nina Idemudia, AICP) #cue #chicagounitedforequity
Today, we're at the Chicago Transit Authority board meeting on behalf of ourselves and members of Transportation Equity Network w/a call to hire a qualified executive search firm for the CTA's next president, after engaging in stakeholder engagement Read our letter here: bit.ly/cntctal0514
May 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today, we're at the Chicago Transit Authority board meeting on behalf of ourselves and members of Transportation Equity Network w/a call to hire a qualified executive search firm for the CTA's next president, after engaging in stakeholder engagement Read our letter here: bit.ly/cntctal0514
Thank you to everyone who helped organize and participate in the Transportation Equity Network’s day trip to Madison, WI, hosted by Madison Metro, to ride their new bus rapid transit system last week!
May 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Thank you to everyone who helped organize and participate in the Transportation Equity Network’s day trip to Madison, WI, hosted by Madison Metro, to ride their new bus rapid transit system last week!
Join us and other organizations citywide for our Spring Town Hall focusing on cumulative impacts, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at Big Marsh Bike Park, 11559 S Stony Island Ave.
May 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Join us and other organizations citywide for our Spring Town Hall focusing on cumulative impacts, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at Big Marsh Bike Park, 11559 S Stony Island Ave.
Center for Neighborhood Technology is a 2025 Forth Roadmap Conference Community Partner. If you’re thinking about attending the annual Forth Roadmap conference this fall in Detroit to discuss the future of electric mobility, we have a discount code to help reduce your registration fee.
April 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Center for Neighborhood Technology is a 2025 Forth Roadmap Conference Community Partner. If you’re thinking about attending the annual Forth Roadmap conference this fall in Detroit to discuss the future of electric mobility, we have a discount code to help reduce your registration fee.
Urban planning shapes decisions about what gets built, where, and planner-driven policies and processes affect much of how we experience our neighborhoods. But typically, only professionals in the field, know much about urban planning principles and ideas or development processes.
April 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Urban planning shapes decisions about what gets built, where, and planner-driven policies and processes affect much of how we experience our neighborhoods. But typically, only professionals in the field, know much about urban planning principles and ideas or development processes.
Congrats to Jacky Grimshaw for being recognized by Climate Action Museum with their 2025 Tom Skilling Lifetime Achievement Award! "As a scientist, organizer, radio personality, transit policy expert, and EJ activist, Jacky has maintained a lifelong focus on building just, low-carbon communities.
April 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Congrats to Jacky Grimshaw for being recognized by Climate Action Museum with their 2025 Tom Skilling Lifetime Achievement Award! "As a scientist, organizer, radio personality, transit policy expert, and EJ activist, Jacky has maintained a lifelong focus on building just, low-carbon communities.
A high point this week on Monday: celebrating the first Evanston Green Homes retrofit. This project reflects the hard work of many including our partners at Elevate, City of Evanston, Mayor Daniel Biss, Alderman Bobby Burns, and Franto Environmental.
March 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A high point this week on Monday: celebrating the first Evanston Green Homes retrofit. This project reflects the hard work of many including our partners at Elevate, City of Evanston, Mayor Daniel Biss, Alderman Bobby Burns, and Franto Environmental.
“We need a new integrated and united structure so we can deliver transit focused on user experience to deliver a seamless rider experience and stop thinking transit services are limited to city or suburban geographies.”
- Jacky Grimshaw, Tuesday testifying in support of the Metropolitan Mobility Act
- Jacky Grimshaw, Tuesday testifying in support of the Metropolitan Mobility Act
March 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“We need a new integrated and united structure so we can deliver transit focused on user experience to deliver a seamless rider experience and stop thinking transit services are limited to city or suburban geographies.”
- Jacky Grimshaw, Tuesday testifying in support of the Metropolitan Mobility Act
- Jacky Grimshaw, Tuesday testifying in support of the Metropolitan Mobility Act