Achieving Sustainability -- From Building to Region

By focusing development, New Urbanism promotes efficient use of infrastructure and preservation of habitats and farmland. With green building leaders, CNU is establishing new standards for green design at the neighborhood scale. Transportation plays a pivotal role in sustainability and truly efficient transportation – walking, bicycling, and transit use – is only possible where there is compact, urban form.

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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