Archive for the 'Natural Resources' Category

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

Greenmapping.org Interactive Map Launched

front-mapIf you’ve had the chance to explore CNT’s and Openlands’ Natural Connections website, you’d find yourself in a map-lover’s mecca. In 2002, CNT and Openlands partnered to compile data for 14 counties throughout the Chicago region and mapped out 20 layers of green infrastructure data. The maps are still available to download and print from the site.

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Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

Help Beautify a Chicago Neighborhood

If you’ve recently visited the neighborhood of Logan Square and gotten off at the Logan Square CTA stop, you’ve probably noticed something seemingly uncommon amongst the hardness of the Chicago backdrop: a lush native prairie garden.

In 2005 Logan Square Walks, which CNT helped start, chose an abandoned site located adjacent to the Logan Square el stop to design a garden of prairie plants, grasses and shrubs. The result is a natural oasis for pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users and residents alike.

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June 2008

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.

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