neighborhood

Piloting Forward: LEED For Neighborhood Development*

Submitted by Filmanowicz on Thu, 05/10/2007 - 8:18pm.
Description: LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) is a rating system designed by the CNU, USGBC and NRDC to encourage walkable, transit-oriented and green neighborhood design. Pilot projects have now been chosen that meet entry thresholds. LEED-ND authors recognize that some projects mee... read more »

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The Neighborhood: Models From the Edge to the Core

Submitted by Filmanowicz on Tue, 04/17/2007 - 9:26pm.
Description: The neighborhood is central to the principles and practice of New Urbanism. This plenary explores a range of neighborhoods that have developed in the New York region. They cover the range of scales and densities from the edge to the core, including suburban areas with small-scale s... read more »

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CNU IX Program

Submitted by Filmanowicz on Tue, 04/10/2007 - 5:03pm.
Description: CNU IX (New York City, 2001) focused tightly on four tracks: the region, the neighborhood, design, and codes. Most of the conference was devoted to large group sessions, placing the emphasis on the plenary speakers. The first day offered a new six-hour course, New Urbanism 101, whi... read more »

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