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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 11/08/2026

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: bit.ly/4wTe3dR @chicagocta.bsky.social

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 26/06/2026

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

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 24/06/2026

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: bit.ly/49dflGW Sponsor: First Women's Bank

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 23/06/2026

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 bit.ly/3SiQlbH

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 19/06/2026

Each month, we deliver our Community Chronicles newsletter with information about the work CNT is doing. Subscribe today at cnt.org/newsletter.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 21/05/2026

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: bit.ly/49dflGW

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 14/05/2026

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: cnt.org/donate

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 04/05/2026

What’s one transit change that would actually impact your daily life?

A group of people crossing a city street at a crosswalk. Several cars are visible in the background. The overall image has a green tint.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 03/05/2026

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.

A Chicago Transit Authority train is approaching an elevated platform at a station. The station has a sign for Howard, and the tracks run alongside a brick building. The image has a green color filter.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 23/04/2026

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 bit.ly/4ctBqTO

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 14/04/2026

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...

Grid showing various workshops that are part of the Planner with a Purpose Detroit Activation

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 04/04/2026

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.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 20/02/2026

Round two of community engagement on disaster resilience with Verizon has begun! We’re excited to share that we had a project kickoff with our friends and partners Stephanie Kinlock from Verizon Community Disaster Resilience initiative and Brandon Wong from Hyfi last week.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 05/02/2026

It was great to be part of the group for Transit Equity Day yesterday - celebrating the birthday, and bravery when it came time to take her seat at the front of the bus, of Rosa Parks. We gathered at the lovely new Chicago Park district headquarters.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 03/02/2026

Big thanks and shout out to the Union of Concerned Scientists for organizing the Crossroads Convening in D.C. on January 15. bit.ly/4aaZND7

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 31/01/2026

Thank you to everyone for helping to spread the word about our Managing Director of Development & Communications job. Re-posting to bump it up - please apply by February 14. cnt.org/careers-and-opportunities

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 28/01/2026

Missed our newsletter last week? It's right here: bit.ly/4653nO0

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 27/01/2026

Congratulations, Adele Simmons on this lifetime achievement award from Climate Action Museum! Looks like another party worth attending this year.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 21/01/2026

On Thursday, Cook County Government approved its first-ever Environmental Justice Policy. One of the first such county policies in the country, it was developed with community input. Cyatharine Alias spoke at a news conference to unveil the new policy last week. Read it here: bit.ly/4qBNKpA

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 14/01/2026

Join the Center for Neighborhood Technology staff as our full-time Managing Director of Development and Communications! Please help us spread the word about this new role, job description and full details here: cnt.org/careers-and-...

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 05/01/2026

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.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 31/12/2025

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.

collage of photos from the past year and best wishes from CNT message

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 18/11/2025

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!

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 15/08/2025

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/...

Emily Laflamme in front of bookshelf of awards at CNT

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 13/08/2025

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.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 06/08/2025

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.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 01/08/2025

Thank you to Resilient Cities for your partnership and to attendees from near and far for your insights.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 23/07/2025

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!

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 18/07/2025

CNT will be showcasing our Southeast side truck counts and Advocate’s Guide. Further details to come soon.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 26/06/2025

Tomorrow is Transit Thursday! At noon, advocates will rally at Union Station, 238 S Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL 60606.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 24/06/2025

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

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 12/06/2025

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

a scan of a flyer for a Center for Neighborhood Technology rent party from 1980.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 28/05/2025

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.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 20/05/2025

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

Promo pic with Nina Idemudia, Paul Esling and Janet Pritchard with a glass of water in background advertising DAC Mapping Tool webinar

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 19/05/2025

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!

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 16/05/2025

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

Julia Hage, Nina Idemudia, Emily LaFlamme and Emily's daughter in front of CUE step and repeat

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 14/05/2025

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

Julia Hage of CNT seated reading letter to members of Chicago Transit Authority board in wood paneled meeting room

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 09/05/2025

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!

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 01/05/2025

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.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 28/04/2025

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.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 17/04/2025

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.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 09/04/2025

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.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 28/03/2025

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.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 13/03/2025

“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

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 11/03/2025

It's a big week for advocacy: this morning, the state discussed mass transit and tomorrow morning advocates will gather at City Hall to hear the Hazel M. Johnson Ordinance, which is to be introduced to the full city council this April.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 06/03/2025

Excited to hear what comes from conversations tomorrow and Saturday at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign international SMAART Symposium on "Climate Justice and Climate Futures" where Nina Idemudia is a panelist discussing climate justice.

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Center for Neighborhood Technology @cnt.org · 04/03/2025

A couple Saturdays ago, more than 100 people including community members, youth, CTA staff, and elected officials came together to discuss how Fullerton Avenue can benefit from better bus infrastructure.

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