CENTER FOR NEIGHBORHOOD TECHNOLOGY

The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) is involved in promoting more livable and sustainable urban communities. It carries out research, invents, and tests urban strategies that use resources more efficiently and more equitably. Their major activities are researching urban problems to build knowledge through tools and activities that change how residents, policymakers, and market actors respond to issues such as efficient use of resources, strategies for reducing pollution, or ways to i... mprove public transportation. Their studies are readily available for use by residents, policymakers, students, and other researchers. Building coalitions to advocate for public policies that can help address urban sustainability issues. Designing, developing, and operating economic development demonstration projects to address urban sustainability in innovative ways. CNT’s work in climate, energy, water, transportation, and community development has supported a generation of community development and learning institutions. In 2009, CNT was honored with the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The company was founded in March 1978, and is based in Illinois, U.S.A.More