• You can’t make a great city, without a great public realm

    A focus on the public realm is really what distinguishes new urban design from conventional suburban planning. A good definition and full understanding are important.

  • 2025 Freeways Without Futures Report

    This report nominates nine campaigns and looks to the future of highway removal while reflecting on the enormous progress of the Highways to Boulevards movement.

  • On The Park Bench: A Public Square Conversation

    CNU's new webinar series to provide a platform for members and allies to discuss, engage, debate how we as a movement can respond to new challenges.

Building Places People Love.

Charter Awards 2025

For the 25th year, CNU's Charter Awards recognized outstanding achievements in architectural, landscape, and urban design and planning worldwide. Meet the winning projects!

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Building Local Strength

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On the Park Bench

On The Park Bench is CNU's webinar series presenting interactive conversations with thought leaders in New Urbanism and allied industries, providing an opportunity for the audience to engage in real time.