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Do Environmentally Friendly Hospitals Increase Patient Welfare?
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 5:18pmThe following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers presents a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid direct on the CNU Salons.
Greening the Post-Disaster Response: The Sunshower House in New Orleans, Louisiana
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 5:17pmThe following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers presents a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid direct on the CNU Salons.
Two Wheels, Four Seasons: Winter Cycling in Montreal, Canada
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 5:12pmThe following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers presents a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid direct on the CNU Salons.
Biking in Belfast: The Road to a Sustainable City
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 5:08pm
The following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers presents a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid direct on the CNU Salons.
Studies Comparing Protected Bike Lane Usage vs. Non-Protected?
Submitted by marc_hunt on Wed, 01/23/2013 - 12:08pmLooking to evaluate options for bike lanes here in Asheville. Heard some talk in West Palm of recent studies that indicate popularity, safety, and use levels of protected bike lanes versus non-orotected bike lanes. Anybody have advice on how to analyze or links to studies? Thanks
Marc Hunt
CNU CITY SPOTLIGHT: Streets in Cleveland
Submitted by bdonne44 on Wed, 01/23/2013 - 11:22amThis post is part of a new series on the CNU Salons, CITY SPOTLIGHT. City Spotlight shines a light on the latest news, developments and initiatives occurring in cities and towns where CNU members live and work.
Will Orlando, FL's Commuter Rail Be Primarily For Transporting the Homeless To "Psychiatric Facilities?"
Submitted by Dylan on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 10:22pmBelieve me, I'm just as alarmed at the title of this Blog as you are! But in response to Alex Lenhoff's recent Blog titled: How To Revolutionize A City's Transit System an Orlando, FL Case Study.....
http://www.cnu.org/cnu-salons/2013/01/how-revolutionize-citys-transit-sy...
Student Leader Chronicles: Welcome Appalachian State University!
Submitted by Ryan Forst on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 12:25pmOver the past few years, Max Wlodarczak has fostered a deep interest in good city design and its impacts. Therefore, when a high school friend told him about Students for the New Urbanism (SNU), it only made sense to start his own group. The Congress for the New Urbanism is proud to report that Wlodarczak has succeeded, and the Appalachian State University SNU chapter has been officially added to our ever-growing list of recognized student groups.
Why Your Gas Tank Matters: An Alternative View to Public Transportation
Submitted by erin.chantry on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 4:05pmI’m sure it’s been beaten into your head by now that driving your car is bad, and that the more enlightened choice is to take public transportation. We’ve all heard the stats of pollution and we know that the built form being designed around the car has destroyed a walkable environment based on nuclear neighborhoods. We’ve abandoned the charm and livability of almost all of our cities, and it will take centuries to get them back. The car does take a lot of the blame.
Urban Designer Series: Jane Jacobs, the Mother of Urban Design
Submitted by erin.chantry on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 4:01pm