• New urban design in the post-pandemic era

    Cities and towns are facing a new reality, according to one of the founders of CNU. This calls for new designs that violate some of the long-held design doctrines of New Urbanism—but have the same social intention.
    The pandemic jeopardizes many of the core concepts of New Urbanism, according to architect and urbanist Andres Duany. People are now suspicious of density, transit, face-to-face retail, social “third places,” open communities, and in-person community engagement, says Duany, who spoke in CNU’s...Read more

  • What will Biden do for urbanism?

    The Biden plan mentions code reform, transit, smart growth, underserved communities, and generally big investments in affordable housing.
    Barring some highly unlikely turn of events, Joe Biden will become president in January. The question for many planners and urban designers: What will the new administration mean for urbanism? Cities will be facing many challenges in 2021. When the dust settles on the pandemic, we don’t know what...Read more

  • Dallas trail system; infrastructure for health

    Dallas is implementing a trail system that could make a big difference in the quality of life and health in this major city. The Loop Trail is a 50-mile trail system that is nearly half built, and the rest is funded or planned, creating a loop around Dallas. The system was first conceived in 2014,...Read more

  • CNU is more than the annual Congress; In 2020, our work is more important than ever

    Beyond the event you have come to expect, CNU staff works year-round on programs, research, and partnerships that are shaping the practice of urbanism from the local to the international level. None of this is possible without the ongoing support of our members . You may know that CNU is an...Read more