• A Necessary Response: A Climate Action Handbook for New Urbanists

    CNU recently released Climate Action Handbook reflects years of thought leadership on how we design and build our communities can have real and lasting impacts on climate resilience. You can now buy a copy directly from CNU.

  • The case for the return of the 3-5 story city

    Medium-height, medium-scale buildings, slightly larger than typical Missing Middle housing, are the backbone of great neighborhoods. We need to emphasize this scale more.

  • CNU 35 Twin Cities

    Save the Date: June 15 - 18, 2027!

  • 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.

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Charter Awards 2026

For the 26th 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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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.