Project Archive
Here are some of our older projects that have fueled a generation of community development and learning institutions, earning us a reputation as an economic innovator and leader in the field of creative sustainable development.
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COD Case Study: Chicago
Cargo-Oriented Development (COD) was born as a community development strategy through our engagement with Chicago’s South Suburbs.
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COD Case Study: Memphis
In 2013, we helped Memphis Mayor A C Wharton craft his Blueprint for Prosperity – a bold plan to reduce poverty in Memphis by 10% in 10 years. Part of the plan included helping the city capitalize on its freight assets to spark economic growth.
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COD Case Study: New Orleans-Baton Rouge
The Greater New Orleans-Baton Rouge area, home to around two million people, is the latest region to explore cargo-oriented development strategies with us.
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COD Case Study: Ohio
We helped stakeholders across Ohio understand how and where to unlock the economic development potential of freight rail investments.
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Location Efficiency Hub
Much like energy efficiency, the idea of location efficiency provides a new lens for using resources in a smarter, more sustainable way. Location-efficient communities are dense and vibrant, with walkable streets, access to transit, proximity to jobs, mixed land uses, and concentrations of retail and services.
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Bringing Car Share to Chicago
In the late 1990s, CNT’s Jacky Grimshaw visited Germany. In lieu of the usual souvenirs, she brought back an idea: car sharing as an alternative to car ownership.