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The primarily African-American residents of Robbins, Illinois pay a higher rate for water than 80% of all municipalities in the region – and that rate will increase. Why? As population declines, each household must pay a higher share of the...Read more

In a 2014 report, Center for Neighborhood Technology’s (CNT) analysis revealed the repeated occurrence of flooding in areas outside federally designated floodplains within Cook County. This flooding, called urban flooding, is caused by climate change, aging infrastructure, and diminishing permeable...Read more

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CNT

The RainReady Calumet Corridor Plan represents the collective vision of over 2,100 residents, business owners, and municipal staff, elected representatives, regional leaders, and non-governmental organizations that all share interest in strengthening the homes, neighborhoods, communities throughout the Calumet Corridor in...Read more

CNT

The RainReady Calumet Corridor Plan represents the collective vision of over 2,100 residents, business owners, and municipal staff, elected representatives, regional leaders, and non-governmental organizations that all share interest in strengthening the homes, neighborhoods, communities throughout the Calumet Corridor in...Read more

CNT

The RainReady Calumet Corridor Plan represents the collective vision of over 2,100 residents, business owners, and municipal staff, elected representatives, regional leaders, and non-governmental organizations that all share interest in strengthening the homes, neighborhoods, communities throughout the Calumet Corridor in...Read more

CNT

The RainReady Calumet Corridor Plan represents the collective vision of over 2,100 residents, business owners, and municipal staff, elected representatives, regional leaders, and non-governmental organizations that all share interest in strengthening the homes, neighborhoods, communities throughout the Calumet Corridor in...Read more

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Topic: Water

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Project

topics: Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Technical Assistance, Urban Flooding, Water

RainReady is working with the communities of Avalon Park to better understand the impact of heavy rain on the communities in order to reduce or eliminate flooding.

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Project

topics: Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Technical Assistance, Urban Flooding, Water

The Village of Oak Park partnered with the Center for Neighborhood Technology on a grant program to help Oak Park residents better manage rain at home.

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Tool

topics: Data Analysis, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Flooding, Water

Is your home ready for increased storm events in a time of climate change? My RainReady helps you discover what issues you may have, and how you can address them.

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Publication

topics: Climate, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Urban Flooding, Water

The RainReady Calumet Corridor Plan represents the collective vision of over 2,100 residents, business owners, and municipal staff, elected representatives, regional leaders, and non-governmental organizations that all share interest in strengthening the homes, neighborhoods, communities throughout...

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Publication

topics: Climate, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Sustainable Economic Development, Urban Flooding, Water

The RainReady Calumet Corridor Plan represents the collective vision of over 2,100 residents, business owners, and municipal staff, elected representatives, regional leaders, and non-governmental organizations that all share interest in strengthening the homes, neighborhoods, communities throughout...

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Publication

topics: Climate, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Sustainable Economic Development, Urban Flooding, Water

The RainReady Calumet Corridor Plan represents the collective vision of over 2,100 residents, business owners, and municipal staff, elected representatives, regional leaders, and non-governmental organizations that all share interest in strengthening the homes, neighborhoods, communities throughout...

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Publication

topics: Climate, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Sustainable Economic Development, Urban Flooding, Water

The RainReady Calumet Corridor Plan represents the collective vision of over 2,100 residents, business owners, and municipal staff, elected representatives, regional leaders, and non-governmental organizations that all share interest in strengthening the homes, neighborhoods, communities throughout...

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Publication

topics: Climate, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Sustainable Economic Development, Urban Flooding, Water

The RainReady Calumet Corridor Plan represents the collective vision of over 2,100 residents, business owners, and municipal staff, elected representatives, regional leaders, and non-governmental organizations that all share interest in strengthening the homes, neighborhoods, communities throughout...

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Publication

topics: Climate, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Sustainable Economic Development, Urban Flooding, Water

The RainReady Calumet Corridor Plan represents the collective vision of over 2,100 residents, business owners, and municipal staff, elected representatives, regional leaders, and non-governmental organizations that all have a shared interest in strengthening the homes, neighborhoods, communities...

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Publication

topics: Climate, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Sustainable Economic Development, Urban Flooding, Water

The RainReady Calumet Corridor Plan represents the collective vision of over 2,100 residents, business owners, and municipal staff, elected representatives, regional leaders, and non-governmental organizations that all share interest in strengthening the homes, neighborhoods, communities throughout...

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