CNT’s mantra that housing affordability needs to include transportation costs, and position that housing and transportation need to be considered together in planning for sustainable communities, have been heard and acted upon in unprecedented ways in key places in the federal government.

ACTION: Support the “Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act”!
RECAP: Transportation Freedom Day
RESOURCE: 2009 Briefing Book Outlines Illinois Environmental Policy
Events
Thursday, March 26: “What Would Jane Say?”

As 2008 comes to a close, we hope we can count on your support to build sustainable urban communities by making a tax-deductible contribution to CNT.

CNT celebrated 30 years of innovations in 2008. We could never have achieved this landmark…

Place Matters! From testifying before a congressional committee and providing the most fuel efficient neighborhoods to Forbes, to updating our Housing + Transportation Affordability Index with current gas costs and expanding I-GO car sharing as a option to owning a car.

Chicago Tackling Key Sustainability Issues, Smart Cars or Smart Cities?, The Shift to Commuting by Bike

Looking back at our 2007 accomplishments in headlines

Green Infrastructure Permeates Through Chicago, “Maps in the Public Square” Now Online, I-GO Partners with Carsharing Throughout North America…

Taking Mass Transit Seriously in the Region, Planning Accessible Streets for All, Chicago’s ‘Greenest City’ Position Tested…

‘Healthy Streets’ are Safe and Walkable, Factoring Urban Sprawl into Climate Change Initiatives, Indiana Permits Regressive Water Quality Protections to Lake Michigan…

Gas Prices Don’t Have to Bring You Down, More than Ever, RTA’s Viability Crucial, Rain Barrels Roll into Chicago…