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Chicago Truck Data Portal

CNT and the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization counted trucks and buses throughout Chicagoland. The counts available through this open... more »

DAC Mapping Tool

The DAC Mapping Tool highlights state-defined disadvantaged communities (DACs) under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program in six... more »

RainReady®

RainReady helps individuals, businesses, and communities find solutions to the problem of urban flooding. more »

What Evanston Green Homes Taught Us About Equitable Climate Action
July 16, 2026

Climate action is often measured in tons of carbon reduced. But for families, its impact can be much more personal. It can mean lower utility bills, a safer electrical system, or a home that stays comfortable during extreme weather. It can also mean that residents can live in their homes without fear of negative health consequences. These are the kinds of changes made possible through Evanston Green Homes, a pilot program that provided no-cost health, safety, energy-efficiency, and... Continue reading »

 

Featured Publication

Bridging Visions, Accelerating Impact: Elevated Works 2025 Impact Report

By CNT and Elevated Works
June 9, 2025

Bridging Visions, Accelerating Impact: Elevated Works ETOD Technical Assistance Program Impact, by CNT and Elevated Chicago, highlights new best practices for publicly funded community development in general and equitable transit-oriented development specifically. With case studies, a comprehensive project list and other features, this report highlights the impact of the City of Chicago’s Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Technical Assistance Program from 2023 to 2025. The City’s $1 million investment in the Elevated Works technical assistance program we coordinated ensured the success of 29 projects, representing $300 million invested in Chicago communities. All 29 projects made meaningful progress, with 7 reaching groundbreaking and 5 more celebrating grand openings. Beyond these individual project milestones, Bridging Visions, Accelerating Impact describes shared successes and challenges for the entire pipeline and describes how we've advocated for systems-level changes to reduce barriers for equitable transit-oriented development in Chicago moving forward. From 2023 to 2025, we partnered with Elevated Chicago , IFF , Metropolitan Planning Council , Rudd Resources...

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City Gives Final OK To Buy Greyhound Bus Station

Block Club Chicago | June 17, 2026

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