CNT delivers game-changing research, tools, and solutions to create sustainable + equitable communities.

Recent Work

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 »

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 »

Transportation Equity Network Bus Priority Engagements

We're bringing a racial-equity and mobility-justice approach to learning how strategies like bus stops, bus lanes, and more bus-friendly... more »

Visionary Voices podcast on ETOD history and what’s next with NITA
April 20, 2026

    Visionary Voices — gatherings we started in 2024 to share collective efforts to create resilient communities — is going online to produce more generative conversations with community, planning, government, academic and business leaders, moderated by Nina Idemudia, AICP. “You’ve got to speak up. You can’t sit back and fuss and complain, you’ve got to make your concerns known.” That’s wisdom from Jacky Grimshaw, CNT’s senior director who has led the charge on policy... Continue reading »

 

Featured Publication

TEN 2025 Impact Report

February 13, 2026

In 2025, the Transportation Equity Network (TEN) increased awareness, understanding and involvement in transportation issues, and elevated community voices to local governments. Our 2025 Impact Report recaps last year’s achievements on bus rapid transit and other issues as well as providing a report based on mixed-methods evaluation — including survey results as well as anecdotal data from members. We learned that awareness & understanding, collaboration and influence, and trust and capacity were key areas where member organizations valued their participation in the Network: Awareness & understanding TEN provided a welcoming space for CBOs and NPOs to learn about transportation topics alongside transportation professionals deepening their expertise. Being a part of TEN gave members greater visibility to the decision-making processes and dynamics of transit/transportation agencies and revealed where members might have influence. Another aspect of awareness that members appreciated included a consistent platform for sharing information on transportation topics relevant to members and their communities. Collaboration & influence TEN members recognized...

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What can homeowners do to reduce flooding?

Chicago Sun-Times/Chicago Public Media | April 20, 2026

Rain barrel in a backyard

What can homeowners do to reduce flooding?

The risk of flooding in Chicago is growing. Here are a few easy and inexpensive ways to reduce flooding around your home and neighborhood.

 
 

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