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Congress for the New Urbanism

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CNU envisions a world where cities, towns, and neighborhoods are intentionally designed and managed to foster community, preserve the natural environment, and improve the lives of all people. Learn more: cnu.org CNU 34: May 12-16, 2026! cnu.org/cnu34

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

"How housing affordability relates to choice," 3rd of a 5-part series documenting the impact of New Urbanist principles, as presented at #CNU34. Expanding the range of housing choices enables new housing that adapts to the needs of a changing demographic. www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

How housing affordability relates to choice

Expanding the range of housing choices enables new housing that adapts to the needs of a changing demographic.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

In part 2 of our series on the impact of New Urbanism in NW Arkansas, we look at "Reversing the vicious cycle of parking and traffic." #CNU34 www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Reversing the vicious cycle of parking and traffic

Investments in urban centers combined with parking policy reform support trip reduction and alternative mobility.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Our staff is in Minneapolis all week for planning and #CNU35 orientation. We can't wait to see you here in June! www.cnu.org/cnu35

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"Public infrastructure investments and their impact on growth," part 1 of 5 on New Urbanism in Northwest Arkansas. #CNU34 www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Public infrastructure investments and how they impact growth

The infrastructure that supports downtowns and walkable neighborhoods features connected streets, growth focused in specific place types, and design based on the rural-to-urban Transect.

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Today on Public Square: "Building a town on a shoestring budget." The requirement to be efficient and economical, and to minimize financial risk, has contributed to the character of the Charter Award Grand Prize-winning town. www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Building a town on a shoestring budget

The requirement to be efficient and economical, and to minimize financial risk, has contributed to the character of the Charter Award Grand Prize-winning town.

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"We plan cities backwards." Cities should be designed around what is most permanent, especially streets, where the stakes of getting them right are highest. #UrbanDesign Read the full Public Square article: www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

We plan cities backwards

Cities should be designed around what is most permanent, especially streets, where the stakes of getting them right are highest.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Launch your professional journey with CNU! Advocate level membership is only $60/year and offers a listing in our member directory, access to our monthly member news, local chapter membership, and 50% off job and RFP postings! www.cnu.org/join

Become a Member

Membership with CNU is not just about direct benefits, though there are many. It's about joining a movement of practitioners and advocates who all agree that the design of community matters. When you ...

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Active Towns @activetowns.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

PREMIERE ALERT TODAY! Please tune in later today, Wednesday, September 23rd, at 5 pm Eastern (that’s just about an hour from now) for this very special CNU34 Bike Tour of Bentonville led by David Wright, Bentonville Parks & Rec Director. @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social youtu.be/r9PM_NWFMo8

The Congress for the New Urbanism Bentonville Bike Tour - 2026

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This past weekend, Porchfest took place in Ithaca, NY as a grassroots community event that offers lessons for urbanism. Porchfest began in 2007 and has spread across the US, into Canada, and now Australia. Learn more on Public Square: www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

A music festival thrives in walkable places

If not for COVID, it would have been the 20th annual Porchfest in Ithaca. The event offers lessons for urbanism.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Congress for the New Urbanism: Coming to Minneapolis in 2027! streets.mn/2026/09/21/c...

Congress for the New Urbanism: Coming to Minneapolis in 2027!

We’re joined in the studio by Mallory Baches, President of the Congress for the New Urbanism, to chat about their 2027 conference in Minneapolis.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For just $5/year, students can join CNU for urban design insights, networking, early volunteer access, and Congress discounts. Join now! newurbanism.app.neoncrm.com/forms/member...

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

"How a brownfield redevelopment is revitalizing city neighborhoods." Pearl in San Antonio, a Charter Award winner, is becoming the heart of a 15-minute city. #15MinuteCity #BrownfieldRedevelopment #NewUrbanism www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

How a brownfield redevelopment is revitalizing city neighborhoods

Pearl in San Antonio, a Charter Award winner, is becoming the heart of a 15-minute city.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

CNU members share expertise through guest posts on "Public Square" and volunteer roles, shaping places that love people. Join or renew today! www.cnu.org/join

Become a Member

Membership with CNU is not just about direct benefits, though there are many. It's about joining a movement of practitioners and advocates who all agree that the design of community matters. When you ...

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New on Public Square: "Lived experience and urbanism." The impact of urbanism on day-to-day life may be the strongest argument for change. #NewUrbanism www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Lived experience and urbanism

The impact of urbanism on day-to-day life may be the strongest argument for change.

