City Thread accelerates projects that help communities build what they need, when they need it.

For communities that move you.

In 2022, City Thread began when three people came together with the same question: Why does it take so long to make changes to city streets and spaces? 

Projects take too long to happen and delays hurt our communities; City Thread uses a proven playbook to overcome obstacles and deliver place-based projects faster—from safe streets to quality housing—so communities build the things they need, when they need them.

Where will we go together? 

OUR APPROACH

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  • Grants

    Find out about our Accelerated Mobility Playbook technical assistance grant and application process.

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  • Consulting

    Turn to us for expertise in accelerating your mobility and place-based projects.

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  • Support

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Testimonials

Our partners mean the world to us.

  • City Thread's messaging framework and guidance on focus groups and polling methodology was instrumental in ensuring that the City and Bike Cleveland had the data to understand what level of support residents had for mobility infrastructure and what messages would strengthen that support.

    JACOB VANSICKLE, Executive Director, Bike Cleveland

  • From nitty gritty everyday problem-solving to high-level, long term strategy, City Thread staff are invaluable as coaches and partners. Their breadth and depth of experience helped me make my way through the highs and lows of advocacy, ultimately helping accomplish an unprecedented amount of urban trail network implementation in Providence.

    LIZA BURKIN, Lead Organizer, Providence Streets Coalition

  • City Thread’s approach to equitable advocacy is commendable. They’re definitely thought leaders in building mobility infrastructures that support all the residents within a community and in creating meaningful change in cities throughout the U.S. It’s an honor to partner with them.

    CHARLES BROWN, Founder and CEO, Equitable Cities

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Who we are

We are a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate mobility and place-based projects to help people connect more deeply and access greater opportunity within their communities.

With City Thread as your partner, you’ll benefit from more than 50 years of combined experience in urban planning, strategic marketing, community engagement, fundraising, grant making, and campaign management. 

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