John Norquist

CNU President and CEO John Norquist lectured at Columbus State University on May 14 to a crowd of over 200. ... read more »

Austin welcomes the 16th annual CNU Congress to town. And it seems the timing couldn't be better, both for Austin and for the big themes in sustainability. ... read more »

In "Bad transportation policy, at a price," Chicago Tribune columnist Steve Chapman appropriately bemoans the federal funding of highway expansion over maintenance. Federal funding favors spectacular expansion projects with attendant ribbon cuttings over routine inspection and maintenance that can h... read more »

CNU President John Norquist was a featured speaker at an urban policy seminar entitled "Can Upstate Cities Save Themsleves," held in Albany in early June. Upstate cities, such as Albany, Rochester, and Buffalo continue to age drastically, while losing jobs and population. As violent crime continues... read more »

John Norquist promotes a bolder vision for Toronto through a reexamination of their waterfront freeway. 'Tear down the Gardiner' By ROB GRANATSTEIN The man who spearheaded tearing down Milwaukee's elevated waterfront expressway came to Toronto with his wrecking ball this week. ... read more »

Rethink needed on Clyde regeneration, says US expert Glasgow Herald GERRY BRAIDEN March 13 2007 The vision for the regeneration of the Clyde will need to be re-worked if it's not to become an opportunity lost, a leading US expert in urban renewal has warned. ... read more »