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Flood Equity Report - Assessing Disparities of Urban Flood Risk for Households of Color in Chicago

December, 2018

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

Downloadable PDF: 
PDF icon Flood Equity Report.pdf
Topics: 
Urban Flooding
Water

RainReady Calumet Corridor

CNT
March, 2017

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

Downloadable PDF: 
PDF icon CNT_RainReadyPlan_CalumetCorridor_FULL_PLAN.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Green Infrastructure
RainReady
Urban Flooding
Water

RainReady Calumet Corridor: Blue Island

CNT
March, 2017

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

Downloadable PDF: 
PDF icon CNT_RainReadyPlan_CalumetCorridor_BlueIsland_Plan.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Green Infrastructure
RainReady
Sustainable Economic Development
Urban Flooding
Water

RainReady Calumet Corridor: Calumet City

CNT
March, 2017

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

Downloadable PDF: 
PDF icon CNT_RainReadyPlan_CalumetCorridor_CalumetCity_Plan.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Green Infrastructure
RainReady
Sustainable Economic Development
Urban Flooding
Water

RainReady Calumet Corridor: Calumet Park

CNT
March, 2017

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

Downloadable PDF: 
PDF icon CNT_RainReadyPlan_CalumetCorridor_CalumetPark_Plan.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Green Infrastructure
RainReady
Sustainable Economic Development
Urban Flooding
Water

RainReady Calumet Corridor: Dolton

CNT
March, 2017

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

Downloadable PDF: 
PDF icon CNT_RainReadyPlan_CalumetCorridor_Dolton_Plan.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Green Infrastructure
RainReady
Sustainable Economic Development
Urban Flooding
Water

RainReady Calumet Corridor: Riverdale

CNT
March, 2017

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 throughout the Calumet...Read more

Downloadable PDF: 
PDF icon RainReady Plan - Calumet Corridor_2.5_Riverdale.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Green Infrastructure
RainReady
Sustainable Economic Development
Urban Flooding
Water

RainReady Calumet Corridor: Robbins, IL

CNT
March, 2017

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

Downloadable PDF: 
PDF icon CNT_RainReadyPlan_CalumetCorridor_Robbins_Plan.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Green Infrastructure
RainReady
Sustainable Economic Development
Urban Flooding
Water

RainReady Chatham

CNT
February, 2017

The scope and severity of flood risk and flood-related damages in the Chatham community are among the worst in Cook County, Illinois. In September 2013, CNT began its Chatham program outreach through the RainReady initiative. This document is a product...Read more

Downloadable PDF: 
PDF icon RainReady Plan - Chatham Online.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Green Infrastructure
RainReady
Sustainable Economic Development
Urban Flooding
Water

RainReady Midlothian Plan

CNT
January, 2016

What would a RainReady Midlothian look like? It would be a community where residents and businesses benefit from flood relief in a way that also brings neighborhood beautification, retail activity, jobs, recreation, and habitat conservation.

In order to better...Read more

Downloadable PDF: 
PDF icon CNT_RainReady Midlothian Plan.pdf
Topics: 
RainReady
Urban Flooding
Water

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