Lynn Richards

Lynn Richards was the President and CEO of the Congress for the New Urbanism from 2014 to 2021.

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Building Local Strength: Emerging Strategies for Inclusive Development

Design strategies alone won’t ensure that good urban design, land use, and public spaces will be accessible and equitable. Communities are figuring out solutions, and they are outlined in a new CNU report.
LYNN RICHARDSMAY. 17, 2019
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How do we build a stronger movement?

With CNU’s twenty-fifth birthday just around the corner, I’m reminded of Margaret Mead, who said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Isn’t this what CNU...
LYNN RICHARDSFEB. 19, 2016
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A chance for transformation

A redesign for the obsolete 1956 Buffalo Skyway addresses multiple community goals: enhancing mobility, promoting economic development, creating jobs, and reimagining the possibilities of Buffalo’s waterfront.
LYNN RICHARDSMAR. 11, 2019