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CNU members cause Twitter Sensation

Congratulations to CNU members — and CNU too — who helped make New Urbanism one of the leading source of urban tweets in 2009.

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Virginia Connectivity Standards featured in CNU 17 program

There's been a lot of debate lately about the new Virginia Connectivity Standards are stirring up much debate.

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Teams Meet to Plan Atlanta’s Future for Healthy Aging

Continuing the Atlanta Regional Comission Charrette a panel of experts from the National Center of Healthy Aging, the Wesley Woods Geriatric Center and the Department of Community Health discussed ba

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Doomsday as an Opportunity?

If you've read James Howard Kunstler, you are familiar with his doomsday scenario.

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NYC DOT Commissioner Jeanette's Sadik Khan's streets reforms lauded

This New York article highlights Jeanette Sadik-Khan's reforms on the Streets of New York.

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Transportation Summit Presentations Available Online Now

Presentations from this year's Transportation Summit are now available on the CNU website.
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NYC proposes bike parking rules in new buildings

Check out this story about the New York City Planning Commission proposing new bike parking rules. Hallelujah! When will Chicago follow suit? Are shower requirements around the corner?

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Davidson, North Carolina offers lessons for New Urbanists

Showcasing narrow streets, a connected network and a new Form-Based Code CNU members toured Davidson, North Carolina as part of the annual CNU transportation summit. Town Planning Director J.

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High Gas Prices means questioning the "Drive 'til you Qualify" Syndrome

The front page of the Chicago Tribune Metro Section had an article highlighting the Center for Neighborhood Technology's research linking housing affordability and transportation.