• May the Charter be with you

    May 4 is the anniversary of two important historical events, both taking place on the East Coast of the US, eighty years apart, that have helped shape modern planning and urbanism for the better around the world. Only the first occurrence is widely recognized. I may be the only person, actually,...Read more

  • With CNU’s mission unfulfilled, Mallory Baches takes co-leadership reins

    In late November CNU’s board hired Mallory Baches as the new President, to co-lead with new Executive Director Margaret Gattis. Mallory recently discussed CNU’s urgent mission.
    Public Square editor Robert Steuteville interviewed CNU's incoming President, Mallory Baches, on her aspirations and expectations for the organization. What in your background best prepares you for this position? As a practitioner of the New Urbanism, the principles of the Charter have been the...Read more

  • Get the 2023 Charter Awards inside scoop

    Megan O’Hara is the 2023 Charter Awards Jury Chair. A focus of this year’s jury will be on projects that build great places for all by being accessible and equitable.
    Note: I sat down with 2023 Charter Awards Jury Chair Megan O’Hara to discuss her New Urbanist background and her experience as both an applicant and Charter Awards jury member. The conversation has been edited for clarity. Learn more about the 2023 Charter Awards application here . Megan O’Hara...Read more

  • CNU Board names new co-leaders, Rick Cole returns to city government

    After providing steady leadership through a period of transition and staff growth, Rick Cole has announced that he will be leaving CNU in December to accept a position as the Deputy Chief Controller for the city of Los Angeles. The Board of Directors unanimously voted to name Mallory Baches as the...Read more