Reclaiming Urban Places Once Thought Lost

New Urbanism is repairing the damage done to our cities through environmental degradation, misguided infrastructure projects and designs that isolated the poor. Through Hope VI, new urbanists have transformed deteriorating public housing into livable mixed-income neighborhoods (left). And in numerous cities, CNU is helping to replace blighting freeways with neighborhood-friendly boulevards.

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New ITE/CNU Urban Thoroughfares Manual released: Recommended practices guide unveiled in Savannah

CNU Joins Call for Action on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: In addition to fiscal problems, mortgage giants have policies that cause them to avoid supporting lending in mixed-use buildings in revitalizing neighborhoods

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David Byrne Rides Into CNU 18 Opening Night Lineup: After bicycling the world's cities, musician-author has message to share about how to grow them