Stephen Carpenter, a Partner at CityCraft, was presented with the Order of Canada on September 12, 2014 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Mr. Carpenter, P.Eng, was recognized for “for his visionary leadership in the development and stewardship of Canada’s green building industry.” Mr. Carpenter brings his understanding of energy-efficient buildings and sustainable community design to…
We at CityCraft are a far-flung group with roots in communities across North America. We see this as one of our strengths‚Äîas a national organization we‚Äôre able to stay up-to-date on the latest developments around the country, and we bring a rich, comparative perspective to everything we do. However, we also like to connect as…
As CityCraft continues to assist distressed communities across North America, it is bringing new team members aboard to undertake research, provide on-the-ground support to our city clients, and communicate lessons learned to a broader audience. In the Denver office, Grant Williams has joined the CityCraft team as Project Researcher. Grant‚Äôs background in energy science and…
CityCraft Ventures opened a new office in Atlanta, Georgia this week. With Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport serving as a major hub for flights throughout North America, CityCraft‚Äôs Atlanta presence will be ideally situated for easy access to the firm‚Äôs expanding list of city clientele. Geoffrey Reid, Director of CityCraft Centers, will manage this office. From this…
We’re excited to announce a new strategic collaboration that will help bring the benefits of CityCrafting to seven cities across North America. CityCraft CEO John Knott was on hand at The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) conference on June 24 in Denver, where it was announced that EcoDistricts and CityCraft would lead a collaborative effort on…
We are pleased to welcome to the world wide web www.citycraftfoundation.org! The CityCraft Foundation is a 501-C-3 national foundation with three pathways that heal the social, economic and environmental fabric of our communities long-term. These pathways are: * Healthy * Restorative * 21st Century Career The mission of the Foundation includes improving the opportunity for…
We are pleased to announce that Stephen Carpenter, P.E., has joined CityCraft Ventures (CCV) to provide sustainable community and energy-efficient building design expertise. With over 30 years of green building experience in Canada and around the world, Mr. Carpenter is well-respected in the design community for his evidence-based approach to creating buildings that outperform their…
John L. Knott, Jr, Founder and CEO of CityCraft Ventures recently joined the EcoDistricts Board of Directors. ¬†John is proud to join the Board and is excited about the future of EcoDistricts. ¬†Rob Bennett, CEO of EcoDistricts, added “We’re thrilled to have John join the EcoDistricts Board of Directors. He is one of the Nation’s…
The Noisette regeneration (CityCrafting 2.0) launched in 2001 to improve the quality of life for residents in the southern section of North Charleston, SC. ¬†Covering a 3,000-acre area, a unique public-private partnership between The Noisette Company and the City of North Charleston resulted in the creation of an internationally recognized plan for revitalization. ¬†Over a…
Collaboration includes Keith Bowers, President and Founder of Biohabitats joining the CityCraft team We are very pleased to formally announce that Keith Bowers has joined the CityCraft team as an owner, and Biohabitats will serve as a strategic partner in cities where CityCraft‚ц operates. In 1982, Mr. Bowers founded Biohabitats, Inc., a design and consulting…
Geoffrey Reid brings ten years of valuable experience in various real estate, construction, sustainability, marketing and community-building related arenas CityCraft‚ц Ventures (CCV) announced today that Geoffrey R. Reid has been named Director of CityCraft Centers.¬† Mr. Reid will be responsible for day to day operations, marketing, project management and will work with the executive team…
Congratulations! CityCraft Ventures Founder and CEO, John L. Knott Jr. has been named as the Health Product Declaration Collaborative‚Äôs (www.hpdcollaborative.org) first Executive Director following a national search. The Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) is a customer-led standards-setting organization committed to the continuous improvement of the building industry‚Äôs environmental and health performance, through transparency and innovation…
100 Years of Tradition The Knott family has been in the historic preservation business and urban redevelopment since 1908. ¬†CityCraft‚Ñ¢¬†has been evolving from the basic philosophy of Henry A. Knott, grounded in a Master Building tradition, an integrated design build approach, that was grounded in the fundamental concept of health. ¬†The Knott’s were one of…
Updated: 8/29/13 Check out the latest presentation made by John L Knott Jr.  The presentation can be viewed here.  
CityCraft founder John Knott joins nine others on the 2012 CNU Charter Awards jury.  Congrats to John! Details about the charter award can be viewed here
