Making Connections a Priority

Through grids of streets, transportation choices, and the siting of buildings along sidewalks, New Urbanism brings destinations within reach and allows for frequent encounters between citizens, in sharp contrast to sprawl (right). A key measure of connectivity is how accessible communities are to people with a range of physical abilities and financial resources.

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CNU News


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

Partly Cloudy with a Chance of Slower Streets and "Good Congestion": In Metropolis Magazine, CNU's John Norquist gives the one-, five-, and ten-year forecast for transportation

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

CDC’s Dr. Howard Frumkin Named Honorary Chair of CNU's 18th Congress: "New Urbanism: Rx for Healthy Places" May 19-22 will explore links between development patterns and health