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The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), based in Chicago, Illinois, is the leading organization promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities and healthier living conditions. Members receive a subscription to Better! Cities & Towns as part of their membership dues. This page provides news and links related to CNU.

News

CNU unveils new 2012-2017 strategic plan
Vision: We envision the restoration of existing urban centers and towns within coherent metropolitan regions ...
Sun, Jun 10th 2012 1:13pm
Recap the CNU20 experience
Ample opportunity exists to relive the CNU 20 experience — or live it for the first time if you were unable to attend.
Sun, Jun 10th 2012 1:10pm
Renewed streets in New Haven
State DOT approval of New Haven's Downtown Crossing plan indicates that Connecticut values human-scaled, pedestrian-friendly development.
Thu, Apr 19th 2012 2:17pm
Successful first year for Living Streets Manual
CNU member Ryan Snyder of Ryan Snyder Associates, the organizer behind last year’s charrette for Los Angeles County’s Model Design Manual for Living Streets, reports on progress.
Thu, Apr 19th 2012 2:13pm
CNU 20 updates
Richard Jackson to give closing plenary; West Palm Beach implements new trolley route.
Thu, Mar 8th 2012 4:16pm
CNU's sustainable street network principles
Sustainable Street Network Principles prescribes an alternative approach to street design that prioritizes pedestrian mobility and safety over the needs of automobile drivers.
Thu, Mar 8th 2012 3:51pm
Top 10 freeways to tear down
The Congress for the New Urbanism releases its 2012 Freeways Without Futures list. Topping the list: highways in New Orleans, New York, and New Haven.
5 Thu, Feb 16th 2012 2:00pm
2012 Board elections
First ever CNU member-led Board elections
Tue, Jan 31st 2012 1:00pm
The future of Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans
Dumbaugh’s speech opened up a dialogue  among community members present and stoked a  debate about creating a livable, sustainable urban environment.
Tue, Jan 31st 2012 12:57pm
CNU 2012 Charter Awards
Call for entries is open now.
Thu, Dec 1st 2011 9:52am

CNU blogs

  • Are Transportation Planning Reforms Coercive?
  • Are Transportation Planning Reforms Coercive?
  • Are Transportation Planning Reforms Coercive?
  • Denver Farmer's Markets
  • Beautiful light in the Flickr pool
  • Parklets give every block a little park
  • Latest Metro map drafts add Anacostia parks and other tweaks
  • Breakfast links: Best policies
  • Restoring San Francisco’s Urban Watersheds
  • Drexel’s largest residence hall will create a new gateway for Lancaster Avenue and Powelton Village
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Initiatives

The Emergency Response & Street Design Initiative ensures streets are navigable and safe for all users, including emergency vehicles.

The Highway to Boulevards Initiative encourages transitions from urban freeways to vibrant boulevards that can bring revenue and revitalization.

The LEED for Neighborhood Development Initiative is a new rating system for sustainable neighborhoods.

The Low-Carbon Urbanism Initiative raises awareness for the environmental benefits of new urbanist development.

The Sprawl Retrofit Initiative seeks to turn our past development mistakes into attractive, compact communities.

The Transportation Networks Initiative integrates transportation planning and the principles of New Urbanism.

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