CNU cascadia

CNU Cascadia advocates conservation, preservation, sustainable development and redevelopment actions in the Cascadia region which support neighborhoods and communities to be diverse, pedestrian oriented, accessible, vibrant and environmentally responsible.

CNU Cascadia is a group of 100+ planning, urban design, public sector, real estate development, and architecture professionals. Reflecting our uniquely diverse bioregion of maritime coasts, river plains, mountain ranges, and high deserts, the CNU Cascadia promotes sustainable urbanism at all scales from the region to the neighborhood, down to the street, the block, and the building. By building walkable, diverse, mixed-use urban neighborhoods as alternatives to suburban sprawl, the CNU has always emphasized reduced energy consumption and healthier communities. CNU is at the forefront of addressing climate change through more sustainable urban development and the Chapter’s mission supports these efforts.

The organizing committee and members hold monthly teleconferences and have held two organizing Committee Summits; in May 2008 in Seattle, and May 2009 at Seabrook on the Washington coast. We are planning our next Summit for May 2010 in Vancouver, BC.

Founding Members Campaign

In order to build on this solid foundation we need your support! Your involvement is critical to the success of our Chapter. We invite you to become a Founding Member of CNU Cascadia and to assist us in raising funds to support our great chapter. More information on this one-time opportunity is available in this PDF: CNU Cascadia Founding Campaign (PDF 200KB)

We are grateful for the generosity of our CNU Cascadia Chapter Founding contributors. Thank you!

Organization Founding Members: $500 and above

Founding Start up Sponsors: $250 - $499
Colin Cortes, City of Tualatin

Founding Members: $100 - $249
Michael Schuler, EDAW
Marcy McInelly, SERA
Joseph Readdy, Architect, AIA LEED-AP
Jonathan Winslow

Chapter Patrons: up to $100
Mary Vogel, PlanGreen
David Aulwes, IBI Group
Erin Christensen, Mithun
Jason Twill, Vulcan

The 2009 Cascadia Seabrook Summit group: Jean Bosch, Sean Hodgins, Laurence Qamar, Bob Ransford, Sandy Howard, Gail Merth, Gareth Roe, David Fanton, Kory Olson, Peter Brachvogel, Colin Cortes, Eli Goldberg, Gloria Venczel, and Casey Roloff

Major efforts in 2009 include:

We have launched a founder’s campaign to raise funds to support the committee’s work. You can participate by downloading the CNU Cascadia Founding Campaign (PDF 200KB)
As a local chapter, CNU Cascadia is hosting the CNU Transportation Summit in Portland, Ore., November 4-6 2009
Formalize 501(c)(3) non-profit status for full Chapter recognition
Serve as a hub for information sharing including best practices, policy efforts, and lessons learned
Lectures, seminars, and workshops throughout the year as well as celebratory and social events
Case studies and spotlight on New Urbanist projects and efforts in the Pacific Northwest
Create a student outreach committee to facilitate student chapters at local universities