A call to action that embraces the goals of the Chicago region’s GO TO 2040 plan and translates them into a place-based blueprint for prosperity. It shows how to restore location efficiency and create new jobs and economic vitality based on the region's unique assets and advantages.

CNT applied the H T Index to multifamily properties financed by the Illinois Housing Development Authority IHDA from in the Chicago region The study reveals the average transportation costs in these locations and measures the degree to which residents enjoyed access to local amenities regional jobs public transit and other…

Energy efficiency upgrades in multifamily buildings could save building owners and residents up to billion nationwide according to a report released today by CNT Energy and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ACEEE Engaging as Partners in Energy Efficiency Multifamily Housing and Utilities demonstrates that energy use in multifamily…

This report examines the state of housing, transportation, and job access in Northwest Arkansas, which includes the four core cities of Bentonville, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers. The analysis is supplemented by findings from 23 interviews of business leaders, elected officials, municipal staff, and local advocates.

This study, written by CNT for the District of Columbia's Office of Planning, customizes CNT's H+T Index with localized data to examine how neighborhood characteristics across the region affect household transportation costs.

This study shows that Portland is well-positioned to pilot a tree asset management program that would lay the groundwork for turning its tree canopy into a bondable asset similar to bridges and roads The study identified six steps through which Portland and other cities can create a tree asset management…

The effects of unemployment, rising gas costs, and economic uncertainty have pushed household budgets to their limits. Now, more than ever, the state’s infrastructure investments must bolster the economy and save its residents money. This report presents a policy blueprint to make these opportunities a reality.

The effects of unemployment, rising gas costs, and economic uncertainty have pushed household budgets to their limits. Now, more than ever, the state’s infrastructure investments must bolster the economy and save its residents money. This report presents a policy blueprint to make these opportunities a reality.

*Updated* The effects of unemployment, rising gas costs, and economic uncertainty have pushed household budgets to their limits. Now, more than ever, the state’s infrastructure investments must bolster the economy and save its residents money. This report presents a policy blueprint to make these opportunities a reality.

With gas prices increasing rapidly, Scott Bernstein of the CNT says the most effective solution is to reduce the demand by creating more "location-efficient" communities. Article originally appears in Planetizen.