The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization founded in 1978 that advances equitable, sustainable, and resilient urban communities. CNT delivers data-driven research, policy analysis, and community-based solutions to help local governments and community organizations improve transportation, water systems, climate resilience, and economic development in cities nationwide.
Urban sustainability, transportation and transit-oriented development, housing and transportation affordability, climate resilience, water infrastructure and stormwater management, sustainable economic development, and data-informed local and regional planning policy.
Philanthropic foundation grants, government grants and contracts, individual donations, and earned revenue from research, consulting, and technical assistance services.
Elevate Energy, I-GO Car Sharing, Surface Transportation Policy Partnership, Center for Transit-Oriented Development, and regional and national community development and environmental coalitions.
Non-profit organization (501(c)(3))