Traditional neighborhood dev.

Dealing with traditional neighborhood development

A note from John Norquist on CNU’s Fall membership drive

The demographic demand for urbanism grows each and every day. As the leading organization promoting neighborhood-based development, CNU is responding to this demand by expanding our reach.

How many new urbanist neighborhoods are truly safe for walking?

A look at the Stapleton development in Denver reveals that it's less safe than older neighborhoods with a grid and plenty of through streets.

Can preservationists let love rule?

Saving buildings has little to do with a number, be it 50 years or otherwise. It has to do with the admittedly subjective perception of worth.

Steps-from-work housing envisioned for a Connecticut suburb

A corporate office corridor north of Hartford could get thousands of apartments, helping it attract employees who are tired of old commuting and driving patterns.

Massachusetts city aims for a downtown remake

An unusual financial arrangement will provide most of the $1.6 billion needed to redevelop Quincy Center with a design by the architect of Mizner Park.

Thumbs down to age-restricted communities

Developers are shying away from creating developments that prohibit residents under the age of 55. Hooray!

Parts of New Town sold in bankruptcy settlement

Hundreds of properties in well-known new urban project in Missouri go to public auction as part of the developer’s strategy for emerging from Chapter 11.

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