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

34th annual Congress for the New Urbanism. May 12 - 16, 2026 in Northwest Arkansas.

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And why it’s so important for New York to fight back

A political diatribe accuses new urbanists of limiting liberty and imposing an exclusive vision on America. With support among liberals and conservatives, New Urbanism uses common sense to increase fr...

From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.

Between now and February 6th, members in good standing may self-nominate to run for the 2025 member-elected seat on the Board of Directors. The CNU Board of Directors includes three elected seats - tw...

To ease the burden on families, we need places to let the kids roam free.

Mallory Baches's End of Year Fundraiser

We need more welcoming public places where people can connect in person — high-quality, well-maintained parks, trails, libraries and community centers. Investing in them is good for us and good for de...

Over the weekend, the Washington Post published a story titled “Why so many Americans prefer sprawl to walkable neighborhoods.” If the headline doesn’t make you raise your eyebrow, then the author’s r...

More evidence that parking flexibility is key to housing abundance.

The federal government offers a resource of 27 options, building on the recommendations of CNU.

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Fixing Toronto's gridlock is now so high on the political agenda that the Province is ripping out brand-new bike lanes in a misguided attempt to get …

Westlawn Gardens in Milwaukee is a case study in how to address the three main affordability components: Affordable to build, to rent or own, and to live in. All three strategies are critical.

How transit and land-use work together to break down the walls around our lives and expand human freedom.

Your neighborhood watering hole is more important than you think.

The reality of suburban distances to retail and community amenities has inspired a new term: the “20-minute suburb.” The concept is an evolution of the 15-minute city, focusing on transportation, zoni...

As the problem of loneliness grows, urbanists and planners may successfully design for social interaction in three broad ways.

A donation to CNU this #GivingTuesday demonstrates your commitment to realizing the vision of the Charter to deliver more walkable, sustainable, and…