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Recent Work

Accountability Framework: new ways to measure community-government collaboration

What are the best ways to track success when community residents and organizations consult with government agencies? more »

Community Data Trust and Knowledge Lab

We’re creating a trust-based collaborative model to collect, analyze, protect and share data generated from and providing insights into our... more »

Right-Sizing Chicago Parking

Researching the relationship between residential location, parking requirements and usage, and housing affordability to help boost equitable... more »

CNT Shares Urban Flooding Lessons with City Council.
September 23, 2026

At a recent subject matter hearing, CNT staff member Miriam Savad called on the City to use vulnerability data to guide infrastructure investments, strengthen coordination across agencies, and build a more comprehensive system of prevention and recovery. Drawing on our work with the Flooding and Sewage Coalition, the Flooding and Sewage Vulnerability Index, and Chicago’s flood sensor pilot, we emphasized that the communities facing the greatest cumulative risks should be prioritized as the... 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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