planning

Description: No existing green building certification procedure or environmental impact evaluation tool presently goes beyond a linear approach toward conserving resources. This session explored how, by incorporating Eco-Balance Planning(™) and Design into New Urbanism/Smart Code framework, h... read more »

Description: Two dozen engineers, fire marshals and planners gathered in Austin, Texas, on April 1 and 2, 2008, for the first workshop of a multi-year CNU project funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to find street design solutions encompassing both narrow (or smart growth) street... read more »

Description: More and more cities across the country are adopting form-based codes. The process of form-based code (including SmartCode) preparation is well-documented, but what happens after official adoption? Experienced form-based code practitioners will discuss the issues of completing a co... read more »

Description: Narrow streets are considered advantageous for walkable and livable neighborhoods. This session will focus on the principles and best practices of healthy street designs that work for everyone, featuring access management steps that increase fire operations and emergency access to ... read more »

Description: New Urbanists recognize that New Urbanism is at the service of something greater than materialism. Namely, the creation of physical places that support neighborhood and community. “This session revived my faith in the CNU,” Andrés Duany told a plenary session after attending t... read more »