New Urbanism Online

Looking for an in-depth introduction to the theory and practice of New Urbanism? You can learn at your own pace,
on your own schedule, from anywhere in the world, with The Principles and Practice of New Urbanism.

• For anyone interested in a comprehensive introduction to New Urbanism
• Developed by the University of Miami School of Architecture, a world leader in New Urbanism
• Receive a certificate from the University of Miami School of Architecture upon successful completion of the course
• Provides preparation for the Congress for the New Urbanism's (CNU) Accreditation Exam
• The CNU-Accreditation Exam can be taken online via the course web site at the conclusion of the course

2012-A Session:
Subject to change
Course and Exam Registration: February 14 - March 6, 2012
Course begins: March 8, 2012
Exam access begins: May 24, 2012
Course and exam access concludes: June 7, 2012*

Preview Course

The Principles and Practice of New Urbanism is divided into ten units that are organized on the twenty-seven principles of the Charter of the New Urbanism.

Click here for a course and exam tutorial.

Introduction
Unit 1: A Crisis of Place and the Alternative of the New Urbanism

• A Crisis Of Place
• The Causes and Costs of Sprawl
• Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) vs. Conventional Suburban Development (CSD)
• The New Urbanism alternative

The Region: Metropolis, City, and Town
Unit 2: Boundaries & Centers, Economics & Mobility
Unit 3: Ecology & Built Legacy
Unit 4: Diversity, Infill & Greenfields
 
The Neighborhood, the District, and the Corridor 
Unit 5: Definitions & Traditional Neighborhood Planning Principles 
Unit 6: Pedestrian Shed, Transit & Highways 
Unit 7: Civic Institutions, Public Space, & Codes

The Block, the Street, and the Building 
Unit 8: Architecture, Local Culture and Community Identity
Unit 9: Public Realm, Pedestrian Life & Public Safety 
Unit 10: Green Building & Historic Preservation

Implementing New Urbanism
Unit 11: Implementing New Urbanism

• Charrettes
• Market Demand
• Finance
• Land Development
• Marketing
• Parking