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The impact of a downtown plan: An image featured in "Art of the New Urbanism, Volume 2" shows how West Palm Beach is a different place three decades after a master plan and code. #NewUrbanism #UrbanPlanning www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

The impact of a downtown plan

Let the ride begin: An image shows how West Palm Beach is a different place three decades after a master plan and code.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September is Membership Month at CNU! Engage, volunteer, apply to write a guest post, and access exclusive resources. Details at cnu.org/join

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"Chautauqua-like village proposed in California." Esmeralda Land Company has options on a former lumber mill in Cloverdale, with plans for an educational and cultural community. #NewUrbanism #PublicSquare www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Chautauqua-like village proposed in California

Esmeralda Land Company has options on a former lumber mill in Cloverdale, with plans for an educational and cultural community.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Author Carl Elefante shares his review of our newest publication, "A Necessary Response: The Climate Action Handbook for Urbanists," which he calls "an impassioned and technically useful guide to taking action at the community level." #ClimateAction www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Offering experience, intelligence, and wisdom for climate action

A Necessary Response: The Climate Action Handbook for Urbanists is an impassioned and technically useful guide to taking action at the community level.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

From Public Square: "Cute infill houses are affordable without subsidy." The Painted Babies show how well-designed micro-homes can make a statement at the right price. #AffordableHousing #InfillDevelopment www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Cute infill houses are affordable without subsidy

The Painted Babies show how well-designed micro-homes can make a statement at the right price.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

"Duany’s 25 top American cities, and why the grid is key." Most of these cities are built on a grid, an important point, according to the CNU founder and internationally known planner. #UrbanPlanning #CityDesign #CNU www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Duany’s 25 top American cities, and why the grid is key

Most of these cities are built on a grid, an important point, according to the CNU founder and internationally known planner.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Back-to-school reminds us strong communities help students thrive! Support CNU advocating walkable neighborhoods, safe routes, and vibrant family places. #NewUrbanism #SafeRoutesToSchool #CommunityBuilding newurbanism.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

"The case for the return of the 3-5 story city," a Public Square guest post. Medium-height, medium-scale buildings, slightly larger than typical Missing Middle housing, are the backbone of great neighborhoods. #CityDesign #MissingMiddle #Neighborhoods www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

The case for the return of the 3-5 story city

Medium-height, medium-scale buildings, slightly larger than typical Missing Middle housing, are the backbone of great neighborhoods. We need to emphasize this scale more.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Public Square guest post by our summer intern: "CNU is building a new database of urbanist projects for academics, pros, and students." www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

CNU expanding database for new urbanist projects

Amid a shift to a new website platform, CNU seeks to establish a comprehensive database of new urbanist developments to be used by academics, professionals, and students.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

From wildfires to floods and extreme heat, the impacts of a warming climate are hastening all around us. "A Necessary Response: The Climate Action Handbook for Urbanists" presents 37 practical actions for urban resilience, adaptation, and mitigation. newurbanism.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/n...

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Climate Action Handbook

Climate Action Handbook

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

On Public Square: "Walkability in high demand." A nationwide Realtors survey reveals that a majority of Americans prefer a walkable neighborhood, and they are willing to pay for it. #Walkability #RealEstateTrends www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Walkability in high demand

A nationwide Realtors survey reveals that a majority of Americans prefer a walkable neighborhood, and they are willing to pay for it. That tracks with higher values in highly walkable neighborhoods.

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Black Intellect Media @blackintellect.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

America's historic city crime drop is an opportunity for urbanism: The historic urban crime reduction, if long term, will have significant ramifications for the housing market & urbanism. Analysis by Robert Steuteville at @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

The historic city crime drop is an opportunity for urbanism

The historic urban crime reduction, if long term, will have significant ramifications for the housing market and urbanism.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Addison Circle was designed as a transit-oriented development three decades before the transit line opened. The far-sighted dream became a reality last fall, spurring more mixed-use development. #TransitOrientedDevelopment #SmartGrowth www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

They heard the whistle blow, 30 years in advance

Addison Circle was designed as a transit-oriented development three decades before the transit line opened. The far-sighted dream became a reality last fall, spurring more mixed-use development.

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

"Prosperous main streets in the online era: Good design and the right mix of businesses are keys to success." #UrbanDesign #CommunityDevelopment #MainStreet www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Prosperous main streets in the online era

Good design and the right mix of businesses are keys to success.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our response must be intentional. "A Necessary Response: The Climate Action Handbook for Urbanists," written by CNU, is here and available for purchase: newurbanism.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/n... #ClimateAction #NewUrbanism #SustainableCities

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Our single-stair design competition is live! Super excited to see what you create. cnuchicago.substack.com/p/and-theyre... @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"A village starts with a street plan." A New York town is looking to build a mixed-use waterfront village—a street plan could be the key to achieving that goal. www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

A village starts with a street plan

A town near me is looking to build a mixed-use waterfront village—a street plan could be the key to achieving that goal.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

NEW BOOK: "A Necessary Response: The Climate Action Handbook for Urbanists" is now available for purchase at CNU’s website! 📖🌍 37 actions recommended by the experts at CNU. Real tools for planners + policymakers. #UrbanPlanning #ClimateAction cnu.org/resources/CAH

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

How art shaped decades of New Urbanism: Volume 2 of "The Art of the New Urbanism" showcases 163 creators and the movement's maturation through art. #NewUrbanism #Art www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

How art shaped decades of New Urbanism

The movement has been heavily influenced by art, as Volume 2 of The Art of the New Urbanism makes clear.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The greatest plans of the New World were all street plans—Savannah, Washington DC, Manhattan, and Philadelphia. They had no codes for a long time, and yet they endure today as great cities. "The street plan [is] the foundation of all city planning." www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Street plans are ‘the foundation of city planning’

