Edens Lost and Found

In 2006, CNT was featured in the book and PBS series, Eden’s Lost & Found, a special four-part PBS series. The series highlighted practical solutions and models for urban transformation in four U.S. cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Seattle. One of the goals of the project was to encourage residents to get involved whether at home, at work, at school or in the neighborhood in endeavors that promote more sustainable development.

As part of the series, CNT and partners produced an Action Guide highlighting the work of a handful of notable organizations that play a role in making sure that the Chicago region provides a nurturing environment to all species. The Action Guide helps individuals learn about what they can do to make the Chicago region more sustainable by connecting them to a diverse set of organizations working across the region to advance urban sustainability.

The online Action Guide provides a list and map of organization in the Chicago area. Visit it at http://edens.cnt.org/.

This Action Guide was made possible through a generous grant from Edens Lost & Found. The following organizations collaborated on its development: Chicago Park District, Chicago Wilderness, Congress for the New Urbanism, The Field Museum, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, and Openlands Project.

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Tree Asset Management in Portland, Oregon

By CNT. June 28, 2011. (.pdf, 2,826.9kb)

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October 12th, 2011 Chicago Mayor Proposes Increase in Water Rates to Fund Infrastructure Improvements

CNT welcomes Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s move to modernize Chicago’s water infrastructure through increased, and arguably fairer, rate prices. The decision will reduce the amount of water lost through leaks in crumbling pipes, and improve the system’s ability to deal with…

September 27th, 2011 Wangari Maathai Memory Lives on at Al Raby School in Chicago

We at CNT are saddened to learn of the passing of 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement. Wangari Maathai Memory Lives on at Al Raby School in Chicago. CNT was honored to have Ms. Maathai join us at the dedication of one of our first green infrastructure projects, located at the Al Raby School for Community and Environment and named in her honor.

September 15th, 2011 CNT Re-Launches Water Program with Panel Discussion on “Breakthrough” Solutions

A CNT event to introduce our refocused water program drew more than 100 stakeholders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to the Sidley Austin law firm’s beautiful office in downtown Chicago.


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Natural Resources

Projects

Natural Connections

This information system, developed in partnership with the Openlands Project, maps the interconnected network of Green infrastructure from Wisconsin to Indiana.

Green Values®

A tool that allows developers, regulators or property owners to assess the economic and hydrological impact of green vs. conventional stormwater management.

Green Solutions for the MWRD

A collaboration with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) to identify best practices in stormwater management

Green Insfrastructure Demonstration Projects

Projects to construct and monitor the performance of varied green infrastructure BMPs in providing in-ground and surface storage and infiltration that reduces stormwater runoff entering the sewer system.

Sustainable Streets in Chicagoland

This all day workshop featured Chicago’s delve into creating more sustainable streets: from Green Alleys to Photocatalytic cements, with panelists speaking about lighting, stormwater and material development.

The Values of Water

This workshop will detail quantifying and valuing the broad range of biophysical and socioeconomic benefits provided by green infrastructure.

Tools

Natural Connections Interactive Map

This information system, developed in partnership with the Openlands Project, maps the interconnected network of Green infrastructure from Wisconsin to Indiana.

Green Values® Stormwater Calculator

A tool that allows developers, regulators or property owners to assess the economic and hydrological impact of green vs. conventional stormwater management.

Edens Lost & Found Action Guide

A guide to put you in touch with a diverse set of organizations working across the Chicago region to advance urban sustainability.