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The Center for Neighborhood Technology, a longtime PP55 partner organization, was recently awarded the prestigious John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. As one of only eight organizations world wide to be recognized with this award, we would like to congratulate them for their important contributions toward developing sustainable communities.

Read what Kathyrn Tholin, CEO of the Center for Neighborhood Technology has to say:

Dear Friend,

Yesterday, CNT was recognized as one of only eight organizations from around the world to receive the prestigious John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. CNT has pioneered new approaches to urban problems that use resources more efficiently, reduce costs for households and communities, and improve the environment. The award recognizes organizations that are “highly creative and effective, have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and are helping to address some of the world’s most challenging problems.”

“The MacArthur Foundation has a long history of supporting organizations around the world like these that demonstrate the creativity, drive, and vision to make the world more just and peaceful,” said MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton. “These organizations may be small but their impact is tremendous. From protecting human rights to improving urban neighborhoods to conserving biodiversity, they are blazing new paths and finding fresh solutions to some of our most difficult challenges.”

For more information about this exciting award, visit CNT’s website at http://www.cnt.org/macarthur-award

Or visit the MacArthur Foundation’s website at: http://http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.5119067/k.77D8/April_2009__Supporting_Creative_amp_Effective_Institutions.htm

Kathryn Tholin, CEO