Project Archive
Here are some of our older projects that have fueled a generation of community development and learning institutions, earning us a reputation as an economic innovator and leader in the field of creative sustainable development.
BUILT in Cleveland
As part of the Broadening Urban Investment to Leverage Transit (BUILT) In Ohio partnership with the Office of Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and leaders in each of the three regions, we explored the impact of recent urban development patterns and identified key market opportunities in transit-oriented development and cargo-oriented development that will keep each region economically competitive.
Madison Bus Rapid Transit
We were awarded a contract to manage a market assessment of the demand for real estate in Dane County, Wisconsin by the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission, supported by the HUD Regional Sustainable Communities Grant Program.
Memphis Blueprint for Prosperity
We designed economic development strategies for Memphis Mayor A C Wharton’s Blueprint for Prosperity, which aims to reduce poverty in Memphis by 10% in ten years.
California TOD + GHG Analysis
Our research helped make the case that building affordable housing near transit can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles.
Priority Development Areas
Priority Development Areas offer a targeted strategy for capitalizing on existing assets, like transit stations and walkable downtowns, to foster sustainable economic development.
Chicago Climate Action Plan
We led the Chicago Climate Action Plan’s mitigation research team to help the City determine the best course of action for lowering Chicago’s contribution to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Cleveland Neighborhood Climate Action Toolkit
As part of the Cleveland Climate Action Plan, we developed innovative economic development and emissions reduction strategies for the Cleveland Neighborhood Climate Action Toolkit.
Water Loss Control
Every single day, more than six billion gallons of expensive, treated water is simply lost. Why? Crumbling infrastructure. Leaky, aging pipes and outdated systems are wasting roughly 14 percent of America’s daily water consumption.
The Transopoly® Series
Transopoly® is a tool that seems as straightforward as a board game. Its purpose is to encourage public participation in regional transportation planning by clarifying risks, benefits and costs.
Transit Future
Led by CNT and the Active Transportation Alliance, Transit Future offered a bold vision of what an expanded transit system in Cook County and the Chicago region could be. It is a vision of connectivity and opportunity, of potential and prosperity.