Michael Mehaffy

Michael Mehaffy, Ph.D., is a development consultant, researcher, planner, designer, author, and president of Structura Naturalis Inc., his consultancy. He has held ten university appointments in eight countries in research and/or teaching, including most recently as Senior Researcher at the University of Notre Dame. He is a Fellow of the Congress for the New Urbanism and the Urban Guild.

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The research is in on New Urbanism—and it’s stronger than you think

A survey research project at the University of Notre Dame has painted a remarkably clear picture of the many benefits, but also highlighted the need for smoother implementation pathways.
MICHAEL MEHAFFYJUL. 8, 2025
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Thinking globally, building locally

A gathering in Italy will join new urbanists with international allies to explore and learn from great urbanism past and present.
MICHAEL MEHAFFYMAY. 31, 2024