The history of master street plans, why they enable the richness and diversity of incremental development, and how they are being applied today—reported on CNU's On the Park Bench.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

"‘Grand Boulevards’ promoted for affordable housing on commercial strips." Two studies show the enormous potential for housing fronting underutilized commercial strip arterials. #housing #transit #NewUrbanism www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

‘Grand Boulevards’ promoted for affordable housing on commercial strips

Two studies show the enormous potential for housing fronting underutilized commercial strip arterials.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Public Square guest post: "Alleys and (re)urbanization: Repairing broken urban form." The body of literature is growing, but alleyways remain under-researched and underutilized assets for American reurbanization. www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Alleys and (re)urbanization: Repairing broken urban form

The body of literature is growing, but alleyways remain underresearched and underutilized assets for American reurbanization. Regardless, these latent spaces already complete many of our favorite citi...

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

In a follow up to #CNU34, @financialtimes.com asks, "Why is America’s capital of cheap retail becoming so expensive?" and speaks to CNU President @mallorybaches.bsky.social plus a number of NWA regional leaders: as.ft.com/r/78889958-c...

Why is America’s capital of cheap retail becoming so expensive?

Rapid growth puts housing affordability under strain in Walmart’s Arkansas heartland

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

"Bicycle-oriented development, a promising regional growth strategy." 🚲🏙️ The Razorback Greenway is already influencing growth in NW Arkansas, but this may be only the beginning. Other regions are taking similar steps. www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Bicycle-oriented development, a promising regional growth strategy

The Razorback Greenway is already influencing growth in Northwest Arkansas, but this may be only the beginning. Other regions are taking similar steps.

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The Congress for the New Urbanism - Chicago @cnuchicago.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

It was so cool to hear @gscottjr.bsky.social and Sean Hemenway's takeaways from #cnu34 this week. Thanks to @depauluniversity.bsky.social's Dr. Schwieterman for hosting us at the Chaddick Institute! @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social

Four people listening to a presentation on CNU 34 at the Chaddick Institute in Chicago

Sean Hemenway points to a map of the u.s. in his presentation on CNU 34 at the Chaddick Institute in Chicago

Gary Scott gives a presentation on CNU 34 at the Chaddick Institute in Chicago

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The Art of the New Urbanism, Volume 2 is here! 📘🖌️🏙️ Discover how design shapes our lives. Pre-order now! #Art #NewUrbanism www.wiley.com/en-us/The+Ar...

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Study calls for land use changes to improve road safety: Land use has a profound and largely unacknowledged role in the death and injury of pedestrians and bicyclists, according to researchers. There are two answers—but one is far superior. 🚶🏾‍♀️‍➡️🚲🧑🏼‍🦽‍➡️ www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Study calls for land use changes to improve road safety

Land use has a profound and largely unacknowledged role in the death and injury of pedestrians and bicyclists, according to researchers. There are two answers—but one is far superior.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

New on Public Square: "Charleston designs the future of affordable housing." Project 3500 pre-designs and pre-permits thousands of affordable housing units on city-owned land. www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Charleston designs the future of affordable housing

Project 3500 pre-designs and pre-permits thousands of affordable housing units on city-owned land.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

CNU President @mallorybaches.bsky.social delivering remarks at the opening keynote of #CNU34 on 5/13. See the full transcript here: www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

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Active Towns @activetowns.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Another year of Running with the Urbanists is in the books! On this second run of #cnu34 we explored quiet, low speed, low volume streets, Dutch-inspired cycle paths and so much more. Thanks to all who joined in! We’ll see y’all again next year at the @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social 🙌

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Active Towns @activetowns.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Running with the Urbanists #CNU34 in Bentonville, Thurs, May 14, 2026. We clocked a little more than 5 kms before running up the world's first bikeable builder, The Ledger. Join us tomorrow, Friday, May 15th, at 6:45 am in front of the Motto for another running adventure. @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

A #CNU34 Legacy Project shows how a historic Main Street can be reclaimed for pedestrian activity and become a center for new growth that preserves the countryside in the fast-growing Congress host region, Northwest Arkansas. cnu.org/publicsquare...

Reclaiming a Main Street as a walkable center for growth

A CNU Legacy Project shows how a historic Main Street can be reclaimed for pedestrian activity and a center for new growth that preserves the countryside in a fast-growing region, Northwest Arkansas.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

At #CNU34, we're launching a pilot world-class transit system for Northwest Arkansas to support walkable, mixed-use growth. 🚌 Learn more: www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

At CNU 34, we’re standing up an aspirational transit system for Northwest Arkansas

CNU 34 is the first Congress with two cities as venues, and we have created a bus transit system between the locations. Find out how it works.

Congress for the New Urbanism @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Razorback Greenway Corridor Plan wins a 2026 CNU Charter Award! See it live at #CNU34 next week. There's still time to register! 🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️🚲 #Greenway #NewUrbanism www.cnu.org/publicsquare...

Organizing regional growth around a bike-ped trail

The Razorback Greenway Corridor Plan turns a multi-city trail into an armature for regional growth. Field Operations and Blockwright won a 2026 CNU Charter Award in the Region: Metropolis, City, and T...

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