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Electric Car Comes to CNT & I-GO
Jul 26, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Next year, I-GO Car Sharing will add to its fleet 30 electric vehicles that run entirely on renewable energy. For the past two weeks, I-GO has been one of the few groups in North America...
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Governor Quinn Signs the Housing + Transportation Affordability Index Act
Jul 26, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Late last week Gov. Pat Quinn signed the Housing + Transportation Affordability Index Act, which will give state agencies the complete information they need to make wise investment...
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CNT’s Work as Important as Ever as Capitol Hill Climate Momentum Stalls
Jul 23, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
News that the Senate leadership in Congress has decided to indefinitely postpone passing comprehensive climate and energy legislation this year is tremendously disappointing. Though...
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Des Plaines Casino pursues LEED® certification, green first among Illinois casinos
Jul 22, 2010
Green Bean Chicago
Project Location: 3000 River Road, Des Plaines, IL Owner: Midwest Gaming and Entertainment, LLC Development Manager: Development Management Associates, LLC Architect: Klai Juba General...
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Apply Now! IEPA Initiates New Grant Program for Green Infrastructure Projects
Jul 16, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
CNT is among the members of an advisory committee that has been helping the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) establish the critical elements of a new program to fund green...
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Thinking about Consumer Needs in Smart Grid Planning
Jul 16, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
As more companies like GE and Siemens delve deeply into the technological opportunities to be gained from a smart grid, CNT and other advocates stress that a smart grid will not be...
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Transportation Cost & Carbon Impact Tool Goes Beta
Jul 15, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
CNT has developed a new tool for individuals to find what a typical household spends on transportation in their neighborhood. “Abogo” is a more consumer-oriented extension of the...
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The White House Interagency Climate Change Adaptation Task Force Holds Meetings
Jul 12, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
The White House Interagency Climate Change Adaptation Task Force is holding a series of meetings to “hear local and regional ideas, questions and concerns about climate change impacts...
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CNT Press Mentions July 2010
Jul 12, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Sen. Tom Udall Intros Bill on Water Quality, Establishment of Regional Centers for Green Infrastructure Democracy for New Mexico – July 8, 2010 Green Infrastructure Recommendations for...
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‘Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2010’ Introduced to Senate
Jul 8, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8th, 2010 Contacts: Steve Wise, CNT, 773-269-4042 Nicole Gotthelf, CNT, 773-269-4029 Katherine Baer, American Rivers, 202-347-7550 CNT Applauds Senators Udall...
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Green Infrastructure Surges Across the U.S. – Illinois Reaching for Policy Lead
Jul 8, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Recent actions by both Congress and the State of Illinois are bringing Green Infrastructure (GI) closer to becoming the preferred stormwater strategy to control runoff by sustainable,...
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CNT Press Mentions June 2010
Jul 2, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Portugal’s Eco-City, Amazon’s Ugly HQ, and More Urban Notes Grist – June 30, 2010 The Windy City Connects with the Topic of Smart Grid The Energy Collective – June 28, 2010 Catholic...
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New Exhibit on Climate Change Opens at Field Museum
Jul 1, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
CNT and its affiliates, CNT Energy and I-GO, were present at the opening of “Climate Change,” an exhibit organized by the American Museum of Natural History in collaboration with the...
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Transit-Oriented Development & Climate Change: the Symbiosis
Jun 30, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
This map shows that cities produces less GHG's, per capita, than areas that require more Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). CNT, through our partnership with the Center for Transit-Oriented...
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2009 Program Partners
Jun 29, 2010
Doug
Location Elm $150 Birch $250 Linden $500 Maple $1000 Oak $2000 FEB 2009 LEED for Dummies Chicago Interior Investments Mechanical Contractors Association MAR 2009 Chapter Business...
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LEED Green Associate Study Resources
Jun 25, 2010
kkaluzny
How to apply for the LEED Green Associate Exam at gbci.org – click here! Session 1 References Candidate Handbook Links: Primary References Green Building & LEED Core Concepts Guide,...
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Illinois Chapter to Host Fifth Emerald Gala at One of NFL’s Greenest Venues, Soldier Field
Jun 24, 2010
pjackson
USGBC-Illinois Chapter to Host Fifth Emerald Gala at One of NFL’s Greenest Venue, Soldier Field
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USGBC-IL Chapter Announces Natural Leaders Award Winners at their Emerald Gala, May 22, 2010
Jun 24, 2010
pjackson
USGBC-IL Chapter Announces Natural Leaders Award Winners at their Emerald Gala, May 22, 2010
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Can the Gateway Arch Become the Next Millennium Park?
Jun 23, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is a well-recognized symbol of the city and its historical significance in westward migration. The grounds surrounding it, designed by Dan Kiley, are also...
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Park House: Sustainable and comfortable living in a small space
Jun 21, 2010
Green Bean Chicago
Owner: Doug Sandberg Architect: Sandberg Architecture, http://parkhouseconstruction.blogspot.com Building Use: Single-family home Floor Area: 2600 square feet, including basement &...
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Green Infrastructure Can Be Divine!
Jun 4, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Annunciation Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Parish in Homer Glen, southwest suburb of Chicago Last week, CNT organized a tour for the Hickory Creek Watershed Planning Group and...
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HUD Secretary to Urban Leaders: Place Really Matters!
Jun 4, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Location Efficiency Trumps Sprawl, HUD’s Job is Housing AND Urban Development At the recent 18th Congress for New Urbanism, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan...
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Prime Group Realty Trust’s 330 North Wabash Attains U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED-EB O&M Silver Certification
May 31, 2010
Green Bean Chicago
Mies van der Rohe’s iconic landmark is Chicago’s largest building to receive designation Project Name - 330 North Wabash Owner - Prime Group Realty Trust FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media...
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Recent Developments in Addressing Climate Change: the American Power Act and USEPA Greenhouse Gas Regulation
May 17, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Two important climate change actions occurred at the federal level recently. The much-anticipated Kerry-Lieberman climate legislation, the “American Power Act”, was released while the U...
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The Morgan at Loyola Station adds a sustainable touch to Chicago’s North Side
May 12, 2010
Green Bean Chicago
Developer: McCaffery Interests Architect: Antunovich Associates MEP Engineer: Lehman Design Structural Engineer: Matsen Ford Civil Engineer: Space Co. General Contractor: W.E. O’Neil...
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CNT Press Mentions May 2010
May 12, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
A Nice House or a Short Commute? Marketplace – American Public Media – May 28, 2010 Is Your Work Commute Worth the Money? Beaumont Enterprise – May 21, 2010 Demo Rain Garden Debuts at...
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Treating rainwater… in your backyard!
May 7, 2010
Green Bean Chicago
Project location: 168 Elm Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126 Firm: de la fleur LLC Project Landscape Architect: Marcus de la fleur By Kareeshma Ali Quite often when it comes to implementation...
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CNT Inventorying Chicago Region Green Infrastructure: Submit your Projects!
May 6, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Raingarden at St. Margaret Mary School and Church in Roger's Park CNT has received funding from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) to create an inventory of Green...
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CNT Press Mentions April 2010
May 6, 2010
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Illinois Adopts H+T Index to Measure Affordability Half-Mile Circles/Reconnecting America – April 29, 2010 Factoring Transportation Costs into Housing Considerations Karen Briscoe’s Blog...
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GreenBytes – May 2010
May 5, 2010
kkaluzny
GreenBytes is a member-only quarterly newsletter produced by the Chapter’s PR Committee. Please enjoy our May 2010 issue where we take a look at LEED v3 and the changes in the LEED AP...
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